Jeffery Self (born February 19, 1987) is an American actor, writer, and comedian.
Early life Self is a native of Georgia, who grew up in the South. After attending middle school, Self persuaded his parents to let him be homeschooled.
Career Self has appeared in many television shows as a recurring, featured or guest actor. He and Cole Escola starred in the sketch comedy series Jeffery & Cole Casserole, which aired on Logo TV for two seasons. He has also appeared in Desperate Housewives, 90210, Hot in Cleveland, Torchwood, Shameless, Difficult People, and as Liz Lemon's cousin Randy Lemon on NBC's 30 Rock. He is the author of two humor books: Fifty Shades Of Gay and Straight People: A Spotters Guide, as well as the young adult novels A Very Very Bad Thing and Drag Teen. He co-wrote, produced, and starred in the indie horror/comedy cult hit You're Killing Me. He was the host of the MTV series, Scream: After Dark, a talk show devoted to deleted scenes and interviews with the cast of the popular MTV horror series Scream. He most recently played Marc Doober on Search Party on HBO Max.
Personal life Self is gay. He dated Patrick McDonald of Fire Island for three years and publicly blogged about their breakup. On January 8, 2017, Self and his boyfriend, Augustus Prew, announced their engagement via Instagram. They were married on January 13, 2018, in Culver City, California. Self's mother-in-law is the fashion designer Wendy Dagworthy.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2009The Book of Ruth: Journey of FaithTownspersonUncredited2011Eirik/BenEirik2013Paragon School for GirlsMillicent2015You're Killing MeGeorge2019California NoJeffery2020The High NoteJosh20217 DaysDr. Henry2022Mack & RitaSam2022Spoiler AlertNick2025DropMatt
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2009–2010Jeffery & Cole CasseroleJeffery13 episodes201030 RockRandy LemonEpisode: "Klaus and Greta"201090210Ilon3 episodes2011Hot in ClevelandWaiterEpisode: "I Love Lucci: Part One"2011ShamelessGrantEpisode: "It's Time to Kill the Turtle"2011TorchwoodJames PerceyEpisode: "Rendition"2011Friends with BenefitsPackardEpisode: "The Benefit of Full Disclosure"2012Desperate HousewivesBrianEpisode: "Any Moment"2012Co-op of the DamnedDaveEpisode: "Rosemary's Other Baby"2013Ladies' Man: A Made MovieXavierTelevision film2014Gay of ThronesJeffery10 episodes2015Difficult PeopleCarlEpisode: "Premium Membership"2015Not LookingLee4 episodes2016–2022Search PartyMarc23 episodes2017Throwing ShadeGay Man 1Episode #1.52018The Demons of Dorian GunnDorian GunnTelevision film2019LovestruckKevin2023The Horror of Dolores RoachCaleb Sweetzer3 episodes2026The Creep TapesConnorEpisode 3 Season 3 "Anisha"
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