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 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
Cast Credits
Scream 7
Character: Mark Evans
MOVIE • 2026
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2025
The 1% Club
Character: Self - Host
TV • 2025
Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox
Character: James Bunratty
MOVIE • 2025
California King
Character: Zane
MOVIE • 2025
The Real Full Monty
Character: Self (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2024
The Dawgfather: The Legend of Don James
Character: Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2024
Grave Conversations
Character: Self
TV • 2024
Better Off
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Parachute
Character: Jamie Collins
MOVIE • 2024
Dinner Time Live with David Chang
Character: Self
TV • 2024
JEREMY
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
It's a Wonderful Knife
Character: David Carruthers
MOVIE • 2023
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match
Character: Johnny Cage (voice)
MOVIE • 2023
House of Villains
Character: Self - Host
TV • 2023
Krapopolis
Character: Games Commentator (voice)
TV • 2023
Office Race
Character: Spencer
MOVIE • 2023
Dr Phil LIVE!
Character: Self
TV • 2023
Attack of the Doc!
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Celebrity Prank Wars
Character: Self
TV • 2023
Crew
Crew Credits
Animal Control
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2023
Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2019
Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2019
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
Role: Production Executive
TV • 2018
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Role: Writer
TV • 2017
Six Seasons and a Finale
Role: Thanks
MOVIE • 2016
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
Role: Thanks
MOVIE • 2014
Untitled Community Movie
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • TBA