Joel McHale

Joel McHale

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.

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Joel McHale Movies

Discover the best Joel McHale movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Joel McHale ranked by year and score.

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Stop! That! Train!

Stop! That! Train! (2026)

Action Comedy Music
Best friends and railway attendants Glamazon and her partner land dream jobs aboard the Glamazonian Express, the most opulent train on the rails. When a catastrophic storm threatens Los Angeles,...
Score 5.3
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Scream 7

Scream 7 (2026)

Crime Horror Mystery
Sidney Prescott thought she had finally outrun the mask. Settled into something resembling a normal life, she had built a home, a family, a future that felt earned after decades...
Score 6.2
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Adult Beginners

Adult Beginners (2014)

Comedy Drama
When a startup-obsessed Manhattan entrepreneur's business implodes spectacularly, he has nowhere to go but his sister's suburban home. There, he lands an unlikely gig as a live-in nanny to her...
Score 5.4
4
Deliver Us from Evil

Deliver Us from Evil (2014)

Crime Horror Thriller
NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie has seen enough of New York's worst to develop a hard shell against the inexplicable. But a string of grotesque crimes, each defying any logical framework,...
Score 6.2
5
Blended

Blended (2014)

Comedy Romance
A disastrous first date should have ended things before they started, but a shared vacation rental in South Africa forces a recently divorced mother and widowed father to confront each...
Score 6.9
6
Ted

Ted (2012)

Comedy Fantasy
When John Bennett was eight years old, a Christmas wish turned his stuffed bear into an actual, talking, beer-drinking best friend. Twenty-five years later, Ted is still on the couch,...
Score 6.4
7
The Informant!

The Informant! (2009)

Comedy Crime Drama
Mark Whitacre, an ambitious ADM executive, strikes a Faustian bargain with the FBI to expose his employer's price-fixing scheme. Yet his motivations prove far murkier than righteous indignation. Steven Soderbergh's...
Score 6.2
8
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
Peter Parker is falling apart. His grades are slipping, his landlord wants him gone, and the girl he loves is moving on with someone else. When he walks away from...
Score 7.3

Joel McHale TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Joel McHale TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Joel McHale.

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Animal Control

Animal Control (2023)

Comedy
Frank runs the town's animal control operation with the demeanor of someone who's seen too much and trusts too little. A former cop turned bureaucratic misfit, he possesses an almost...
Score 6.1
2
Community

Community (2009)

Comedy
Greendale Community College sits somewhere at the bottom of higher education, and the people drawn to it are no accident. A disgraced lawyer, a former housewife, an aging ex-jock, a...
Score 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Joel McHale? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Joel McHale are Stop! That! Train!, Scream 7, and Adult Beginners.
How many movies and TV shows has Joel McHale starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 10 titles starring Joel McHale, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Joel McHale worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Joel McHale maintains a strong average user rating of 6.4 out of 10 across all tracked titles.