Acting

Kate Berlant

Born 1987-07-16 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Credits

Newest first

Naughty
2027
The Saviors
as Cleo
2027
Babies
as Eliza
2027
Wishful Thinking
as Tilly
2027
Kate Berlant: Parmesan
as Self
2026
Kate Berlant: Parmesan
Writer
2026
Kate Berlant: Parmesan
Executive Producer
2026
The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza
as Riley
2026
Maddie's Secret
as Deena
2026
She Keeps Me Young
as Ghosting Lecturer
2026
The Breadwinner
as Angela Ashford
2026
I Love Boosters
as Mall Manager on P.A. (voice)
2026
Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film
as Kate
2026
Strip Law
as (voice)
2026
The Moment
as Molly
2026
All's Fair
as Devin Samartino
2025
Long Story Short
as (voice)
2025
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
as Self
2025
Laid
as Janelle
2024
Doctor Odyssey
as Agnes Simkin
2024
Nobody Wants This
as Rabbi Cami
2024
Fantasmas
as Theme Park Madame Victorious
2024
Dinner Time Live with David Chang
as Self
2024
Very Important People
as Barbara
2023
Dream Scenario
as Mary
2023
First Time Female Director
as Clara Ann / Terry Ann
2023
Don't Worry Darling
as Peg
2022
Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind
as Self
2022
Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind
Writer
2022
Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind
Executive Producer
2022
A League of Their Own
as Shirley Cohen
2022
Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early
as Kate Berlant
2022
Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early
Executive Producer
2022
Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early
Writer
2022
The Bear
as Georgie
2022
Loki
as Ren Faire Woman
2021
Close Enough
as River Lake (voice)
2020
Girl Callin'
2020
Space Force
as Sal Scarapiducci Jr. (voice)
2020
Solar Opposites
as Paula (voice)
2020
The Dress Up Gang
as Kate
2020
Indebted
as Maggie
2020
After Class
as Jackie Cohn
2019
Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood
as Bruin Box Office Girl
2019
Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein
as Monica Fulton / Miss Machbeth
2019
Rachel
as Rachel
2019
Rachel
Writer
2019
Jenny Lewis' On The Line Online
as Self
2019
Runnin'
2019
The Other Two
as Pitzi Pyle
2019
The Shivering Truth
as (voice)
2018
Human Kind Of
as Cory (voice)
2018
The Pianist
2018
Summer Camp Island
as Striped Horse (voice)
2018
Sorry to Bother You
as Diana DeBauchery
2018
Duck Butter
as Kathy
2018
Taskmaster
as Self
2018
Happy Anniversary
as Lindsay
2018
Little Bitches
as Liz
2018
Alone Together
as Jess
2018
Ghosted
as Linda
2017
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
as Linda
2017
Danger & Eggs
as Rhonda the Realtor / Teen Girl (voice)
2017
Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone
as Belinda
2017
I Love You Both
as Ivy
2017
Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover
as Ms. Julip (voice)
2017
Buster's Mal Heart
as Phone Sex Operator (voice)
2017
555
as Mom
2017
555
as Lisa / Mom / Stella / Background Actor 1 / Rachel
2017
555
Executive Producer
2017
555
Creator
2017
Reggie Watts: Spatial
as Self
2016
Search Party
as Nia
2016
Search Party
as Editor
2016
Easy
as Lauren
2016
Our Fascinating Planet
2016
The Good Place
as Esmeralda
2016
Dean
as Naomi
2016
Netflix Presents: The Characters
2016
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
as Morningstar
2016