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| McHale was born in ], ], and is of ] and ] roots.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/on/personalities/bio/joel.jsp Joel McHale E! Bio</ref> He grew up in the ] area, graduating from ] in suburban Seattle in 1990. | McHale was born in ], ], and is of ] and ] roots.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/on/personalities/bio/joel.jsp Joel McHale E! Bio</ref> He grew up in the ] area, graduating from ] in suburban Seattle in 1990. | ||
| He received a ] in History from the ] in 1995. While at the University of Washington, McHale belonged to the ]. He was recruited to be on the ] team, but later joined the football team, playing ] for two years, and was a member of the school's 1991 national championship team <ref></ref>. Before completing the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington, he became part of the '']'' cast, a local sketch-comedy TV show produced in Seattle. | He received a ] in History from the ] in 1995. While at the University of Washington, McHale belonged to the ]. He was recruited to be on the ] team, but later joined the football team, playing ] for two years, and was a member of the school's 1991 national championship team <ref></ref>. Before completing the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington, he became part of the '']'' cast, a local sketch-comedy TV show produced in Seattle. | ||
| From 1993 until 1997, Joel was a member of the improv comedy group at ], participating in Theatersports! at the Market Theater located in ] in downtown Seattle |
From 1993 until 1997, Joel was a member of the improv comedy group at ], participating in Theatersports! at the Market Theater located in ] in downtown Seattle <ref></ref>. | ||
| ⚫ | ==Personal== | ||
| Joel and Sarah Williams married on 20 July 1996 <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0570364/bio imdb bio</ref> <ref>http://www.psarts.org/Press2007/ExpressYourselfEOnline.html Sarah, Edward, Joel McHale</ref>. They have two sons: Edward Roy (2005) and Isaac Hayden(March 12, 2008). Edward underwent open heart surgery at 2 months old and made a full recovery <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0570364/bio imdb bio</ref>. Joel made fun of newborn Isaac on the Friday March 14 episode of '']''. The family moved from Glendale <ref>http://guests.themls.com/profile_page.cfm?mls=07-232103 McHale's Glnedal home for sale</ref> to Los Feliz, California to have more room for their second son Isaac<ref>http://plastic90210.blogspot.com/2008/01/celebrity-digs-sunday-joel-mchale.html McHale buys $1.8 million dollar house</ref>. | |||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| After graduating, he moved to ] and landed small roles on '']'', '']'', '']'', and was a TV reporter in the dramatic biopic '']''. He |
After graduating, he moved to ] and landed small roles on '']'', '']'', '']'', and was a TV reporter in the dramatic biopic '']''. He guest starred as a cast member on the ] reality show '']'' during the pilot episode and also had a guest part in episode 1.6 of the ] show '']''. He also made an appearance in '']'' as the bank manager. | ||
| He is currently filming '']'' in Decatur, Illinois in which he plays an FBI Agent. | |||
| ⚫ | McHale is also a weekly guest on the '']'' and ''] Show'', and on the ''] Show'' on 94.1 WYSP in ]{{Fact|date=April 2008}}, and is an occasional guest on the ] <ref></ref> show. He has been a judge on '']''. He was involved in the American version of the British TV show '']'' |
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| He frequently appears as a co-host on ]. He has a long association with ], where he has done several plays. He has also done commercials for ], ], and ]. | |||
| ⚫ | ===''The Soup''=== | ||
| ⚫ | McHale hosts '']'', a satirical weekly television show on the E! television network. Throughout the show, he takes the audience through the oddities and ridiculous happenings of the week in television. The show has become a cult hit due to his stinging criticism of American entertainment and pop culture obsession, as well as for his comedic talent and off-kilter subject material. | ||
| ⚫ | McHale is also a weekly guest on the '']'' and ''] Show'', and on the ''] Show'' on 94.1 WYSP in ]{{Fact|date=April 2008}}, and is an occasional guest on the ] <ref></ref> show. He has been a judge on '']''. He was involved in the American version of the British TV show '']''. He made a guest appearance on the finale of ] season 6, when he gave a recap of the show's events in his typical format of jokes made popular on ]. | ||
| ⚫ | ==Personal |
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| McHale is married <ref>http://www.psarts.org/Press2007/ExpressYourselfEOnline.html Sarah, Edward, Joel McHale</ref> and has two sons: Edward Roy (b. 2005) and Isaac Hayden (b. 2008). | |||
