Happy birthday! Ellie Kemper turns 45 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 2, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 45 on Friday, May. 2, 2025.

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Ellie Kemper is celebrating her 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-comedienne-author Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Office (US), Bridesmaids, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Kemper, a cultural icon

Born Elizabeth Claire Kemper in Kansas City on May 2, 1980, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kemper's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Ellie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ellie Kemper as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Ellie, you're the best!