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Joel McHale
Acting

Joel McHale

Born 1971-11-20
Roma, Italy
Department: Acting

Biography

Joel Edward McHale (born November 20, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, television producer, television personality, and voice artist. He is best known for hosting The Soup and for his role as Jeff Winger on Community. He is of Irish-American descent and European-Canadian descent. He voiced Elliot in Open Season 2, filling in for Ashton Kutcher. He also appeared in Spider-Man 2 in a cameo appearance as bank manager Mr. Jacks, CSI: Miami as Greg Welsh, and Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World as Wilbur.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Joel McHale

Spider-Man 2
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Spider-Man 2

2004
TMDB3.6
Ted
Movie
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Ted

2012
TMDB3.3
The Simpsons
TV
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The Simpsons

1989
TMDB4.0
Rick and Morty
TV
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Rick and Morty

2013
TMDB4.3
The Rookie
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The Rookie

2018
TMDB4.3
The X-Files
TV
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The X-Files

1993
TMDB4.2
Love, Death & Robots
TV
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Love, Death & Robots

2019
TMDB4.1
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009
TMDB2.5
Sons of Anarchy
TV
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Sons of Anarchy

2008
TMDB4.2
Blended
Movie
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Blended

2014
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (180 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Oh SeasonHamilton LydellMovie2026
Stop! That! Train!Stop! That! Train!Male Passenger 2Movie2026
The Official House of Villains PodcastThe Official House of Villains PodcastSelfTV Series2026
Scream 7Scream 7Mark EvansMovie2026
Strip LawStrip LawPringus (voice)TV Series2026
Xander De Rycke: Houdt Het Voor Bekeken XXander De Rycke: Houdt Het Voor Bekeken XHimselfMovie2026
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso SpecialNot So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso SpecialSelf (archive footage)Movie2025
The 1% ClubThe 1% ClubSelf - HostTV Series2025
Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's ParadoxTim Travers and the Time Traveler's ParadoxJames BunrattyMovie2025
California KingCalifornia KingZaneMovie2025
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelfTV Series2025
The Real Full MontyThe Real Full MontySelf (uncredited)Movie2024
The Dawgfather: The Legend of Don JamesThe Dawgfather: The Legend of Don JamesNarrator (voice)Movie2024
Grave ConversationsGrave ConversationsSelfTV Series2024
Better OffBetter OffSelfMovie2024
ParachuteParachuteJamie CollinsMovie2024
Dinner Time Live with David ChangDinner Time Live with David ChangSelfTV Series2024
JEREMYJEREMYSelfMovie2023
It's a Wonderful KnifeIt's a Wonderful KnifeDavid CarruthersMovie2023
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage MatchMortal Kombat Legends: Cage MatchJohnny Cage (voice)Movie2023
House of VillainsHouse of VillainsSelf - HostTV Series2023
The Ultimate Improv ShowThe Ultimate Improv ShowMonologistTV Series2023
KrapopolisKrapopolisGames Commentator (voice)TV Series2023
Office RaceOffice RaceSpencerMovie2023
Dr Phil LIVE!Dr Phil LIVE!SelfTV Series2023
Attack of the Doc!Attack of the Doc!SelfMovie2023
Celebrity Prank WarsCelebrity Prank WarsSelfTV Series2023
Animal ControlAnimal ControlFrank ShawTV Series2023
Animal ControlAnimal ControlExecutive ProducerTV Series2023
The Seven Faces of JaneThe Seven Faces of JaneMichaelMovie2023
The Jennifer Hudson ShowThe Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2022
I Am PhenomenalI Am PhenomenalBill WingerMovie2022
PasswordPasswordSelf - Celebrity GuestTV Series2022
Celebrity BeefCelebrity BeefSelf - HostTV Series2022
The BearThe BearDavid FieldsTV Series2022
Is It Cake?Is It Cake?Self - JudgeTV Series2022
Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden GirlCelebrating Betty White: America's Golden GirlSelfMovie2022
That's My JamThat's My JamSelf - GuestTV Series2021
YellowjacketsYellowjacketsKodyTV Series2021
