Kate Berlant

Acting

Kate Berlant

Born 16 July 1987 · Los Angeles, California, USA · 39

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.

Known for

Highlights

Loki2021 · Series · Ren Faire Woman
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood2019 · Film · Bruin Box Office Girl
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Stage Manager / Human Patron (voice)
The Bear2022 · Series · Georgie
The Good Place2016 · Series · Esmeralda
Archer2009 · Series · FBI Agent (voice)

Filmography

Movies

34 films

Kate Berlant: Parmesan2026 · Film · Writer
Maddie's Secret2026 · Film · Deena
She Keeps Me Young2026 · Film · Ghosting Lecturer
The Breadwinner2026 · Film · Angela Ashford
I Love Boosters2026 · Film · Mall Manager on P.A. (voice)
Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film2026 · Film · Kate
The Moment2026 · Film · Molly
Dream Scenario2023 · Film · Mary
First Time Female Director2023 · Film · Clara Ann / Terry Ann
Don't Worry Darling2022 · Film · Peg
Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind2022 · Film · Writer
Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early2022 · Film · Kate Berlant
Girl Callin'2020 · Film
After Class2019 · Film · Jackie Cohn
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood2019 · Film · Bruin Box Office Girl
Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein2019 · Film · Monica Fulton / Miss Machbeth
Rachel2019 · Film · Rachel
Runnin'2019 · Film
Sorry to Bother You2018 · Film · Diana DeBauchery
Duck Butter2018 · Film · Kathy
Happy Anniversary2018 · Film · Lindsay
Little Bitches2018 · Film · Liz
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?2017 · Film · Linda
Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone2017 · Film · Belinda
I Love You Both2017 · Film · Ivy
Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover2017 · Film · Ms. Julip (voice)
Buster's Mal Heart2017 · Film · Phone Sex Operator (voice)
Dean2016 · Film · Naomi
Shopping2015 · Film
Dinner Party2015 · Film
Dan Klein: This Is Comedy2014 · Film
Santa Monica2014 · Film · Woman
The Greggs2014 · Film · Shelley
Family Dinner2012 · Film · Mom

Filmography

Series

39 shows

The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza2026 · Series · Riley
Strip Law2026 · Series · (voice)
All's Fair2025 · Series · Devin Samartino
Long Story Short2025 · Series · (voice)
Laid2024 · Series · Janelle
Doctor Odyssey2024 · Series · Agnes Simkin
Nobody Wants This2024 · Series · Rabbi Cami
Fantasmas2024 · Series · Theme Park Madame Victorious
Very Important People2023 · Series · Barbara
A League of Their Own2022 · Series · Shirley Cohen
The Bear2022 · Series · Georgie
Loki2021 · Series · Ren Faire Woman
Close Enough2020 · Series · River Lake (voice)
Space Force2020 · Series · Sal Scarapiducci Jr. (voice)
Solar Opposites2020 · Series · Paula (voice)
The Dress Up Gang2020 · Series · Kate
Indebted2020 · Series · Maggie
The Other Two2019 · Series · Pitzi Pyle
The Shivering Truth2018 · Series · (voice)
Human Kind Of2018 · Series · Cory (voice)
Summer Camp Island2018 · Series · Striped Horse (voice)
Alone Together2018 · Series · Jess
Ghosted2017 · Series · Linda
Danger & Eggs2017 · Series · Rhonda the Realtor / Teen Girl (voice)
5552017 · Series · Mom
Search Party2016 · Series · Nia
Easy2016 · Series · Lauren
Our Fascinating Planet2016 · Series
The Good Place2016 · Series · Esmeralda
Netflix Presents: The Characters2016 · Series
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$2016 · Series · Morningstar
Animals.2016 · Series · Sapphire
Life in Pieces2015 · Series · Eliza
Transparent2014 · Series · Ronit
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Stage Manager / Human Patron (voice)
Clarence2014 · Series · Ms. Julip (voice)
Bob's Burgers2011 · Series · Shampooer (voice)
Archer2009 · Series · FBI Agent (voice)
American Dad!2005 · Series · HG Member (voice)