Joel McHale
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An American comedian and actor, Joel McHale is best known for his sharp, sardonic wit. Born in 1971 in Rome, Italy, where his father worked, he rose to fame hosting the pop-culture satire 'The Soup' and starring as Jeff Winger on the cult sitcom 'Community'. On film he appeared in the comedy 'Ted' (2012) and voiced Jax in 'Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge' (2020). Tall, wry and quick with a barb, he specialises in smug, charming characters. An American comic actor known above all for his deadpan television work.
Joel McHale
41 Movies
39 Series
An American comedian and actor, Joel McHale is best known for his sharp, sardonic wit. Born in 1971 in Rome, Italy, where his father worked, he rose to fame hosting the pop-culture satire 'The Soup' and starring as Jeff Winger on the cult sitcom 'Community'. On film he appeared in the comedy 'Ted' (2012) and voiced Jax in 'Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge' (2020). Tall, wry and quick with a barb, he specialises in smug, charming characters. An American comic actor known above all for his deadpan television work.
Movies
Plays Mark Evans
Scream 7
2026
Plays Mark
Blended
2014
Plays Rex
Ted
2012
Plays Mr. Jacks
Spider-Man 2
2004
Plays Norbert (voice)
Trouble
2019
Plays Male Passenger 2
Stop! That! Train!
2026
Plays Barry Loomis
The Big Year
2011
Plays Roger the Boss
What's Your Number?
2011
Plays Butler
Deliver Us from Evil
2014
Plays Johnny Cage (voice)
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge
2020
Plays Agent Campbell
The Happytime Murders
2018
Plays Rick
Queenpins
2021
Plays Wilbur Wilson
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
2011
Plays TV Reporter
Lords of Dogtown
2005
Plays Jeff
Becky
2020
Plays Office Worker
The Onion Movie
2008
Plays Nick Mathers
Assassination Nation
2018
Plays Robert Herndon
The Informant!
2009
Plays Jamie Collins
Parachute
2024
Plays Johnny Cage (voice)
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms
2021
Plays David Carruthers
It's a Wonderful Knife
2023
Plays Johnny Cage (voice)
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match
2023
Plays Joel McHale
Game Over, Man!
2018
Plays Boyd Mitchler
A Merry Friggin' Christmas
2014
Plays Hamilton Lydell
Oh Season
2026
Plays Hudson
Adult Beginners
2014
Plays Lassiter's Father
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
2020
Plays Chevy Chase
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
2018
Plays Tom
Happily
2021
Plays Spencer
Office Race
2023
Producer
Plays Jeff Winger
Untitled Community Movie
Plays Jeff Winger
Community Table Read
2020
Plays James Bunratty
Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox
2025
Plays Michael
The Seven Faces of Jane
2023
Plays Greg
Dark Harbor
2019
Plays Zane
California King
2025
TV Shows
Plays Self / Various
Almost Live!
1984
Plays Jeff Winger
Community
2009
Producer
Plays Frank Shaw
Animal Control
2023
Plays Ashley Jack Gordon
The Great Indoors
2016
Plays Sylvester Pemberton / Starman
DC's Stargirl
2020
Plays Self - Panelist
To Tell the Truth
2016
Plays Host of Galaxy Rumors (voice)
Star Wars Detours
Plays David Fields
The Bear
2022
Plays First Ninja (voice)
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
Plays Tad O'Malley
The X-Files
1993
Plays Kody
Yellowjackets
2021
Plays Phil
Will & Grace
2017
Plays Chris
Santa Clarita Diet
2017
Plays Warren
Sons of Anarchy
2008
Plays Roy
The IT Crowd
Plays Joel McHale
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television
2017
Plays Joel McHale
Water and Power
2008
Plays Monologist
The Ultimate Improv Show
2023
Plays Greg Welch
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Joel McHale
Medical Police
2020
Plays Man in Elevator
Oliver Beene
2003
Plays Harold Hundin
Pushing Daisies
2007
Plays Ian
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Quicky the Clown
The Huntress
2000
Plays Richard
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Ross
Dr. Ken
2015
Writer
Plays Doug McClure
Mystery Science Theater 3000
2017
Plays Games Commentator (voice)
Krapopolis
2023
Plays Sergeant Morris (voice)
Love, Death & Robots
2019
Plays Hemorrhage (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
Latest Trailers
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Stop! That! Train!
Full Filmography
The Ultimate Improv Show
Monologist · 1 episode
2026
TV
Strip Law
Pringus (voice) · 1 episode
2026
TV
Oh Season
Hamilton Lydell
2026
Film
Stop! That! Train!
Male Passenger 2
2026
Film
Scream 7
Mark Evans
2026
Film
Xander De Rycke: Houdt Het Voor Bekeken X
Himself
2026
Film
Yellowjackets
Kody · 3 episodes
2025
TV
Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox
James Bunratty
2025
Film
California King
Zane
2025
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joel McHale and where are they from?
Joel McHale is 54 years old, born on November 20, 1971 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
What are the most famous roles of Joel McHale?
Joel McHale is best known for roles in Spider-Man 2, Ted, Blended.
How many movies has Joel McHale been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Joel McHale has appeared in 37 movies and 37 TV shows.
What was Joel McHale's first movie?
The career of Joel McHale began with American Messiah (1995).
What is Joel McHale's most recent movie or series?
Joel McHale's most recent release is Oh Season, which premiered on October 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Joel McHale appeared in?
On television, Joel McHale has appeared in Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, Love, Death & Robots, The X-Files.
Joel McHale
1971-11-20 · Rome, Lazio, Italy
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.