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 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
