Elizabeth Claire "Ellie" Kemper (born May 2, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She's best-known for her roles as Erin Hannon in NBC's The Office (US) and the title character in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and for being as adorable as a bag of kittens.
Born in Kansas City but raised in St. Louis, she actually had Jon Hamm for a drama teacher in high school; Hamm later appeared in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Filmography (partial):
- 2009-2013 The Office (US) as Erin Hannon
- 2009 Mystery Team as Jamie
- 2010 Get Him to the Greek as Pinnacle Executive
- 2011 Bridesmaids as Becca
- 2012 21 Jump Street as Ms. Griggs
- 2012-2013 The Mindy Project as Heather
- 2013-2018 Sofia the First as Crackle
- 2014 Laggies as Allison
- 2014 Sex Tape as Tess
- 2015-2020 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Kimmy vs. The Reverend as Kimmy Schmidt
- 2016 The Secret Life of Pets as Katie (voice)
- 2017 The LEGO Batman Movie as Phyllis (voice)
- 2017 Smurfs: The Lost Village as Smurf Blossom (voice)
- 2021 Home Sweet Home Alone as Pam McKenzie
