Ellie Kemper
Ellie Kemper (Elizabeth Claire Kemper) was born on May 2nd, 1980 and is currently 45 years old. Ellie Kemper was born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Kemper attended Princeton University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and also attended Worcester College, Oxford.
Ellie Kemper is an American actress who is best known for her work in
The Office, the situational comedy where she played Erin Hannon. She has also worked in the
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt sitcom and films such as
Home Sweet Home Alone,
Sex Tape, and
Bridesmaids.
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, she initially thought she had a career in field hockey and played as a substitute during her college years. Tired of sitting on the bench and fetching water for her playing teammates, she decided to join
Quipfire the campus improv group, and
Triangle, the musical theater group.
Following her graduation, she moved to New York where she learned more about improv theater at the
People’s Improv Theater and
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. She also worked on
The Late Night With Conan O’Brien.
Ellie has appeared in commercials on TV and has been a contributor to journals such as
McSweeney’s and
The Onion while she lived in New York. Ellie Kemper has also been on
Sofia the First, the Disney animated series where she voices Crackle.
In 2018, Ellie Kemper published her debut work,
My Squirrel Days.
In this work, Ellie shares her stories of how she grew up in St. Louis, where she sometimes directed and sometimes starred in her family holiday pageant, washed her father's car, watched PG-13 films, and became an athlete who wanted to play but spent much of her time warming the bench.
Ellie Kemper tells of how she found the inspiration to become a comedian and actor in the world of improv, became a New Yorker, mother, and wife, and then got the role of bridesmaid in the TV series
Bridesmaids.
Ellie Kemper: Awards & Accolades
Kemper's book, My Squirrel Days was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Humor, in 2018.
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Ellie Kemper: F.A.Q
When was Ellie Kemper Born? How old is Ellie Kemper?
Ellie Kemper was born on May 2nd, 1980. Ellie Kemper is currently 45 years old.
Where was Ellie Kemper Born?
Ellie Kemper was born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA and is American.
What was the first book Ellie Kemper wrote?
The first book written by Ellie Kemper was My Squirrel Days, published in 2018.
What was the most recent book Ellie Kemper wrote?
Her most recently released work was My Squirrel Days on October 9th, 2018.
Will there be any more books by Ellie Kemper?
Ellie Kemper does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Ellie Kemper written?
Ellie Kemper has written 1 book excluding contributions to anthologies. All of her books are Non-Fiction Books.