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the RealmsMortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the RealmsJohnny Cage (voice)Movie2021
QueenpinsQueenpinsRickMovie2021
Crime Scene KitchenCrime Scene KitchenSelf - HostTV Series2021
Roll Up Your SleevesRoll Up Your SleevesSelfMovie2021
HappilyHappilyTomMovie2021
Overserved with Lisa VanderpumpOverserved with Lisa VanderpumpSelfTV Series2021
Fast FoodiesFast FoodiesSelfTV Series2021
Celebrity Wheel of FortuneCelebrity Wheel of FortuneSelf - ContestantTV Series2021
The Cabin with Bert KreischerThe Cabin with Bert KreischerSelfTV Series2020
I Can See Your VoiceI Can See Your VoiceSelf / AppearanceTV Series2020
I Can See Your VoiceI Can See Your VoiceSelf - Guest HostTV Series2020
BeckyBeckyJeffMovie2020
Psych 2: Lassie Come HomePsych 2: Lassie Come HomeLassiter's FatherMovie2020
All in Washington: A Concert for COVID-19 ReliefAll in Washington: A Concert for COVID-19 ReliefSelfMovie2020
Community Table ReadCommunity Table ReadJeff WingerMovie2020
DC's StargirlDC's StargirlSylvester Pemberton / StarmanTV Series2020
DC's StargirlDC's StargirlSylvester PembertonTV Series2020
DummyDummyAgent JasonTV Series2020
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's RevengeMortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's RevengeJohnny Cage (voice)Movie2020
Who Wants to Be a MillionaireWho Wants to Be a MillionaireSelf - ContestantTV Series2020
Josh Gates TonightJosh Gates TonightSelfTV Series2020
Tiger KingTiger KingSelf - HostTV Series2020
Medical PoliceMedical PoliceJoel McHaleTV Series2020
Dark HarborDark HarborGregMovie2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf - Guest HostTV Series2019
Straight Up Steve AustinStraight Up Steve AustinSelfTV Series2019
TroubleTroubleNorbert (voice)Movie2019
Joel McHale: Live from PyongyangJoel McHale: Live from PyongyangSelfMovie2019
Joel McHale: Live from PyongyangJoel McHale: Live from PyongyangWriterMovie2019
Joel McHale: Live from PyongyangJoel McHale: Live from PyongyangProducerMovie2019
Lights Out with David SpadeLights Out with David SpadeSelf - PanelistTV Series2019
What Just Happened??! with Fred SavageWhat Just Happened??! with Fred SavageSelf / AppearanceTV Series2019
Card SharksCard SharksSelf - HostTV Series2019
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneSelf / AppearanceTV Series2019
Love, Death & RobotsLove, Death & RobotsSergeant Morris (voice)TV Series2019
The Masked SingerThe Masked SingerSelf - Guest PanelistTV Series2019
The RookieThe RookieBrad HayesTV Series2018
Assassination NationAssassination NationNick MathersMovie2018
The Happytime MurdersThe Happytime MurdersAgent CampbellMovie2018
StuckStuckJudge LepetriMovie2018
We Brought Back MST3KWe Brought Back MST3KSelfMovie2018
Game Over, Man!Game Over, Man!Joel McHaleMovie2018
What the FitWhat the FitSelfTV Series2018
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHaleThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHaleSelf - HostTV Series2018
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHaleThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHaleProduction ExecutiveTV Series2018
A Futile and Stupid GestureA Futile and Stupid GestureChevy ChaseMovie2018
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on TelevisionRyan Hansen Solves Crimes on TelevisionJoel McHaleTV Series2017
Will & GraceWill & GracePhilTV Series2017
The Gong ShowThe Gong ShowSelf - JudgeTV Series2017
The F WordThe F WordSelfTV Series2017
Bill Nye Saves the WorldBill Nye Saves the WorldSelfTV Series2017
Mystery Science Theater 3000Mystery Science Theater 3000Doug McClureTV Series2017
Mystery Science Theater 3000Mystery Science Theater 3000WriterTV Series2017
Dimension 404Dimension 404Mr. MakerTV Series2017
Santa Clarita DietSanta Clarita DietChrisTV Series2017
The Great IndoorsThe Great IndoorsAshley Jack GordonTV Series2016
American HousewifeAmerican HousewifeDoyle BradfordTV Series2016
Milo Murphy's LawMilo Murphy's LawVictor (voice)TV Series2016
The $100,000 PyramidThe $100,000 PyramidSelfTV Series2016
Match GameMatch GameSelf - PanelistTV Series2016
To Tell the TruthTo Tell the TruthSelf - PanelistTV Series2016
Six Seasons and a FinaleSelfMovie2016
Six Seasons and a FinaleThanksMovie2016
The Human Face of Big DataThe Human Face of Big DataNarratorMovie2016
Join or Die with Craig FergusonJoin or Die with Craig FergusonSelfTV Series2016
Binging with BabishBinging with BabishSelf - GuestTV Series2016
