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Ellie Kemper
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Elizabeth Claire Kemper
May 2, 1980 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
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Education | Princeton University (BA) Worcester College, Oxford |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse(s) |
Michael Koman
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Children | 2 |
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Ellie Kemper (born May 2, 1980) is an American actress. She is famous for playing Erin Hannon in the TV show The Office. She also starred as Kimmy Schmidt in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Ellie has been in movies like Bridesmaids and Home Sweet Home Alone. In 2018, she wrote her first book, My Squirrel Days. She has been nominated for many awards, including the Emmy Awards, for her acting.
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Early Life and Education
Ellie Kemper was born on May 2, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is the second of four children. Her parents are Dorothy Ann and David Woods Kemper. Her family later moved to St. Louis when she was five years old. Ellie has an older sister named Carrie Kemper, who is a TV writer.
School Days
Ellie went to Conway Elementary School and then John Burroughs School for high school. There, she became very interested in theater and comedy. One of her teachers was the actor Jon Hamm. She even performed in a school play with him!
College Life
Ellie went to Princeton University and graduated in 2002. She earned a degree in English. At Princeton, Ellie was part of an improv comedy group called Quipfire. This group was known for its funny pranks. She also played on Princeton's field hockey team for a year. She later studied English literature at Worcester College, Oxford for a year.
Acting Career
Ellie Kemper started her acting career with comedy. She often appeared in funny sketches on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. She also made guest appearances on other TV shows. Ellie got her first acting card by doing a TV commercial for a sale at Kmart.
She has also written many comedy shows. Some of these she wrote with her friend Scott Eckert. Ellie has also written for funny newspapers like The Onion and McSweeney's.
Breaking into TV Shows
Ellie tried out for a role in the TV show Parks and Recreation. She didn't get that part, but she got a call back for another show. This was for a supporting role in The Office. She was cast as Erin Hannon, a friendly secretary. She started appearing on the show in April 2009.
The writers of The Office changed Erin's character to be more like Ellie. They made Erin more cheerful and positive. Many people loved Ellie's role as Erin. Critics said she brought "infectious joy and sweetness" to the show.
Starring in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
After The Office, Ellie starred in the Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She played the main character, Kimmy Schmidt. Kimmy is a former cult member who moves to New York City. She wants to start a new life. Ellie's acting in this show was highly praised. She received many nominations for awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Emmy Award.
Other Fun Projects
In 2015, Ellie was a temporary co-host on the TV show Today. In 2019, she was a guest judge on America's Got Talent. She even pressed the Golden Buzzer for a dance group called Light Balance Kids!
Ellie has also done voice work for audiobooks. She recorded the audiobook for A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo. She also recorded a book that was supposedly written by her character Kimmy Schmidt. In 2023, Ellie made her debut on Broadway in the play Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
Personal Life
Ellie Kemper married comedy writer Michael Koman on July 7, 2012. They have two sons. Their first son was born in August 2016, and their second in September 2019. Ellie has shared that her husband agreed to raise their children in the Roman Catholic faith.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Mystery Team | Jamie | |
Cayman Went | Girl in Bar | ||
2010 | Get Him to the Greek | Pinnacle Executive | |
Somewhere | Claire | ||
2011 | Bridesmaids | Becca | |
2012 | 21 Jump Street | Ms. Griggs | |
Rich Girl Problems | Lucretia | Short film | |
2013 | Identity Thief | Flo | Uncredited |
2014 | Laggies | Allison | |
Sex Tape | Tess | ||
They Came Together | Karen | ||
The Nobodies | Julie | Short film | |
2016 | The Secret Life of Pets | Katie | Voice |
2017 | The Lego Batman Movie | Phyllis | |
Smurfs: The Lost Village | Smurf Blossom | ||
2019 | The Secret Life of Pets 2 | Katie | |
2020 | We Bare Bears: The Movie | Produce Lucy | |
The Stand In | Jenna Jones | ||
2021 | Home Sweet Home Alone | Pam McKenzie | |
2023 | Happiness for Beginners | Helen |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | ...: American Style | Cindy | |
2007 | Redeeming Rainbow | Shelly | Television film |
2007–2008 | Mister Glasses | Kitty | 5 episodes |
2009–2010 | Important Things with Demetri Martin | Allison / Felicia | 2 episodes |
2009–2013 | The Office | Erin Hannon | Recurring: Season 5 Main role: Seasons 6–9 (107 episodes) |
2010 | The Office: The 3rd Floor | Erin Hannon | 3 episodes |
2012 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: | Fitzpatrick | Episode: "Whack-a-Mole" |
Robot Chicken | Bella Swan / Tracy / Female Passenger | Voice, episode: "Crushed by a Steamroller on My 53rd Birthday" | |
2012–2013 | The Mindy Project | Heather | 3 episodes |
2013 | Brenda Forever | Brenda Miller | Unaired TV pilot |
2013–2014 | Hollywood Game Night | Herself | 2 episodes |
2013–2018 | Sofia the First | Crackle | Voice; 10 episodes |
2014 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Herself (fill-in host) | Episode: "11.96" |
American Dad! | Jenna | Voice, episode: "Introducing the Naughty Stewardesses" | |
Comedy Bang! Bang! | Herself | Episode: "Ellie Kemper Wears a Purple Ruffled Sleeveless Top & Lavender Flats" | |
TripTank | Homeless Lady, Hula Girl | Voice, 2 episodes | |
2015 | The Today Show | Herself (co-anchor, Today's Take) | Morning news program (June 29, 2015 – July 17, 2015) |
WordGirl | Rose Franklin | Voice, episode: "News Girl" | |
... History | Nellie Bly | Episode: "Journalism" | |
2015–2018 | We Bare Bears | Produce Lucy | Voice, 4 episodes |
2015–2020 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Kimmy Schmidt | Main role (52 episodes) |
2016 | Animals. | Princess | Voice, episode: "Dogs." |
All Hail King Julien | Karen | Voice, episode: "Revenge of the Prom" | |
2017 | Julie's Greenroom | Herself | 2 episodes |
2018 | The Who Was? Show | Herself (narrator for Amelia) | Episode: "Isaac Newton & Amelia Earhart" |
2019 | At Home with Amy Sedaris | Herself | Episode: "Anniversary" |
Live in Front of a Studio Audience | Gloria Stivic | Episode: "Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons" | |
America's Got Talent | Herself (Guest Judge) | Season 14 | |
You're Not a Monster | Elsa Brenner | Voice, 3 episodes | |
2020 | The Simpsons | Mary | Voice, episode: "A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas" |
2022 | Central Park | Ingrid Witherstrop | Voice, episode: "Where There's Smoke" |
Inside Amy Schumer | Noelle Christensen | Episode: "Gratitude" | |
2022–2023 | Eureka | Chee | Voice, 4 episodes |
The Great American Baking Show | Herself (host) | 7 episodes |
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See also
In Spanish: Ellie Kemper para niños