Joel McHale
Acting
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
Acting164
movieStop! That! Train!
2026
Male Passenger 2
movieScream 7
2026
Mark Evans
tvStrip Law
2026
Pringus (voice)
movieNot So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special
2025
Self (archive footage)
tvThe 1% Club
2025
Self - Host
movieTim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox
2025
James Bunratty
movieThe Real Full Monty
2024
Self (uncredited)
movieThe Dawgfather: The Legend of Don James
2024
Narrator (voice)
movieParachute
2024
Jamie Collins
movieJEREMY
2023
Self
movieIt's a Wonderful Knife
2023
David Carruthers
movieMortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match
2023
Johnny Cage (voice)
tvHouse of Villains
2023
Self - Host
tvThe Ultimate Improv Show
2023
Monologist
tvKrapopolis
2023
Games Commentator (voice)
movieOffice Race
2023
Spencer
tvAnimal Control
2023
Frank Shaw
movieI Am Phenomenal
2022
Bill Winger
tvPassword
2022
Self - Celebrity Guest
tvCelebrity Beef
2022
Self - Host
tvThe Bear
2022
David Fields
tvIs It Cake?
2022
Self - Judge
tvThat's My Jam
2021
Self - Guest
movieMortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms
2021
Johnny Cage (voice)
tvCrime Scene Kitchen
2021
Self - Host
tvCelebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
Self - Contestant
tvI Can See Your Voice
2020
Self - Guest Host
movieBecky
2020
Jeff
moviePsych 2: Lassie Come Home
2020
Lassiter's Father
movieCommunity Table Read
2020
Jeff Winger
tvDC's Stargirl
2020
Sylvester Pemberton / Starman / Sylvester Pemberton
tvDummy
2020
Agent Jason
movieMortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge
2020
Johnny Cage (voice)
tvWho Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020
Self - Contestant
tvTiger King
2020
Self - Host
tvMedical Police
2020
Joel McHale
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self - Guest
movieTrouble
2019
Norbert (voice)
tvLights Out with David Spade
2019
Self - Panelist
tvCard Sharks
2019
Self - Host
tvLove, Death & Robots
2019
Sergeant Morris (voice)
tvThe Masked Singer
2019
Self - Guest Panelist
tvThe Rookie
2018
Brad Hayes
movieAssassination Nation
2018
Nick Mathers
movieThe Happytime Murders
2018
Agent Campbell
movieStuck
2018
Judge Lepetri
movieGame Over, Man!
2018
Joel McHale
tvThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018
Self - Host
movieA Futile and Stupid Gesture
2018
Chevy Chase
tvThe Gong Show
2017
Self - Judge
tvThe F Word
2017
Self
tvMystery Science Theater 3000
2017
Doug McClure
tvDimension 404
2017
Mr. Maker
tvThe Great Indoors
2016
Ashley Jack Gordon
tvAmerican Housewife
2016
Doyle Bradford
tvMilo Murphy's Law
2016
Victor (voice)
tvMatch Game
2016
Self - Panelist
tvTo Tell the Truth
2016
Self - Panelist
tvDr. Ken
2015
Ross
movieBrooks McBeth: This Ain't Shakespeare
2015
Himself - Special Guest
tvThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self / Self - Guest
movieA Merry Friggin' Christmas
2014
Boyd Mitchler
tvblack-ish
2014
Joel McHale
movieAdult Beginners
2014
Hudson
tvBoJack Horseman
2014
Alex (voice)
movieBlended
2014
Mark
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self / Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest
tvRick and Morty
2013
Hemorrhage (voice)
tvRandy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
First Ninja (voice)
movieTed
2012
Rex
movieThe Big Year
2011
Barry Loomis
movieWhat's Your Number?
2011
Roger the Boss
movieSpy Kids: All the Time in the World
2011
Wilbur Wilson
tvConan
2010
Self
tvRegular Show
2010
DVD (voice)
The Marriage Ref
2010
Self - Panelist
movieThe Informant!
2009
Robert Herndon
tvCommunity
2009
Jeff Winger
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
tvWeb Soup
2009
Self
tvRuPaul's Drag Race
2009
Self - Guest Judge
movieOpen Season 2
2008
Elliot (Voice)
tvSons of Anarchy
2008
Warren
movieThe Onion Movie
2008
Office Worker
tvWater and Power
2008
Joel McHale
tvPushing Daisies
2007
Harold Hundin
movieLords of Dogtown
2005
TV Reporter
tvIron Chef America
2005
Himself
tvThe Soup
2004
Self - Host
movieSpider-Man 2
2004
Mr. Jacks
tvLast Comic Standing
2003
Himself
tvOliver Beene
2003
Man in Elevator
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest Host / Self - Guest
tvCSI: Miami
2002
Greg Welch
tvThe Huntress
2000
Quicky the Clown
tvTeen Choice Awards
1999
Self - Presenter
tvThe View
1997
Self / Self - Guest
movieAmerican Messiah
1995
Assassin
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Richard
tvThe X-Files
1993
Tad O'Malley
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Joel McHale (voice)
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest
tvAlmost Live!
1984
Self / Various
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975
Self - Host
movieUntitled Community Movie
Jeff Winger
Reimagined
Hamilton Lydell
tvStar Wars Detours
Host of Galaxy Rumors (voice)
Production4
tvAnimal Control
2023
Executive Producer
tvThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018
Production Executive
movieUntitled Community Movie
Executive Producer