Joel McHale

Biography

Date of Birth 20 November 1971, Rome, Lazio, Italy Birth Name Joel Edward McHale Height 6' 4" (1.93 m) Spouse Sarah Williams (20 July 1996 - present) 2 children Born in Rome, Italy and raised in Seattle, Washington, Joel was a history major at the University of Washington, where he also was a member of their championship football team. In addition, Joel received his Master's of Fine Arts from UW's Actor's Training Program. He is currently starring on NBC's hit comedy series, "Community" (2009), has a number of films on deck and recently wrapped a much-buzzed-about gig as the host of the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards. Joel recently wrapped production on Seth MacFarlane's Ted (2012), which is a live-action tale of a boy and his teddy bear. He will star opposite Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Seth MacFarlane, where he will play a charming but sleazy boss to Mila Kunis' character. He can be seen next in Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D (2011), opposite Jessica Alba, where he plays a spy-hunting reporter married to Alba's character, the stepmother to his children. He can also be seen in Dime con cuántos (2011) with Anna Faris and El gran año (2011) with Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson, which are both set to be released this fall. Previously, Joel starred opposite Matt Damon in Steven Soderbergh's comedic thriller, ¡El soplón! (2009). In addition, Joel continues to satirize pop culture and current events each week on E!'s "The Soup" (2004). Joel's quick wit and sharp comedic timing have made "The Soup" a pop culture phenomenon. Joel also performs his stand-up act around the country to sold-out audiences. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two sons.