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Caleb Hearon
Born (1995-01-24) January 24, 1995 (age 29)
Missouri, US
Alma materMissouri State University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2016–present
Websitewww.calebhearon.com

Caleb Hearon (born January 24, 1995)[1] is an American comedian, writer and actor. He performed stand-up regularly in Chicago and also performed at iO Theater until relocating to Los Angeles in 2020. Hearon is a writer for the series Human Resources.[2]

Early life and education

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Hearon was born on January 24, 1995[3] and grew up in a rural, conservative town: Brookfield, Missouri.[4] He was raised in a Christian household and was an active member of his church.[5] He recognized he was gay from adolescence and, as a result of his religion, struggled with his sexuality.[5] Hearon came out as gay after college.[6]

Hearon attended Missouri State University as an undergraduate with plans to eventually enroll in law school or another graduate program.[4][7] He joined the improv team and that catalyzed his decision to pursue a career in comedy.[5] After graduation in 2017 he moved to Chicago with other members of the team.[1][6]

Career

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Hearon's professional comedy career began in Chicago, where he performed a weekly variety show at iO Theater as well as a stand-up show, At What Cost?, every month at Lincoln Lodge.[6] He later toured the showcase At What Cost? with fellow comedian and collaborator Holmes in Los Angeles and New York.[6]

He gained wider prominence in 2019 for his comedic Twitter videos, which are frequently up close and forward-facing.[5][7] While he had not previously used his social media accounts for comedy, he began to do so after auditioning for Saturday Night Live.[4]

Hearon has acted in supporting roles on Work in Progress and Fargo.[6] In 2020 he joined the writing staff for Human Resources, a Big Mouth spin-off series set to premiere in March 2022.[4][8]

As of December 2020 he co-hosts the Headgum podcast Keeping Records with comedian Shelby Wolstein.[9]

In June 2021, Hearon was announced as a series regular in the TBS pilot Space.[10] He co-created and co-wrote Best Buds with Caitie Delaney, an animated series in development at Peacock and produced by Bandera Entertainment.[11] He also appeared in the music video for MUNA's "Silk Chiffon".[12]

Hearon acted in the 2023 film I Used to Be Funny.[13] He and collaborator Holmes sold a comedy pilot about two queer friends living in Kansas City, Missouri.[14] It is in production with Jax Media and Our Lady J is the showrunner.[14]

In February 2024, Hearon was announced to star in the upcoming film "Trash Mountain" directed by Lilly Wachowski.[15]

Hearon hosts the podcast "So True with Caleb Hearon". The first episode debuted February 2024 on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Personal life

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Hearon is gay.[4] He relocated to Los Angeles from Chicago in 2020.[5][16]

Accolades

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Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Fargo Cyrus 1 episode [6]
2021 Crank Yankers David / Gavin [17]
2019–21 Work in Progress Spencer / Dolly Superfan [6]
2022 Human Resources Writer [2]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Jurassic World Dominion Jeremy Bernier [18]
2023 I Used to Be Funny Philip [13]
2024 Sweethearts In post-production

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ a b Dale, Jonathan (March 2, 2020). "Gossiping with Caleb Hearon". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Riley, Jenelle (August 12, 2020). "Variety Announces 10 Comics to Watch for 2020". Variety. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  3. ^ @calebsaysthings (January 24, 2023). "today is my 28th birthday. to me 28 is about being silly yet also goofy. i predict that this next year of life will bring me riches, lovers, laughter, fond memories, and unexpected adventures. cheers to everybody who fucks with me. and i'll see everybody else in hell" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ a b c d e Hughes, Sloane (December 1, 2020). "Caleb Hearon Is An A24 Slut". Funny Or Die. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Caleb Hearon No Longer Has a Backup Plan". Vulture. October 21, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Griggs, Taylor (January 30, 2020). "Caleb Hearon Is Probably Eavesdropping on You". Chicago Magazine. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  7. ^ a b White, Caitlin (December 17, 2019). "POV FOR THE PEOPLE :: Comedian Caleb Hearon's Characters Are All of Us". The Hundreds. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  8. ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 12, 2022). "'Human Resources': Netflix Reveals Premiere Date & Six New Cast Members". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  9. ^ "Shelby Wolstein & Caleb Hearon launch the best conversation starter in the universe". June 16, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 1, 2021). "Jake Lacy & Krysta Rodriguez To Headline TBS Pilot 'Space'; Ally Maki, Caleb Hearon & Rachel Pegram Also Cast". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  11. ^ Porter, Rick (August 25, 2022). "Mike Judge, Greg Daniels' Bandera Lands Animated Comedy at Peacock (Exclusive)". THR. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  12. ^ "The Radical Joy of MUNA's Queer Pop". Pitchfork. June 6, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  13. ^ a b Kiely, Emma (March 14, 2023). "'I Used to Be Funny' Review: A Side to Rachel Sennott We've Never Seen Before | SXSW 2023". Collider. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Comedian Caleb Hearon's plans for the perfect KC sitcom". The Pitch. June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  15. ^ Murphy, J. Kim (February 12, 2024). "Lilly Wachowski Sets Solo Feature Debut 'Trash Mountain' Starring Caleb Hearon". Variety. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  16. ^ Schwedel, Heather (January 15, 2021). ""In My T-shirt, Unshowered, Talking Sh-t": How to Make Yourself a Comedy Star in Quarantine". Slate. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  17. ^ "Bobby Brown, Natasha Leggero & Paul Scheer Crank Yankers Season 6". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022.
  18. ^ "'Jurassic World Dominion' premiere in L.A." Daily News. New York. June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  19. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (June 5, 2022). "MTV Movie & TV Awards: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' 'Euphoria' Top Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
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