Biography and filmography

Kate Berlant

Kate Berlant (born July 16, 1987) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer.

She attended The Archer School for Girls in West Los Angeles and attended New York University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in performance studies.

She is known for her comedy specials, including Would It Kill You to Laugh? (2022) and her role as Deena Michaels in the 2025 film Maddie's Secret, both starring alongside longtime collaborator John Early.

Kate is currently in a relationship with MUNA band member Naomi McPherson.

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Movies (41)

Naughty

Naughty

2027

The Saviors

The Saviors

2027 · Cleo

Babies

Babies

2027 · Eliza

Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking

2027 · Tilly

Kate Berlant: Parmesan

Kate Berlant: Parmesan

2026 · Self, Writer, Executive Producer

Maddie's Secret

Maddie's Secret

2026 · Deena

She Keeps Me Young

She Keeps Me Young

2026 · Ghosting Lecturer

Papá a cargo

Papá a cargo

2026 · Angela Ashford

I Love Boosters

I Love Boosters

2026 · Mall Manager on P.A. (voice)

Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film

Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film

2026 · Kate

El Momento

El Momento

2026 · Molly

El Hombre de Los Sueños

El Hombre de Los Sueños

2023 · Mary

First Time Female Director

First Time Female Director

2023 · Clara Ann / Terry Ann

No te preocupes cariño

No te preocupes cariño

2022 · Peg

Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind

Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind

2022 · Self, Executive Producer, Writer

Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early

Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early

2022 · Kate Berlant, Executive Producer, Writer

Girl Callin'

Girl Callin'

2020

After Class

After Class

2019 · Jackie Cohn

Había una vez en Hollywood

Había una vez en Hollywood

2019 · Bruin Box Office Girl

El hombre, el monstruo el, misterio

El hombre, el monstruo el, misterio

2019 · Monica Fulton / Miss Machbeth

Rachel

Rachel

2019 · Rachel, Writer

Jenny Lewis' On The Line Online

Jenny Lewis' On The Line Online

2019 · Self

Runnin'

Runnin'

2019

The Pianist

The Pianist

2018

Perdón por molestarte

Perdón por molestarte

2018 · Diana DeBauchery

Duck Butter

Duck Butter

2018 · Kathy

Feliz aniversario

Feliz aniversario

2018 · Lindsay

Pequeñas Zorras

Pequeñas Zorras

2018 · Liz

Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?

Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?

2017 · Linda

Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone

Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone

2017 · Belinda

I Love You Both

I Love You Both

2017 · Ivy

Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover

Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover

2017 · Ms. Julip (voice)

Buster's Mal Heart

Buster's Mal Heart

2017 · Phone Sex Operator (voice)

Reggie Watts: Spatial

Reggie Watts: Spatial

2016 · Self

Dean

Dean

2016 · Naomi

Shopping

Shopping

2015 · Writer

Dinner Party

Dinner Party

2015 · Writer

Dan Klein: This Is Comedy

Dan Klein: This Is Comedy

2014

Santa Monica

Santa Monica

2014 · Woman

The Greggs

The Greggs

2014 · Shelley

Family Dinner

Family Dinner

2012 · Mom

TV shows (45)

The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza

The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza

2026 · Riley

La ley de Las Vegas

La ley de Las Vegas

2026 · (voice)

All's Fair

All's Fair

2025 · Devin Samartino

Long Story Short

Long Story Short

2025 · (voice)

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

2025 · Self

Laid

Laid

2024 · Janelle

Doctor Odyssey

Doctor Odyssey

2024 · Agnes Simkin

Nobody Wants This

Nobody Wants This

2024 · Rabbi Cami

Fantasmas

Fantasmas

2024 · Theme Park Madame Victorious

Cocinando en vivo con David Chang

Cocinando en vivo con David Chang

2024 · Self

Very Important People

Very Important People

2023 · Barbara

Un equipo muy especial

Un equipo muy especial

2022 · Shirley Cohen

El Oso

El Oso

2022 · Georgie

Loki

Loki

2021 · Ren Faire Woman

Close Enough

Close Enough

2020 · River Lake (voice)

Fuerza Espacial

Fuerza Espacial

2020 · Sal Scarapiducci Jr. (voice)

Solar Opposites

Solar Opposites

2020 · Paula (voice)

The Dress Up Gang

The Dress Up Gang

2020 · Kate

Indebted

Indebted

2020 · Maggie

The Other Two

The Other Two

2019 · Pitzi Pyle

The Shivering Truth

The Shivering Truth

2018 · (voice)

Human Kind Of

Human Kind Of

2018 · Cory (voice)

Campamento de Verano

Campamento de Verano

2018 · Striped Horse (voice)

Taskmaster

Taskmaster

2018 · Self

Alone Together

Alone Together

2018 · Jess

Ghosted

Ghosted

2017 · Linda

Danger & Eggs

Danger & Eggs

2017 · Rhonda the Realtor / Teen Girl (voice)

555

555

2017 · Mom, Lisa / Mom / Stella / Background Actor 1 / Rachel, Executive Producer, Creator

Search Party

Search Party

2016 · Nia, Editor

Easy

Easy

2016 · Lauren

Our Fascinating Planet

Our Fascinating Planet

2016

El Buen Lugar

El Buen Lugar

2016 · Esmeralda

Netflix Presenta: Los personajes

Netflix Presenta: Los personajes

2016

Bajillion Dollar Propertie$

Bajillion Dollar Propertie$

2016 · Morningstar, Writer

Animals.

Animals.

2016 · Sapphire

La vida en piezas

La vida en piezas

2015 · Eliza

Transparent

Transparent

2014 · Ronit

BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

2014 · Stage Manager / Human Patron (voice), Guide / Registrar (voice)

Clarence

Clarence

2014 · Ms. Julip (voice)

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self - Comedian, Self - Guest

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

2011 · Shampooer (voice)

Archer

Archer

2009 · FBI Agent (voice)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 · Self - Guest

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 · HG Member (voice)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self - Guest