Actor, Comedian & Host of Fox's "The 1% Club"; Known for Television Comedy Series "Animal Control" & "Community"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Joel McHale Biography

Joel McHale is an actor, comedian, writer, and television host known for his work in television comedy, pop culture commentary, and entertainment hosting. McHale earned an MFA from the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington before moving to Los Angeles, where he appeared in early guest roles on shows such as "Will & Grace" and "Diagnosis: Murder." He gained national recognition as the host of "The Soup" on E!, a satirical weekly series focused on reality television and celebrity culture, which he led for more than a decade across 12 seasons.

McHale's prominence increased with his role as Jeff Winger, a suspended lawyer attending community college, on the NBC sitcom "Community." The series ran for six seasons, developed a devoted cult following, and received accolades including an Emmy and a Critics' Choice Television Award. McHale's performance contributed to the show's enduring popularity and influence in the comedy television landscape. His success on "Community" led to film roles in "The Informant!" directed by Steven Soderbergh, "Ted," "Deliver Us from Evil," and "Blended."

In addition to acting, McHale has hosted major events such as the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the ESPY Awards, the Independent Spirit Awards, and the People's Choice Awards. He launched "The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale" on Netflix, a topical series featuring celebrity guests, sketches, and commentary on current events. McHale also co-hosts "The Darkest Timeline" podcast with Ken Jeong and authored the book "Thanks for the Money: How to Use My Life Story to Become the Best Joel McHale You Can Be."

McHale stars in and executive produces the Fox workplace comedy "Animal Control," playing Frank Shaw, a former police officer turned animal control officer. He has appeared on Hulu drama "The Bear," hosted Fox's culinary competition series "Crime Scene Kitchen," and E! reality competition "House of Villains." McHale also hosts "The 1% Club" and continues to perform stand-up comedy nationwide. He is set to reprise his role as Jeff Winger in a "Community" movie for Peacock, reuniting with the original cast.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/06/2026.

Joel McHale Videos

JOEL MCHALE Revisits the Good, the Bad, and the Violent Times

JOEL MCHALE Revisits the Good, the Bad, and the Violent Times

Joel McHale (Animal Control Community) joins us again this week to spread out on the couch share a bunch of laughs.

Joel McHale: Live From Pyongyang (Official Trailer)

Joel McHale: Live From Pyongyang (Official Trailer)

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Joel McHale is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joel McHale for your event is available upon request. Joel McHale generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ken Jeong, Alfonso Ribeiro, Justin Willman, Bowen Yang and Kenan Thompson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joel McHale for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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