Julie Klausner Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Comedy Shows, Podcast, Movies & TV Shows

Julie Klausner is an American writer, comedian, actress, and podcaster celebrated for her sharp wit and incisive commentary on pop culture.

She is best known for creating, writing, and starring in the Hulu sitcom Difficult People (2015–2017) alongside Billy Eichner, a series produced by Amy Poehler that showcased her biting humor.

Klausner’s work extends to her acclaimed podcast How Was Your Week? (2011–2020), her memoir I Don’t Care About Your Band, and her contributions to shows like Billy on the Street and Schmigadoon!.

Profile

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

Early Life and Education

Julie Klausner, born on July 3, 1978, in New York City, New York, was raised in Scarsdale by her mother, Ellen Klausner, a bookkeeper, and her father, Mr. Klausner, a high school history teacher. An only child, she grew up immersed in pop culture, attending Camp Scatico in 1989 where she appeared briefly in a Camp MTV segment.

Klausner graduated from Scarsdale High School in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2000, focusing on writing and performance. She later studied improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade and illustration at the School of Visual Arts.

Of Jewish descent, her religious beliefs as an adult are not publicly known.

Career

Julie Klausner began her career in New York’s comedy scene, writing and performing sketches with the Upright Citizens Brigade in the early 2000s. Her early writing credits included Saturday Night Live, Best Week Ever, and The Big Gay Sketch Show, sharpening her comedic voice.

In 2010, she published her memoir I Don’t Care About Your Band, a humorous take on her romantic misadventures, which was optioned by HBO. In 2011, she launched her podcast How Was Your Week?, which ran for nearly 250 episodes and was praised by The New York Times as “one of the few essential podcasts” and by Rolling Stone as a top comedy podcast, boosting her mainstream profile.

Klausner’s breakthrough came with Difficult People (2015–2017), a Hulu sitcom she created, wrote, and starred in as Julie Kessler, a struggling comedian, alongside Billy Eichner. Produced by Amy Poehler, the show ran for three seasons, earning acclaim for its sharp, irreverent humor.

She also served as head writer and co-executive producer for Billy on the Street, Eichner’s comedic game show, transitioning it from Funny or Die to platforms like Lyft and YouTube. Her writing extended to other shows, including Mulaney (2014–2015), The Jack and Triumph Show, and Schmigadoon! (2021–2023), while her acting credits include Big Mouth (2017–present) and Fosse/Verdon (2019) as Cheryl.

In recent years, Klausner has continued to diversify her career. She joined the writing staff for Amazon’s Kids in the Hall revival (2022) and voiced a gargoyle in What We Do in the Shadows (2021) alongside Cole Escola. Her podcast Double Threat (2020–present), co-hosted with Tom Scharpling, remains a popular platform for her pop culture commentary, while her solo advice podcast Ask Julie debuted in 2022.

Klausner’s 2023 appearance in Oh, Mary! on Broadway as a standby for roles like Mary Todd Lincoln marked her theatrical debut, showcasing her versatility. Her work continues to resonate for its unfiltered humor and cultural insight, cementing her as a multifaceted talent.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @julieklausner
• Facebook Handle: Julie Klausner
• Twitter Handle: @julieklausner

Personal Life

Julie Klausner is known to be single with no children, and keeps her personal life private, focusing public discussions on her career and pop culture passions.

Based in New York City, she is an avid cat lover, often sharing stories about her pets on her podcasts.

Filmography

• 30 Rock (2012) – Jenna Maroney’s Son
• Difficult People (2015–2017) – Julie Kessler
• Big Mouth (2017–present) – Various Voices
• Fosse/Verdon (2019) – Cheryl
• At Home with Amy Sedaris (2019–2020) – Various Roles
• What We Do in the Shadows (2021) – Gargoyle (Voice)
• Oh, Mary! (2023–present) – Standby for Mary Todd Lincoln and others (Broadway Play)

Net Worth

Julie Klausner’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million USD, amassed through her work as a writer, comedian, actress, and podcaster. Primary income sources include her roles in Difficult People, Billy on the Street, and Schmigadoon!, as well as her podcasts How Was Your Week? and Double Threat.