Jeff Hiller’s Big Break Came In His 40s

This is a Fresh Air interview with Jeff Hiller, who won an Emmy in 2025 for his role in the HBO series "Somebody Somewhere." The conversation explores Hiller's life, career, and memoir, "Actress of a Certain Age." Hiller discusses his similarities with his character Joel, his experiences with being typecast in earlier roles, and the impact of "Somebody Somewhere" on his career. He also delves into personal topics such as being bullied as a child, his relationship with the church, his journey into improv comedy, and health issues that affect his self-image and career. The interview includes clips from Hiller's previous roles and a duet he performs with Bridget Everett in "Somebody Somewhere."