Jeffery Self
| Jeffery Self | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1987 |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, comedian |
| Partner(s) | Augustus Prew |
Jeffery Self (born February 19, 1987) is an American actor, writer, and comedian.[1]
Early life
Self is a native of Georgia, who grew up in the South.[2] After attending middle school, Self persuaded his parents to let him be homeschooled to avoid dealing with the fact that he was gay in high school.[3]
Career
Self has appeared in many television shows as a recurring, featured or guest actor and has also starred in his own show Jeffery & Cole Casserole.[4] He has appeared on a wide range of television shows, including Desperate Housewives, 90210, Hot In Cleveland, Torchwood, Shameless, and as Liz Lemon's cousin Randy Lemon on NBC's 30 Rock.[5][2] He is the author of two humor books: Fifty Shades Of Gay and Straight People: A Spotters Guide, as well as the young adult novel Drag Teen.[6][3][7] He co-wrote, produced, and starred in the indie horror/comedy cult hit You're Killing Me.[8] He also hosts a weekly podcast called This Is Really Important, on iTunes. He is represented by Avalon Entertainment and ICM. He is also the starring host of the new TV series, "Scream: After Dark", a talk show devoted to deleted scenes and interviews with the cast of the popular MTV horror series Scream.[9][10]
Personal life
Self is openly gay.[11] On January 8, 2017, Self and his boyfriend, Augustus Prew, announced their engagement via Instagram.[12][13]
References
- ↑ "Jeffery Self". huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- 1 2 O'Donnell, Carey (14 April 2016). "Catching Up With Comedian Jeffery Self On His New Young Adult Novel 'Drag Teen'". PAPERMAG. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- 1 2 Ibrahim, Banu (May 3, 2016). "Author Jeffery Self's newest novel is this summer's must-read book". AOL.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ "Jeffery & Cole Casserole". Logo TV. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Rome actor Jeffery Self to appear on NBC’s ‘30 Rock’". Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ↑ Nichols, James Michael (27 April 2016). "Jeffery Self Breaks Into The Young Adult Literary World With 'Drag Teen'". Huffington Post. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ OUT.COM Editors (16 October 2014). "Jeffery Self: Please Respect My Privacy". Out.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ "OUT100: Cole Escola & Jeffery Self". 11 November 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ Yohannes, Alamin (June 14, 2016). "Jeffery Self Plans Facebook Live Event For LGBTQ Community". NBC News. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (25 May 2016). "MTV Sets ‘Scream After Dark!’ Aftershow Hosted By Jeffery Self". Deadline. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ "OUT100: Cole Escola & Jeffery Self". Out. November 11, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Instagram photo by Jeffery Self • Jan 9, 2017 at 1:15am UTC". Instagram. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ↑ Towle, Andy (9 January 2017). "Actor, Writer, and Facebook Talk Show Host Jeffery Self Got Engaged with the Help of a Trader Joe's Orange - Towleroad". Towleroad.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.