The filmmaker husband of US actress Aubrey Plaza took his own life, a medical examiner has ruled.

Jeff Baena, 47, was pronounced dead at 10.39am on Friday at a home near the Hollywood Hills and Los Feliz areas of Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County medical examiner said his body will be released to his family.

The director and screenwriter worked with Parks And Recreation star Plaza, 40, on 2014 horror film Life After Beth and 2017 historical comedy The Little Hours.

The couple…