Dr. KenDr. KenRossTV Series2015
Brooks McBeth: This Ain't ShakespeareBrooks McBeth: This Ain't ShakespeareHimself - Special GuestMovie2015
Difficult PeopleDifficult PeopleFelixTV Series2015
Lip Sync BattleLip Sync BattleSelfTV Series2015
The Late Late Show with James CordenThe Late Late Show with James CordenSelfTV Series2015
The Late Late Show with James CordenThe Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - GuestTV Series2015
A Merry Friggin' ChristmasA Merry Friggin' ChristmasBoyd MitchlerMovie2014
black-ishblack-ishJoel McHaleTV Series2014
Adult BeginnersAdult BeginnersHudsonMovie2014
BoJack HorsemanBoJack HorsemanAlex (voice)TV Series2014
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No SleepSelfMovie2014
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No SleepThanksMovie2014
Running Wild with Bear GryllsRunning Wild with Bear GryllsSelfTV Series2014
Deliver Us from EvilDeliver Us from EvilButlerMovie2014
BlendedBlendedMarkMovie2014
Last Week Tonight with John OliverLast Week Tonight with John OliverSelfTV Series2014
HarmontownHarmontownSelfMovie2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelfTV Series2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelf - GuestTV Series2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - GuestTV Series2014
Rick and MortyRick and MortyHemorrhage (voice)TV Series2013
The Mighty TNarratorMovie2013
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaRandy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaFirst Ninja (voice)TV Series2012
TedTedRexMovie2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!Comedy Bang! Bang!SelfTV Series2012
Billy on the StreetBilly on the StreetSelfTV Series2011
The Big YearThe Big YearBarry LoomisMovie2011
What's Your Number?What's Your Number?Roger the BossMovie2011
Spy Kids: All the Time in the WorldSpy Kids: All the Time in the WorldWilbur WilsonMovie2011
ConanConanSelfTV Series2010
Regular ShowRegular ShowDVD (voice)TV Series2010
The Marriage RefSelf - PanelistTV Series2010
The Informant!The Informant!Robert HerndonMovie2009
CommunityCommunityJeff WingerTV Series2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - GuestTV Series2009
Web SoupWeb SoupSelfTV Series2009
The Tonight Show with Conan O'BrienThe Tonight Show with Conan O'BrienSelfTV Series2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2009
Open Season 2Open Season 2Elliot (Voice)Movie2008
Sons of AnarchySons of AnarchyWarrenTV Series2008
The Onion MovieThe Onion MovieOffice WorkerMovie2008
Water and PowerWater and PowerJoel McHaleTV Series2008
Pushing DaisiesPushing DaisiesHarold HundinTV Series2007
Thank God You're HereThank God You're HereSelfTV Series2007
Mini's First TimeMini's First TimeHostMovie2006
Lords of DogtownLords of DogtownTV ReporterMovie2005
Iron Chef AmericaIron Chef AmericaHimselfTV Series2005
The SoupThe SoupSelf - HostTV Series2004
Spider-Man 2Spider-Man 2Mr. JacksMovie2004
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfTV Series2003
E!'s 101SelfTV Series2003
Last Comic StandingLast Comic StandingHimselfTV Series2003
Oliver BeeneOliver BeeneMan in ElevatorTV Series2003
Real Time with Bill MaherReal Time with Bill MaherSelfTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest HostTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - GuestTV Series2003
CSI: MiamiCSI: MiamiGreg WelchTV Series2002
The HuntressThe HuntressQuicky the ClownTV Series2000
Teen Choice AwardsTeen Choice AwardsSelf - PresenterTV Series1999
Will & GraceWill & GraceIanTV Series1998
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
The ViewThe ViewSelf - GuestTV Series1997
American MessiahAmerican MessiahAssassinMovie1995
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderRichardTV Series1993
The X-FilesThe X-FilesTad O'MalleyTV Series1993
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsJoel McHale (voice)TV Series1989
LIVE with Kelly and MarkLIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - GuestTV Series1988
Almost Live!Almost Live!Self / VariousTV Series1984
People's Choice AwardsPeople's Choice AwardsSelf - HostTV Series1975
Untitled Community MovieUntitled Community MovieJeff WingerMovie—
The IT CrowdThe IT CrowdRoyTV Series—
Star Wars DetoursStar Wars DetoursHost of Galaxy Rumors (voice)TV Series—
Untitled Community MovieUntitled Community MovieExecutive ProducerMovie—