Joel McHale — biography, films, roles and trivia

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.

Filmography

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2026 Scream 7 Mark Evans

Interesting facts

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Joel and his wife Sarah Williams have two sons: Edward Roy (born 2005) and Isaac Hayden (born 2008).
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Joel is the middle of three sons in the family of Laurie and Jack McHale.
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He received a bachelor's degree in history, as well as a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington State University.
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Full name — Joel Edward McHale.