Emily Heller

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Emily Heller
Born
Emily Elizabeth Heller

(1985-10-05) October 5, 1985 (age 38)
Alma mater University of California, Santa Cruz
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actress
  • writer
  • producer
  • podcaster

Emily Elizabeth Heller (born October 5, 1985) is an American comedian, writer, actress and podcaster. Her stand-up comedy career includes two Comedy Central specials, two albums, and guest appearances on Conan , Late Night with Seth Meyers , and The Late Late Show with James Corden . She was a writer and producer for the HBO series Barry (2018–2023).

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Early life

Heller was born on October 5, 1985, in Alameda, California. [1] She has an older sister, film writer and director Marielle Heller, and a brother. [2] She graduated from The College Preparatory School in Oakland, California in 2003, [3] and from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2007, majoring in History of Art and Visual Culture. [4]

Career

Heller signed an overall development deal with CBS Studios in 2021. [5]

Filmography

As writer and producer

As actor/performer

Discography

Other creative work

Awards and nominations

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