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.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Maximum Truth
2023
as Carol
A documentary crew follows political grifter Rick Klingman as he teams up with his sketchy buddy Simon to take down a rival congressional candidate.
Ladykiller
2022
as Self
In her latest comedy special, Jena Friedman probes America’s obsession with (dead) women, finding humor in marriage, motherhood, and murder.
Ladykiller
2022
Writer, Director, Executive Producer
In her latest comedy special, Jena Friedman probes America’s obsession with (dead) women, finding humor in marriage, motherhood, and murder.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
2020
Screenplay
14 years after making a film about his journey across the USA, Borat risks life and limb when he returns to the United States with his young daughter,...
Palm Springs
2020
as Daisy the Bartender
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themsel...
Soft Focus with Jena Friedman 2
2019
as Self
Hoping to reduce the amount of harassment female gamers face, Jena creates a new VR game to educate men about what it's like to be a woman. Later, Jen...
Soft Focus with Jena Friedman 2
2019
Director, Executive Producer
Hoping to reduce the amount of harassment female gamers face, Jena creates a new VR game to educate men about what it's like to be a woman. Later, Jen...
Soft Focus with Jena Friedman
2018
as Self
Reporter Jena Friedman finds an unexpected way to educate men about campus rape. Later, a cop's online cannibal fetish ruined his life, but can Jena s...
Soft Focus with Jena Friedman
2018
Writer, Executive Producer
Reporter Jena Friedman finds an unexpected way to educate men about campus rape. Later, a cop's online cannibal fetish ruined his life, but can Jena s...
Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale
2016
as Self
Late night host Stephen Colbert leads a live 2016 election night special of anything-goes political satire and social commentary. Featuring real-time ...
Jena Friedman: American Cunt
2016
as Self
Shot at The Slipper Room NYC, Jena Friedman's first standup special delivers a probing examination of feminism and the U.S. body politic.
Jena Friedman: American Cunt
2016
Writer
Shot at The Slipper Room NYC, Jena Friedman's first standup special delivers a probing examination of feminism and the U.S. body politic.
Undecided: The Movie
2016
as Jen Richmond
A camera crew follows two "undecided" voters along the actual campaign trail, and no Presidential candidate - on either side of the aisle - is spared.
The Quitter
2014
as Shannon
When a failed baseball player's ex-girlfriend moves back to the neighborhood with her seven-year-old daughter, he realizes he carries more regrets tha...