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The Jeff Effect with Jeff Hiller
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- Stages Podcast
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- Oct 6, 2025
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- 4009
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Summary
Jeff Hiller is a recent Emmy Award winner for his heartwarming performance as "Joel Anderson" on HBO's Somebody, Somewhere. Jeff has graced both the stage and screen in shows like American Horror Story: NYC , Crazy Ex-Girlfriend , and 30 Rock, and recently on stage in New York City Center's Encores! production of Urinetown. His new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age, is a humorous collection of autobiographical essays about an aspiring actor climbing his way to Hollywood. In this episode, Jeff shares how empathy folds into his storytelling, working through imposter syndrome, and the challenges he faced when writing a book, as a performer. Actress of a Certain Age Jeff's Emmy Speech Brooke Shields Documentary Pretty Baby