Caleb Hearon Explained

Caleb Hearon
Birth Date:24 January 1995
Birth Place:Missouri, US
Alma Mater:Missouri State University
Years Active:2016–present

Caleb Hearon (born January 24, 1995) 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.[1]

Early life and education

Hearon was born on January 24, 1995[2] and grew up in a rural, conservative town: Brookfield, Missouri. He was raised in a Christian household and was an active member of his church. He recognized he was gay from adolescence and, as a result of his religion, struggled with his sexuality. Hearon came out as gay after college.[3]

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

Career

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. He later toured the showcase At What Cost? with fellow comedian and collaborator Holmes in Los Angeles and New York.

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

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

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

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

Accolades

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020FargoCyrus1 episode
2021Crank YankersDavid / Gavin[17]
2019–2021Work in ProgressSpencer / Dolly Superfan
2022Human ResourcesWriter

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2022Jurassic World DominionJeremy Bernier[18]
2023I Used to Be FunnyPhilip
TBASweetheartsIn post-production

Awards and nominations

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Riley. Jenelle. August 12, 2020. Variety Announces 10 Comics to Watch for 2020. live. May 21, 2021. Variety. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812201600/https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/variety-10-comics-to-watch-for-2020-1234731802/ . August 12, 2020 .
  2. calebsaysthings. 1617927015625261057. 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..
  3. Web site: Griggs. Taylor. January 30, 2020. Caleb Hearon Is Probably Eavesdropping on You. live. May 20, 2021. Chicago Magazine. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20200203190714/http://www.chicagomag.com:80/arts-culture/January-2020/Caleb-Hearon/ . February 3, 2020 .
  4. Web site: Hughes. Sloane. December 1, 2020. Caleb Hearon Is An A24 Slut. May 20, 2021. Funny Or Die. en.
  5. Web site: White. Caitlin. December 17, 2019. POV FOR THE PEOPLE :: Comedian Caleb Hearon's Characters Are All of Us. live. May 21, 2021. The Hundreds. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930023311/https://thehundreds.com/blogs/content/pov-for-the-people-comedian-caleb-hearons-characters-are-all-of-us . September 30, 2020 .
  6. Web site: October 21, 2020. Caleb Hearon No Longer Has a Backup Plan. May 20, 2021. Vulture. en-us.
  7. Web site: Dale. Jonathan. March 2, 2020. Gossiping with Caleb Hearon. live. May 20, 2021. Chicago Reader. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303005044/https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/caleb-hearon/Content?oid=78216492 . March 3, 2020 .
  8. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. January 12, 2022. 'Human Resources': Netflix Reveals Premiere Date & Six New Cast Members. live. January 15, 2022. Deadline. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20220112160613/https://deadline.com/2022/01/human-resources-netflix-premiere-date-new-cast-1234908765/ . January 12, 2022 .
  9. Web site: Shelby Wolstein & Caleb Hearon launch the best conversation starter in the universe . June 16, 2021 . January 15, 2022 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. June 1, 2021. Jake Lacy & Krysta Rodriguez To Headline TBS Pilot 'Space'; Ally Maki, Caleb Hearon & Rachel Pegram Also Cast. live. November 29, 2021. Deadline. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601170234/https://deadline.com/2021/06/jake-lacy-krysta-rodriguez-space-tbs-pilot-ally-maki-caleb-hearon-rachel-pegram-cast-1234766964/ . June 1, 2021 .
  11. Web site: Porter . Rick . Mike Judge, Greg Daniels' Bandera Lands Animated Comedy at Peacock (Exclusive) . THR . August 25, 2022 . September 3, 2022.
  12. Web site: June 6, 2022 . The Radical Joy of MUNA's Queer Pop . March 28, 2023 . Pitchfork . en-US.
  13. Web site: Kiely . Emma . March 14, 2023 . 'I Used to Be Funny' Review: A Side to Rachel Sennott We've Never Seen Before SXSW 2023 . March 28, 2023 . Collider . en.
  14. Web site: June 8, 2023 . Comedian Caleb Hearon's plans for the perfect KC sitcom . June 16, 2023 . The Pitch . en-US.
  15. Web site: Murphy . J. Kim . February 12, 2024 . Lilly Wachowski Sets Solo Feature Debut 'Trash Mountain' Starring Caleb Hearon . March 22, 2024 . Variety . en-US.
  16. Web site: Schwedel. Heather. January 15, 2021. "In My T-shirt, Unshowered, Talking Sh-t": How to Make Yourself a Comedy Star in Quarantine. May 20, 2021. Slate. en.
  17. Web site: Bobby Brown, Natasha Leggero & Paul Scheer Crank Yankers Season 6. live. Rotten Tomatoes. https://web.archive.org/web/20220115045446/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/crank_yankers/s06/e05 . January 15, 2022 .
  18. Web site: 'Jurassic World Dominion' premiere in L.A. . June 13, 2022 . Daily News. New York. June 7, 2022 .
  19. Web site: Nordyke . Kimberly . June 5, 2022 . MTV Movie & TV Awards: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' 'Euphoria' Top Winners List . June 13, 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.

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