Ellie Kemper (born
Elizabeth Claire Kemper, May 2, 1980) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her role as
Erin Hannon in the NBC series
The Office, as well as her supporting roles in the films
Bridesmaids and
21 Jump Street. She currently plays the title role in the
Netflix comedy series
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, for which she has received critical acclaim. In the summer of 2015, she joined
NBC News as a temporary co-host on NBC's morning news program,
The Today Show.