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Michael Koman and Ellie Kemper arrive for the 84th Annual Academy Awards from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. - Provided courtesy of Richard Harbaugh / A.M.P.A.S.

Ellie Kemper of 'The Office' weds former 'Conan' writer

07/07/2012 by Olivia Allin

Ellie Kemper, an actress best known for her role as Erin Hannon on "The Office" and her appearance in "Bridesmaids," married longtime boyfriend Michael Koman on Saturday.

The 32-year-old actress and the former "Conan" writer tied the knot on July 7 in New York. The wedding guests included Kristen Wiig and Kemper's "Office" co-star Mindy Kaling.

"Today a member of the only fictional band I've ever been in is getting married," Mindy Kaling Tweeted on July 7. "Not @edhelms or @bjnovak, the lovely Ellie Kemper. Xoxo"

Koman is currently a writer an executive producer on the Adult Swim series "Eagleheart." He has also worked on "Important Things with Demetri Martin," "The Colbert Report" and "MADtv." He earned a Primetime Emmy for his work writing for "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."

Kemper announced her engagement to the comedy writer during her appearance on "Conan" on December 7.

"I want to mention something," O'Brien, who used to work with Koman, told Kemper. "It's sort of a big deal around this office. You got engaged."

"The guy you got engaged to is a very talented who worked for me for many, many, many years," O'Brien added before showing Koman in a photo dressed as a hotdog for a sketch.

Kemper, a graduate of Princeton University, is a contributing writer to the satirical newspaper The Onion and for the literary journal McSweeney's. She has appeared in films like "Somewhere," "Get Him to the Greek," and "21 Jump Street."

Check out Kemper's interview on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" below.

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