Jillian Bell
| Jillian Bell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jillian Leigh Bell[1] c. 1983 (age 31–32) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, comedian |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Jillian Leigh Bell (born c. 1983/1984) is an American comedian and actress. She is best known for her recurring roles as Jillian Belk on Workaholics and Dixie on the last season of Eastbound & Down, as well as appearing in the 2014 film 22 Jump Street.
Early life
Bell was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] She began studying improv at the age of eight.[3] She graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in 2002.[4] After high school, she moved to Los Angeles and became a member of the Groundlings.[2]
Career
An alum of The Straitjacket Society in Los Angeles, CA, Jillian auditioned for Saturday Night Live, and though she did not join the cast, she became a writer for the show in 2009 for the thirty-fifth season.[2] The same year Bell appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm as an assistant who wears revealing clothing at work.[3]
In 2011, she began to play "Jillian Belk" on the Comedy Central series Workaholics. Paul Thomas Anderson noticed her in Workaholics and cast her in a small role in his 2012 film, The Master.[2] She had a recurring role as Dixie in the fourth and final season of Eastbound and Down. In 2014, she appeared in 22 Jump Street alongside Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Girl at Shower | |
| 2012 | Love, Gloria | Cheryl | |
| 2012 | The Master | Susan Gregory | |
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | Mercedes | |
| 2014 | Inherent Vice | Chlorinda | |
| 2015 | Xmas | Betsy | Post-production |
| 2016 | Goosebumps | Post-producton | |
| 2016 | Angry Birds | (voice) | In development |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Crossbows & Mustaches | Denise | TV Shorts |
| 2007–2008 | Preppy Hippies | Jillian | 5 episodes |
| 2009 | Waiting to Die | Kristy | Pilot |
| 2009–2010 | Saturday Night Live | Team Helga Curling Player | Also writer |
| 2009 | Worst Week | Eleanor | Episode: "The Puppy" |
| 2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Maureen | Episode: "The Bare Midriff" |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash | Jennifer Putnam | Episode: "Jennifer of Troy" |
| 2011–present | Workaholics | Jillian Belk | 32 episodes |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Amanda | Episode: "The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check" |
| 2012–2013 | Partners | Renata | 6 episodes |
| 2013 | To My Future Assistant | Pilot | |
| 2013 | Eastbound & Down | Dixie | 8 episodes |
| 2013 | High School USA! | Miriam (voice) | Episode: "Rumsprinabreakers" |
| 2014 | Gravity Falls | Melody (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Idiotsitter | Gene | 6 episodes |
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/jilliandeltoro/status/475837305677045761
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Justin Shady (July 24, 2012). "Bell: Workaholic aces ‘Master’ class". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jimmy McNamara: From Curb to Partners: Jillian Bell". Huffingtonpost.com. September 6, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Seven Questions With Jillian Bell '02". Bishop Gorman High School Alumni Newsletter: 12. Summer 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ↑ "'Workaholics' Star Jillian Bell Joins Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum in '22 Jump Street' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. September 12, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2014.