| Mekki Leeper | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1994-09-09) September 9, 1994 (age 30) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, writer |
Mekki Leeper (born September 9, 1994) is a Moroccan-American writer, actor, and stand-up comedian. He is known for his supporting role on The Sex Lives of College Girls, and for starring in and writing for the Peabody Award-winning television series Jury Duty. For the latter, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. His stand-up comedy has been featured on Comedy Central and The Late Late Show.
Leeper attended Temple University from 2013 until 2017 when he left to pursue his career.
In 2017, Leeper wrote for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The following year, Vulture included him on their list of "Comedians You Should and Will Know".
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New Girl | Waiter | ||
| 2018 | Resolutions | Wrote and directed. | ||
| 2020 | Two Joysticks and Couch | |||
| 2021–22 | The Sex Lives of College Girls | Eric | ||
| 2023 | Jury Duty | Noah | Also staff writer | |
| 2024-present | St. Denis Medical | Matt | Main role | |
| TBA | Famous | Supporting role |
References
- "Mekki Leeper". Retrieved Dec 9, 2024.
- "Jury Duty". Retrieved Dec 9, 2024.
- ^ "Mekki Leeper". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2023-04-05). "NBC Comedy Pilot 'St. Denis Medical' Adds Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim & Mekki Leeper". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- "Temple stars shine bright at film and television awards". 24 January 2024.
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekki-leeper-7b5b1198?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
- ^ Fox, Jesse David; Kroeger, Jake; Pitchel, Samantha; McGlynn, Katla (2018-11-13). "38 Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2018". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- "Key Character Exiting 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' During Season 3". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- Ritman, Alex (November 19, 2024). "Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig and Debby Ryan Join Zac Efron in Celebrity Thriller 'Famous' for Black Bear (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
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