Ellie Kemper Biography

Ellie Kemper is an American actress who is known for her comedic roles in the television comedy ‘The Office’ and the comedy film ‘Bridesmaids.’ Her latest appearance in the American TV comedy series ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,’ where she is seen in the lead role has earned her much popularity as well as appreciation. Kemper, who had initially made several guest appearances in television shows, started her career in films with the 2009 comedy film ‘Mystery Team’, where she played a supporting role. Her first significant television role was in ‘The Office’. She played the supporting role of a sweet and quirky receptionist, a role which earned her much popularity. She worked with the series till it concluded in 2013. She was also cast in guest appearances in many shows such as ‘Robot Chicken,’ ‘The Mindy Project,’ ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ and ‘The American Dad.’ Her fame touched newer heights in 2015 after she started playing the lead role in the popular show ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.’ Her outstanding performance in the show earned her an Emmy Award nomination in 2016. She is also a writer and often contributes to ‘The Huffington Post.’