Joel McHale Biography, Joel Edward McHale born November 20, 1971 is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He is best known for hosting The Soup (2004–2015) and for his role as Jeffrey “Jeff” Winger on the NBC sitcom Community (2009–2015). McHale has appeared in films such as Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011), Ted (2012), and The Happytime Murders (2018). McHale also starred in the short-lived CBS sitcom The Great Indoors (2016–2017), hosted the reboot of Card Sharks (2019–2021), and played the superhero Starman in the show Stargirl (2020–2022). In 2020, he hosted a special aftershow interviewing key figures from the Netflix documentary series Tiger King and voiced Johnny Cage in the direct-to-video martial arts film Mortal Kombat Legends.
Joel McHale Biography
Joel Edward McHale was born in Rome, Italy, to a Canadian-born mother, Laurie (Jackson), and an American-born father, Jack McHale. His father, originally from Chicago, is of Irish descent, while his mother, from Vancouver, has Norwegian, Finnish, and English ancestry. Raised in Seattle, Washington, Joel graduated from Mercer Island High School before going on to major in history at the University of Washington. He was also a member of the university’s championship football team. Additionally, Joel earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from UW’s Actor’s Training Program. After graduating, Joel moved to Los Angeles, where he quickly landed roles in TV shows like Will & Grace (1998) and Oliver Beene (2003). In 2004, Joel’s career took off, as he booked roles in Spider-Man 2 (2004), The Onion Movie (2008), and Lords of Dogtown (2005).
Joel McHale Biography Details
| Born |
Joel Edward McHale
November 20, 1971 Rome, Italy
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| Education | University of Washington (BA, MFA) |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse |
Sarah Williams McHale
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
| Category | Singers Bio |
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About Joel McHale
Joel Edward McHale is an American actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for hosting The Soup and his role as Jeffrey “Jeff” Winger on the NBC sitcom Community. He has performed in the films Spider-Man 2, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, Ted, and The Happytime Murders.
- Born: 20 November 1971 (age 53 years), Rome, Italy
- Spouse: Sarah Williams (m. 1996)
- Height: 1.93 m
- Children: Edward Roy McHale, Isaac Hayden McHale
- Books: Thanks for the Money: How to Use My Life Story to Become the Best Joel Mchale You Can Be
- Education: University of Washington (1995), Mercer Island High School (1991), University of Washington School of Drama
Early Life
McHale was born in Rome, Italy, on November 20, 1971, to Jack McHale, who worked as the dean of students at Loyola University’s Rome Center, and his wife Laurie. His father is American, originally from Chicago, while his mother is Canadian, hailing from Vancouver. McHale has Irish and Norwegian ancestry and was raised Catholic. grew up on Mercer Island, Washington, and briefly lived in Haddonfield, New Jersey, before returning to Mercer Island.
He attended Mercer Island High School and graduated from the University of Washington in 1995 with a degree in history. He briefly joined the Theta Chi fraternity but left, as he didn’t feel it suited him. McHale was recruited for the University of Washington’s rowing team but later joined its football team as a walk-on tight end. Although he spent two years with the team, he didn’t play in any games, but he was part of the team that competed in the 1993 Rose Bowl.
Joel McHale Facts & Wiki
Where does Joel McHale live? And how much money does Joel McHale earn?
| Birth Date | 20-11-1971 |
| Heritage/origin | American- Italian- Irish- Norwegian- |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion – believes in God? | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | He lives together in a house in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA. |
Joel McHale Net Worth, Salary
| Estimated Net Worth | 14 million Dollar |
| Yearly Salary | 0.06 million |
| Product Endorsements | The Soup |
| Colleagues | Eric Bana, Olivia Munn & Drew Barrymore |
| Management | Unknown |
Joel McHale: Wife, Dating, Family & Friends
Who is Joel McHale dating in 2025?
| Relationship status | Married (Since 1996) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Current Wife of Joel McHale | Sarah Williams |
| Ex-girlfriends or ex-wives | |
| Has any kids? | Yes, father of: Edward (9), Isaac (6) |
Family
Names of father, mother, kids, brothers & sisters:
- Jack McHale (Father)
- Laurie McHale (Mother)
- Edward (Son)
- Isaac (Son)
Friends
- Seth MacFarlane
Skin, Hair & Eye Color
This friendly fun charming actor originating from Rome, Italy has a slim body & square face type. Joel McHale makes commercials for Gucci, but actually uses: Calvin Klein.
| Hair color | Regular brown |
| Hair type | Wavy |
| Hair Length | |
| Hairstyle | Caesar |
| Distinct feature | dimples |
| Skin Tone/Complexion | Type II: Fair skin |
| Skin Type | Normal |
| Beard or Mustache | Beard |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Does Joel McHale smoke? | No, never |
Height, Weight, Body Measurements, Tattoos & Style
| Height | 193 cm |
| Weight | 85 kilo |
| Clothing style | alternative |
| Favorite colors | black |
| Feet size | 14 |
| Biceps | 31 |
| Waist size | 106 |
| Buste size | 130 |
| Butt size | 120 |
| Does Joel McHale have a tattoo? | No |
| Fitness, workout and diet | Exercise: Push Ups
Diet: almonds, Fish, vegetables, hard-boiled eggs |