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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We're Here to Help Baked Good Robin Hood & Fight Falcon With Fire (with Joel McHale and Ravi Patel) Comedy ·
Jake and Gareth put a stop to a stream of unwanted packages. Then, Joel McHale and Ravi Patel are back to clean up the dead birds around the house. Plus, the epic finale to Ep 313 "This is Fish, This is Family, This is Wonderful."Vote for The Helpies until November 16th here: https://forms.gle/HjwSp6X1PfmXSqGu9Watch Season 5 of Animal Control starring Joel McHale and Ravi Patel, Sundays on Fox and stream next day on Hulu.Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Joel McHale on Apple TV

Movies & TV Shows

Scream 7 Horror · 2026
Community Comedy · 2015
The Informant! Crime · 2009
Animal Control Comedy · 2026
Ted Comedy · 2012

Joel McHale on Apple Music

Albums

Live from Pyongyang 2019

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FROM: Roma, Italy
BORN: November 20, 1971