Joel McHale

American comedian, actor, and television host

Joel McHale is an American actor and comedian. He performed in Theatersports improv shows at Seattle's Market Theatre for four years with Unexpected Productions. McHale earned a walk-on spot as a backup tight end on the University of Washington Huskies football team during their 1991 NCAA championship run. His film credits include Adult Beginners, Blended with Adam Sandler, and Ted with Mark Wahlberg. He has also appeared in the series Animal Control and Community. McHale has produced the film Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang, the series Crime Scene Kitchen, and hosted the comedy podcast The Darkest Timeline.

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The Rich Eisen Show Hour 3: Seahawks LB Ernest Jones, plus Joel McHale In-Studio Football
Seahawks LB Ernest Jones and Rich discuss him famously clapping back at Puka Nacua after the Rams WR tried to troll Sam Darnold on social media, says why Seattle’s Super Bowl win holds extra special meaning for him in the wake of losing his father recently, and more.Die-hard Seahawks fan Joel McHale joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what it was like to party with the team into the wee hours of the morning following Super Bowl LX, promotes his ‘Animal Control’ FOX sitcom, and reveals his favorite moments from hosting the late, great ‘Talk Soup.’Rich and the guys debates which team the defending champion Seahawks will host in their season-opening game next fall in front of the 12’s in Seattle.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Joel McHale on Apple TV

Movies & TV Shows

Community Comedy · 2015
Animal Control Comedy · 2026
Blended Comedy · 2014

Joel McHale on Apple Music

Albums

Live from Pyongyang 2019

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Joel McHale on Apple Podcasts

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FROM: Roma, Italy
BORN: November 20, 1971