Ellie Kemper is an American actress and comedian best known for her roles in television comedies and films. She rose to prominence as Erin Hannon on NBC's hit series The Office (2009–2013). Kemper gained further acclaim as the titular character in the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019), earning multiple Emmy nominations for her portrayal of an optimistic woman rebuilding her life after escaping a cult. She has also appeared in successful films such as Bridesmaids (2011) and 21 Jump Street (2012). She hosts Born To Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert podcast.