A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere'

NPR | By Terry Gross

Published January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST

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Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett star as Joel and Sam in Somebody Somewhere. — Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett star as Joel and Sam in *Somebody Somewhere*.

Hiller spent years scraping by in Hollywood before landing the role of Jeff on Somebody Somewhere. His memoir is Actress of a Certain Age. Originally broadcast Aug. 12, 2025.

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