Julie Klausner Biography: Age, Comedy, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Husband, Career

Julie Anne Klausner, professionally known as Julie Klausner, is an American writer, comedian, actress, and podcaster best known for creating, writing, and starring in the Hulu sitcom Difficult People (2015–2017).

A New York University alumna and Upright Citizens Brigade veteran, she has earned widespread recognition for her razor‐sharp wit, comedic writing, and versatile media presence across podcasts, books, and television.

Profile

• Full Name: Julie Anne Klausner
• Stage Name: Julie Klausner
• Born: July 3, 1978
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Writer, Comedian, Actress, Podcaster
• Height: 1.63 m
• Parents: Ellen Klausner
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Single
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Julie Anne Klausner was born July 3, 1978, in New York City and grew up in Scarsdale, New York. Born to her parents whose mother’s name is Ellen Klausner, while details about her father’s identity is unknown. Details about her siblings are not publicly known, and her parents supported her early passion for performance and comedy.

Details about siblings remain private. She attended New York University and further honed her comedic talents at the Upright Citizens Brigade and the School of Visual Arts. She is ethnically Jewish and practices Judaism.

Career

Julie Klausner began her career in comedy through live sketch performances at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, which led to writing roles on Saturday Night Live, Best Week Ever, The Big Gay Sketch Show, and TV Funhouse for Saturday Night Live.

In 2010, she published her memoir I Don’t Care About Your Band and a 2013 young‐adult novel Art Girls Are Easy. Around the same time, she launched her acclaimed podcast How Was Your Week?, later joining shows such as Billy on the Street as head writer and co‐executive producer.

Julie Klausner’s breakout came with the Hulu sitcom Difficult People, which she created, wrote, and co-starred in alongside Billy Eichner. Running for three seasons (2015–2017), the show was produced by Amy Poehler and praised for its biting humor and unique take on New York life.

She also wrote for other TV projects, including Mulaney, the Amazon revival of Kids in the Hall, and the Apple TV+ musical comedy Schmigadoon!.

Julie continues to expand her creative portfolio as a co‐executive producer and writer on major television projects such as Schmigadoon! and the Kids in the Hall revival. She also co‐hosts the podcast Double Threat with Tom Scharpling and launched her advice podcast Ask Julie, demonstrating her sustained influence across entertainment mediums.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @julieklausner (verified)
• Twitter Handle: @julieklausner

Personal Life

Julie Klausner is currently single and has no children. While she keeps her private life relatively low‐profile, she often draws on personal experiences—particularly in relationships and dating—for her writing and podcast content.

Her memoir and interviews suggest she values honesty, introspection, and humor in both her personal and professional life.

Filmography

• Difficult People (2015–2017) – Creator, Writer, Star
• Billy on the Street – Head Writer and Co‐Executive Producer
• Writer on Mulaney
• Kids in the Hall revival
• Schmigadoon!

Net Worth

Julie Klausner’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD, primarily generated through her multi‐platform work as a writer, comedian, podcaster, and television creator. Revenue streams include book sales, podcast syndication, writing fees, and executive producing roles.