Famous 53-year-old comedian Bill Burr began his career 3 decades ago, way back in 1992. In 2007, he began to find his stride in the industry thanks to his weekly podcast Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast. In the years following, the comedian appeared on several radio shows and podcasts which further established his career and developed his name as a comedian. Nowadays, with an established career several years in the making, he is known not only as a seasoned comedian, but he has also dabbled in acting work with several acting credits to his name.
In 2013, Burr married the multifaceted Nia Renee Hill with whom he now shares a beautiful family. Fans were able to see their sweet relationship flourish as both Burr and Hill have developed their careers in the public eye. Much like her husband, Hill’s work is centered around the entertainment industry. The 50-year-old has been credited with several production roles, such as casting assistant and stylist. However, much like her husband, Hill has also dabbled in the world of acting, with a few credits to her name. But where might you have seen her in? Let’s take a look at every acting role that Hill has had since the beginning of her career.
7 Nia Renee Hill Played Rhonda In ‘Carpool’
First up, we have Hill’s acting debut in her first-ever credited role, the 2009 short film Carpool. Very little is known about the short film as it is unavailable to stream on any major site. However, according to Radio Times, the film follows the story of, “A young woman plagued with pursuing her future or chasing a prison romance.” In the drama film, Hill portrays the character of Rhonda and stars alongside Sweetie Duren, Shona Major, and Tracy Ann-Marie Nelson.
6 Nia Renee Hill Played Tasha Smyth In ‘Lila, Long Distance’
Fast-forward a couple of years to 2011 when Hill landed a small supporting role in Dawn M. Green’s short series Lila, Long Distance. The series followed the story of Amiee Conn’s Lila, a struggling young actress, who, as a last resort, turns to the business of adult phone entertainment as a means of staying financially afloat. Throughout the 5-episode 1-season series, Hill portrayed the role of Tasha Smyth. Her role was small and only appeared in 2 episodes throughout the season.
5 Nia Renee Hill Had An Extra Role In ‘Did You Look For Work This Week?’
Next up, we have another small role of Hill’s. Her role as “Career Group Member 2” in Did You Look For Work This Week? is an example of Hill’s early work as an extra. The 2012 short film followed the story of a hotshot exec shark who struggles to get her life back on track after having been fired and forced to move in with her sister and brother-in-law for whom she holds suppressed romantic feelings. In the film, Hill shares the screen with leading cast members Amiee Conn, Mary Jo Catlett, and Kelsey Scott.
4 Nia Renee Hill Played Debbie In ‘Divorce: A Love Story’
Coming in next we have Hill’s first-ever credited role in a feature film, in the television film, Divorce: A Love Story. The 2013 drama film centered around a toxic couple, Kenny (Jason Jones) and Robin (Andrea Anders) who decide to file for divorce only to later realize that being apart is worse than being together. Appearing alongside some pretty famous faces such as Amy Aquino, Regina King, and Adam Goldberg, Hill portrayed the character of Debbie.
3 Nia Renee Hill Played Leslie In ‘Santa Clarita Diet’
Up next, we have another of Hill's supporting roles, only this time her small role was in a pretty big show. In 2017, Hill was cast to appear in 2 episodes of the highly successful Victor Fresco comedy-horror Santa Clarita Diet. The Netflix original series follows the story of a happy family, residing in Santa Clarita, California, whose lives take a rather interesting turn when mother-of-the-family, Sheila Hammond (Drew Barrymore), dies yet returns undead with a very zombie-like diet craving. In the series, Hill portrayed the character of Debbie and appeared in the show’s first and second episodes of its first season.
2 Nia Renee Hill Played Herself In ‘Crashing’
Whilst not an acting role per se, in 2018 Hill appeared on the comedy-drama series, Crashing. The show followed the protagonist, Pete Holmes (as himself) as he went about trying to make a name for himself in the New York comedy scene following his separation from his wife. Throughout the series’ three seasons, many well-known comedians appeared and guest-starred with some even getting whole episodes dedicated to them. The episode in which Hill appears was a special episode dedicated to her husband, Bill Burr, who the episode is named after. Both Burr and Hill appear as themselves and offer support to a struggling Holmes.
1 Nia Renee Hill Played Georgia Roosevelt In ‘F Is For Family’
Next up we have what is perhaps considered to be Hill’s most recognizable acting role as the voice of Georgia Roosevelt in the animated comedy F Is For Family. The 2015 Netflix comedy is set in the 1970s and follows the life and shenanigans of the Murphy family. Creator and leading man, Burr, has previously highlighted how the series and its characters were loosely based on his own childhood during a far different political climate.
During an interview with NPR, Burr himself opened up about how his favorite aspects of his childhood had influenced the series. He stated, “My mother would just say, 'Go outside,' and you'd walk outside, meet your friends and then, as kids, you would meet another group of kids, and then, with your kid brains, you would decide what you were going to do that day. Sometimes it was play baseball, and sometimes it was, 'Let's go break some windows or throw rocks in people's pools.' "
