Jocelyn DeBoer Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Jocelyn DeBoer is an American film director, writer, actress, and comedian best known for co-writing and co-directing the surreal dark comedy Greener Grass (2019) with Dawn Luebbe.

She first gained attention through the short film version of the same project and has built a career rooted in improvisation, sketch comedy, and independent filmmaking that blends deadpan humor with sharp social satire.

Jocelyn DeBoer
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Name:	Jocelyn DeBoer
Born:	14 June 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Illinois, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. DeBoer
Occupation:	Film director, writer, actress
Net Worth:	$500,000–$2 million

Early Life and Education

Jocelyn DeBoer was born on 14 June 1985 in Illinois, United States, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. DeBoer. Siblings are not publicly detailed. Raised in a Chicago suburb, she began improvising in high school and completed Second City’s training program.

She went on to graduate from the University of Illinois with a BFA in Acting. She is of American origin and follows Christianity.

Career

Jocelyn DeBoer started her career in comedy and improvisation, training at Second City and later becoming a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in both New York and Los Angeles. She appeared in sketch and improv shows, including work with teams such as Onassis and Bombardier, and contributed to projects featured on programs like Late Show with David Letterman, Inside Amy Schumer, and Comedy Bang! Bang!.

Alongside frequent collaborator Dawn Luebbe, she co-wrote and starred in the short film Greener Grass (2016), which earned Special Jury Recognition for Writing at SXSW and attracted industry attention.

The pair expanded the concept into a feature film of the same name, which they co-wrote and co-directed. Greener Grass premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 to strong critical response, with Variety calling it one of the festival’s most pleasant surprises.

The screenplay received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. DeBoer has continued working as an actress in independent films including Thunder Road (2018) and Lousy Carter (2023), while also directing and developing additional projects. IndieWire included her among rising female directors to watch, and she remains active in both comedy performance and narrative filmmaking.

Awards and Nominations

• Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay (nomination, Greener Grass, 2020)
• SXSW Special Jury Recognition for Writing (Greener Grass short, 2016)
• Prix du Public UBS and additional festival recognitions for Greener Grass

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jocelyndeboer

Personal Life

Jocelyn DeBoer, 41 years old, keeps details of her private life largely out of the public eye. No verified information is available regarding a spouse, long-term partners, or children.

She has occasionally shared glimpses of family life on social media but focuses primarily on her creative work in comedy and film.

Net Worth

Jocelyn DeBoer has an estimated net worth in the range of $500,000–$2 million. Her primary sources of income include work as a writer, director, and actress on independent films, comedy performances, and related creative projects.

Filmography

• The Arrival (2016)
• Greener Grass (short, 2016)
• Thunder Road (2018)
• Greener Grass (2019)
• Lousy Carter (2023)

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