Jillian Bell
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Jillian Leigh Bell (born April 25, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She was a writer for the 35th season of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live between 2009 and 2010. Since her departure from SNL, she has had starring roles in the films Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) and I'm Totally Fine (2022). She has also appeared on television, starring as Jillian Belk on Workaholics, voicing Violet Hart on Bless the Harts, and in a recurring role as Dixie on the final season of Eastbound & Down. Her other film credits include 22 Jump Street (2014), Fist Fight (2017), Godmothered (2020), and Candy Cane Lane (2023). Bell is engaged to illustrator and musician Luke McGarry.
Infobox
Born
Jillian Leigh Bell (1984-04-25) April 25, 1984 (age 41)Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Education
Bishop Gorman High School
Occupations
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Years active
2006–present
Partner
Luke McGarry
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
· Filmography › Film
2016
Role(s)
Trina Vanstone
2019
Role(s)
Cynthia
2020
Role(s)
Sally
Role(s)
Dr. Taylor Wood
Role(s)
Eleanor Fay Bloomingbottom / Fairy Godmother
2023
Role(s)
Susan
Role(s)
Shaman
Role(s)
Katt Boswell
Role(s)
Pepper
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Girl at Shower | |
| 2012 | Love, Gloria | Cheryl | |
| The Master | Susan Gregory | ||
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | Mercedes Nillsen | |
| Inherent Vice | Chlorinda | ||
| 2015 | Goosebumps | Lorraine Conyers | |
| The Night Before | Betsy Greenberg | ||
| 2016 | The Angry Birds Movie | Helene the Lunch Mom, Yoga Instructor | Voice |
| Office Christmas Party | Trina Vanstone | ||
| 2017 | Fist Fight | Counselor Holly | |
| Rough Night | Alice | ||
| 2018 | Game Over, Man! | Embarrassed Girl | |
| 2019 | Brittany Runs a Marathon | Brittany Forgler | Also executive producer |
| Sword of Trust | Cynthia | ||
| 2020 | Cowboys | Sally | |
| Bill & Ted Face the Music | Dr. Taylor Wood | ||
| Godmothered | Eleanor Fay Bloomingbottom / Fairy Godmother | ||
| 2022 | The Drop | Lindsey | |
| I'm Totally Fine | Vanessa | ||
| 2023 | Murder Mystery 2 | Susan | |
| Fool's Paradise | Shaman | ||
| Good Burger 2 | Katt Boswell | ||
| Candy Cane Lane | Pepper | ||
| 2024 | Reunion | Vivian | Also executive producer |
| 2025 | Kinda Pregnant | Kate | |
| Summer of 69 | Cashier | Also director |
· Filmography › Television
2006
Crossbows & Mustaches
Role(s)
Denise
Notes
Television shorts
2007–2008
Role(s)
Preppy Hippies
Notes
Jillian
2009
Waiting to Die
Role(s)
Kristy
Notes
Pilot
2009–2010
Role(s)
Saturday Night Live
Notes
Team Helga Curling Player
2009–2024
Role(s)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Notes
Maureen
2011
2011–2017
Role(s)
Workaholics
Notes
Jillian Belk
2012–2013
Role(s)
Partners
Notes
Renata
2013
To My Future Assistant
Notes
Pilot
2016
Role(s)
Dorothy Clementina, Headbutt Girl
Notes
Voice, episode: "Return of the Drinking Buddy"
2016–2017
Role(s)
Idiotsitter
Notes
Genevieve "Gene" Russell
2017
Dogs In a Park
Role(s)
Various Dogs
Notes
8 episodes
2018
2018–present
Role(s)
Bob's Burgers
Notes
Mandy, Nat
2019
Neurotica
Role(s)
Hailey
Notes
Episode: "Eureka!"
