Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper: biography

Ellie Kemper, an actress, is majorly involved in comedian movies and TV shows. Her breakthrough happened in 2009 when she appeared in Mystery Team and in The Office. Having got enough experience in acting in more than 10 years, the woman published an autobiography where she tells readers about the career of actress, about its pitfalls and benefits. What else do we have to share with you about the actress? Read the article and know!

Childhood and youth

Ellie Kemper’s birthplace is Missouri. She was raised by the richest parents in the district. Speaking about their occupations, her dad worked in a bank as a chief executive, while mom was a housekeeper.

As for Kemper’s ethnicity, she has German and American roots. The girl was brought up along brothers and sisters. One of her sisters – Carrie – nowadays is working on television.

Ellie showed apparent inclinations towards the world of show-business already being a kid. While studying at a high school, she often took part in its performances, appeared at concerts and plays. As a teenager, future celebrity was introduced to John Hamm, an actor from the United States, and the two began starring in plays together.

When it came to entering a university, the girl decided to dedicate herself to studying her native language – English - profoundly. In spite of studying hard, she managed to find time for her hobby – acting. In 2002 the star received her college degree and went to continue studying at the Oxford. Having completed her education, Ellie left for New York aiming to build a career of her dream.

Movie career

As for the beginning of Ellie’s career, she has initially appeared in many small pictures, acted in various commercials. 2009 is marked by her first big role on TV series – she began starring in the TV comedy entitled The Office. Remarkably, the project had premiered in 2005, but the actress was invited to appear there several years later. It showed a daily routine of recruits of a fake firm. Originally, it received mostly mixed reviews from both the sides – professional critics and amateur viewers. However, as time passed, the directors improved the quality of the program, and it became a real TV hit winning numerous honors.

Two years later, Ellie played a leading role in the movie named Bridesmaids. Its plot is about Annie – an ordinary girl – who meets life ordeals and has to get through them. The project brought near $300 million to its creators.

2014 brought Ellie Kemper a secondary role in the romantic comedy entitled Laggies. Under the guidance of Lynn Shelton, its director, the picture was shown on screens for the first time at the Movie Festival held on January 17. Moreover, that year, Ellie’s fans could see her acting in the comedy They Came Together. The picture tells about a relationship between two young people who originally couldn’t get along well. It failed to reach high results in terms of money, but viewers appreciated the project.

In the 2010s, Ellie Kemper appeared in various pictures, such as The Nobodies, The Secret Life of Pets. Besides, he was often invited to numerous TV programs, including Sofia the First and Robot Chicken.

A new period of Ellie’s life began when she became a cast of the TV program entitled Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in 2015. She had a leading role of a woman starting a new life in New York. The project happened to be a significant commercial success, brought the actress a giant base of fans. The show is available to watch on Netflix.

In 2017 she starred on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and David Letterman.

In 2019 the woman was invited to be a guest judge on the show America’s Got Talent.

Ellie Kemper’s net worth is evaluated at $5 million.

Personal life

Ellie Kemper has a husband - Michael Koman. The two tied the knot in summer 2012 after getting engaged several months later. They are parents for a son – the couple welcomed him in August 2016. Ellie and Michael bring a boy up according to Roman Catholic canons. In 2019 she announced her pregnancy with a second kid.

Besides acting, the celebrity has tried herself out in writing. So, she is an author of the autobiographical book. There she shares secrets of her life, tells the story of her success and gives pieces of advice how to become a successful actress. While reading the book, you literally get involved in a trust conversation with Ellie – she becomes your close pal and you have a heart-to-heart.

Filmography

• The Office (2005)
• Mystery Team (2009)
• Cayman Went (2009)
• Somewhere (2010)
• Bridesmaids (2011)
• Identity Thief (2013)
• Laggies (2014)
• Sex Tape (2014)

Bibliography

• My Squirrel Days (2018)

Awards

• Best Acting Ensemble (2012)
• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (2017)