Jena Friedman
Acting
Biography
Jena Friedman is an American comedian and writer. She is the host of the comedic true-crime series Indefensible on AMC Plus. She has been a field producer at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and has written for Late Show with David Letterman. She is the creator of Soft Focus with Jena Friedman for Adult Swim, the first installment of which premiered in February 2018.
Place of Birth: Haddonfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Known For
Undecided: The Movie
A camera crew follows two "undecided" voters along the actual campaign trail, and no Presidential candidate - on either side of the aisle - is spared.
ZDF Magazin Royale
Jan Böhmermann welcomes his viewers every Friday to his new late-night satire on ZDF and presents socially relevant topics, paired with wit and irony.
Palm Springs
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
Jena Friedman: American Cunt
Shot at The Slipper Room NYC, Jena Friedman's first standup special delivers a probing examination of feminism and the U.S. body politic.
True Crime Story
This franchise is made up of series that tell a wide variety of true crime stories from unique perspectives. Each will shine a new light on crime and the genre, focusing on fresh and unexpected stories from unlikely, and much-needed voices.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Maximum Truth
A documentary crew follows political grifter Rick Klingman as he teams up with his sketchy buddy Simon to take down a rival congressional candidate.
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.
Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale
Late night host Stephen Colbert leads a live 2016 election night special of anything-goes political satire and social commentary. Featuring real-time reactions as the results come in, plus an eclectic group of guests to break it all down.
Ladykiller
In her latest comedy special, Jena Friedman probes America’s obsession with (dead) women, finding humor in marriage, motherhood, and murder.
Filmography
as Carol
as Self
as Self
as Self - Host
as Jena Friedman
as Daisy the Bartender
as Self
as Jen Richmond
as Shannon