Kate Berlant

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

Biography

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.

Acted in 73

2020s

2027
Naughty
Movie
Babies
Eliza
Wishful Thinking
Tilly
2026
The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza
Riley · 1 episode
Maddie's Secret
Deena
65
She Keeps Me Young
Ghosting Lecturer
The Breadwinner
Angela Ashford
53
I Love Boosters
Mall Manager on P.A. (voice)
72
Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film
Kate
Strip Law
(voice) · 1 episode
63
The Moment
Molly
59
2025
All's Fair
Devin Samartino · 1 episode
40
Long Story Short
(voice) · 1 episode
76
2024
Laid
Janelle · 1 episode
64
Doctor Odyssey
Agnes Simkin · 1 episode
62
Nobody Wants This
Rabbi Cami · 2 episodes
76
Fantasmas
Theme Park Madame Victorious · 1 episode
68
2023
Very Important People
Barbara · 2 episodes
80
Dream Scenario
Mary
74
First Time Female Director
Clara Ann / Terry Ann
2022
Don't Worry Darling
Peg
56
A League of Their Own
Shirley Cohen · 8 episodes
74
Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early
Kate Berlant
57
The Bear
Georgie · 1 episode
84
2021
Loki
Ren Faire Woman · 1 episode
82
2020
Close Enough
River Lake (voice) · 1 episode
78
Girl Callin'
Movie
Space Force
Sal Scarapiducci Jr. (voice) · 1 episode
66
Solar Opposites
Paula (voice) · 1 episode
79
The Dress Up Gang
Kate · 1 episode
Indebted
Maggie · 1 episode

2010s

2019
After Class
Jackie Cohn
66
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Bruin Box Office Girl
79
Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein
Monica Fulton / Miss Machbeth
66
Rachel
Rachel
Runnin'
Movie
The Other Two
Pitzi Pyle · 2 episodes
76
2018
The Shivering Truth
(voice) · 1 episode
79
Human Kind Of
Cory (voice) · 21 episodes
Summer Camp Island
Striped Horse (voice) · 3 episodes
77
Sorry to Bother You
Diana DeBauchery
76
Duck Butter
Kathy
54
Happy Anniversary
Lindsay
63
Little Bitches
Liz
44
Alone Together
Jess · 1 episode
66
2017
Ghosted
Linda · 2 episodes
63
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
Linda
Danger & Eggs
Rhonda the Realtor / Teen Girl (voice) · 1 episode
Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone
Belinda
I Love You Both
Ivy
Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover
Ms. Julip (voice)
Buster's Mal Heart
Phone Sex Operator (voice)
63
555
Mom, Lisa / Mom / Stella / Background Actor 1 / Rachel · 1 episode
2016
Search Party
Nia, Editor · 5 episodes
74
Easy
Lauren · 1 episode
66
The Good Place
Esmeralda · 1 episode
81
Dean
Naomi
Netflix Presents: The Characters
TV · 1 Season · Comedy
54
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Morningstar · 1 episode
75
Animals.
Sapphire · 1 episode
70
2015
Life in Pieces
Eliza · 1 episode
78
Shopping
Movie
Dinner Party
Movie
2014
Dan Klein: This Is Comedy
Movie
Transparent
Ronit · 1 episode
74
BoJack Horseman
Stage Manager / Human Patron (voice), Guide / Registrar (voice) · 1 episode
87
Santa Monica
Woman
The Greggs
Shelley
Clarence
Ms. Julip (voice) · 4 episodes
72
2012
Family Dinner
Mom
2011
Bob's Burgers
Shampooer (voice) · 1 episode
81

2000s

2009
Archer
FBI Agent (voice) · 1 episode
84
2005
American Dad!
HG Member (voice) · 1 episode
73

Wrote 7

2020s

2010s

2019
Rachel
Writer
2016
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Writer
75
2015
Shopping
Writer
Dinner Party
Writer

Produced 4

2020s

2010s

2017
555
Executive Producer

Created 1

2010s

2017
555
Creator

Appearances10

2020s

2010s

2019
Jenny Lewis' On The Line Online
Self
2018
Taskmaster
Self · 8 episodes
2016
Reggie Watts: Spatial
Self
59
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Comedian, Self - Guest · 1 episode
60

2000s