Human Discoveries
Role(s)
Minerva
Notes
Voice, recurring role
2019–2021
Role(s)
Bless the Harts
Notes
Violet Hart
2019–2022
Role(s)
Green Eggs and Ham
Notes
Gluntz
2020
Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Episode: "The Eggplant Parm Episode"
2021
Home Sweet Homegoods
Role(s)
Jillian
Notes
6 episodes
2022
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Crossbows & Mustaches | Denise | Television shorts |
| 2007–2008 | Preppy Hippies | Jillian | 5 episodes |
| 2009 | Waiting to Die | Kristy | Pilot |
| Worst Week | Eleanor | Episode: "The Puppy" | |
| 2009–2010 | Saturday Night Live | Team Helga Curling Player | Episode: "Jennifer Lopez"; also writer |
| 2009–2024 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Maureen | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash | Jennifer Putnam | Episode: "Jennifer of Troy" |
| Friends with Benefits | Amanda | Episode: "The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check" | |
| 2011–2017 | Workaholics | Jillian Belk | 44 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Partners | Renata | 6 episodes |
| 2013 | To My Future Assistant | Pilot | |
| Eastbound & Down | Dixie | 8 episodes | |
| High School USA! | Miriam | Voice, episode: "Rumsprinabreakers" | |
| 2014 | Gravity Falls | Melody | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Lucas Bros Moving Co | Beyonce, Laura | |
| 2015–2019 | SuperMansion | Lex Lightning | Voice, 20 episodes |
| 2016 | Portlandia | Car Rental Clerk | Episode: "Weirdo Beach" |
| Son of Zorn | Dorothy Clementina, Headbutt Girl | Voice, episode: "Return of the Drinking Buddy" | |
| 2016–2017 | Idiotsitter | Genevieve "Gene" Russell | Also creator and writer |
| 2017 | Dogs In a Park | Various Dogs | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Drunk History | Clara Kinsey | Episode: "Sex" |
| 2018–present | Bob's Burgers | Mandy, Nat | Voice, 5 episodes |
| 2019 | Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television | Herself | Episode: "The Rhy Chromosome" |
| Neurotica | Hailey | Episode: "Eureka!" | |
| What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage | Herself | Episode: "Elevator" | |
| Human Discoveries | Minerva | Voice, recurring role | |
| Archer | Captain Glenda Price | Voice, episode: "Dining with the Zarglorp" | |
| Nailed It! | Guest host | Episode: "One Fail, Two Fail. I Fail, You Fail!" | |
| 2019–2021 | Bless the Harts | Violet Hart | Voice, recurring role |
| 2019–2022 | Green Eggs and Ham | Gluntz | Voice, recurring role |
| 2020 | Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party | Herself | Episode: "The Eggplant Parm Episode" |
| Room 104 | Sam | Episode: "Star Time" | |
| 2021 | Home Sweet Homegoods | Jillian | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Tales of the Walking Dead | Gina | Episode: "Blair / Gina" |
| Roar | Christina | Episode: "The Woman Who Solved Her Own Murder" | |
| Impractical Jokers | Herself | Episode: "Jillian Bell" | |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Head Writer | Episode: "VIII" |
| 2024 | Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Lee the Eel | Voice, guest role |
| 2025 | Sausage Party: Foodtopia | Trish the Walnut | Voice, main role |
References
- "Replying to @middlenamegame @middlenamegame Leigh :)"https://x.com/jilliandeltoro/status/475837305677045761
- "Jillian Bell's 30th"http://thespazmatics.com/jillian-bells-30th/
- "Happiest of Birthdays to this little shit head! My best friend & sister..Love you Jilly Bean!"https://x.com/lennyjacobson/status/592034394707271680
- "Jillian Bell"https://www.tvmaze.com/people/38286/jillian-bell
- theknot.comhttps://www.theknot.com/us/jillian-bell-and-luke-mcgarry-feb-2026
- "Bell: Workaholic aces 'Master' class"https://variety.com/2012/scene/people-news/bell-workaholic-aces-master-class-1118056715/
- "Claire Voyant - Past Column from July 06, 2012"http://www.lvol.com/gossip/2012/lvgossip305.html
- Curbhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/from-curb-to-partners-jil_b_1859850
- Bishop Gorman High School Alumni Newsletterhttp://issuu.com/bishopgorman/docs/gazette_summer_2012
- "'Workaholics' Star Jillian Bell Joins Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum in '22 Jump Street' (Exclusive)"http://www.thewrap.com/workaholics-star-jillian-bell-joins-jonah-hill-channing-tatum-in-22-jump-street-exclusive/
- Indiewirehttp://www.indiewire.com/article/comedy-central-idiotsitter-creators-jillian-bell-charlotte-newhouse-interview-it-could-be-the-funniest-show-on-tv-20160114
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jillian-bell-isla-fisher-star-disney-comedy-godmothered-1268394
- Television Academyhttps://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2010/outstanding-writing-for-a-variety-series
- Billboardhttp://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6531493/mtv-movie-awards-2015-winners-list
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2019/film/news/laurence-fishburne-jared-harris-jillian-bell-sdiff-1203324067/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-cameron-mitchell-receives-provincetowns-filmmaker-edge-award-1218740