| ⚫ | ===''The Soup''=== | ||
| ⚫ | McHale hosts '']'', a satirical weekly television show on the E! television network. Throughout the show, he takes the audience through the oddities and ridiculous happenings of the week in television. The show has become a cult hit due to his stinging criticism of American entertainment and pop culture obsession, as well as for his comedic talent and off-kilter subject material. Lou the ] <ref>http://www.celebritydogwatcher.com/2006/12/10/joel-mchale-and-his-sidekick-lou/#more-1119 Lou and McHale</ref> is also a comedic point of the show. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External |
==External Links== | ||
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| *{{imdb name|id=0570364|name=Joel McHale}} | *{{imdb name|id=0570364|name=Joel McHale}} | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 26 October 2008
| Joel McHale | |
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| File:Joel mchale crop.jpgJoel McHale, 2007 | |
| Born | Joel Edward McHale |
| Years active | 1995 - present |
| Spouse | Sarah Williams (1996 - present) 2 children |
Joel Edward McHale (born November 20, 1971) is an American television host, comedian, and actor. He is best known as the host of The Soup on E! Entertainment Television.
Biography
McHale was born in Rome, Italy, and is of Irish and Nordic roots. He grew up in the Seattle area, graduating from Mercer Island High School in suburban Seattle in 1990.
He received a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Washington in 1995. While at the University of Washington, McHale belonged to the Theta Chi Fraternity. He was recruited to be on the rowing team, but later joined the football team, playing tight end for two years, and was a member of the school's 1991 national championship team . Before completing the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington, he became part of the Almost Live! cast, a local sketch-comedy TV show produced in Seattle.
From 1993 until 1997, Joel was a member of the improv comedy group at Unexpected Productions, participating in Theatersports! at the Market Theater located in Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle .
Personal
Joel and Sarah Williams married on 20 July 1996 . They have two sons: Edward Roy (2005) and Isaac Hayden(March 12, 2008). Edward underwent open heart surgery at 2 months old and made a full recovery . Joel made fun of newborn Isaac on the Friday March 14 episode of The Soup. The family moved from Glendale to Los Feliz, California to have more room for their second son Isaac.
Career
After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles and landed small roles on Oliver Beene, CSI: Miami, Will & Grace, and was a TV reporter in the dramatic biopic Lords of Dogtown. He guest starred as a cast member on the NBC reality show Thank God You're Here during the pilot episode and also had a guest part in episode 1.6 of the ABC show Pushing Daisies. He also made an appearance in Spider-Man 2 as the bank manager.
He is currently filming The Informant in Decatur, Illinois in which he plays an FBI Agent.
He frequently appears as a co-host on Loveline. He has a long association with Circle X Theatre, where he has done several plays. He has also done commercials for Burger King, Dockers, and Sealy.
McHale is also a weekly guest on the The Adam Carolla Show and Mickey and Amelia Show, and on the Kidd Chris Show on 94.1 WYSP in Philadelphia, and is an occasional guest on the Opie and Anthony show. He has been a judge on Iron Chef America. He was involved in the American version of the British TV show The IT Crowd. He made a guest appearance on the finale of Last Comic Standing season 6, when he gave a recap of the show's events in his typical format of jokes made popular on The Soup.
The Soup
McHale hosts The Soup, a satirical weekly television show on the E! television network. Throughout the show, he takes the audience through the oddities and ridiculous happenings of the week in television. The show has become a cult hit due to his stinging criticism of American entertainment and pop culture obsession, as well as for his comedic talent and off-kilter subject material. Lou the chihuahua (dog) is also a comedic point of the show.
References
- http://www.eonline.com/on/personalities/bio/joel.jsp Joel McHale E! Bio
- THECHAT (washingtonpost.com)
- International Festival of Improv
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0570364/bio imdb bio
- http://www.psarts.org/Press2007/ExpressYourselfEOnline.html Sarah, Edward, Joel McHale
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0570364/bio imdb bio
- http://guests.themls.com/profile_page.cfm?mls=07-232103 McHale's Glnedal home for sale
- http://plastic90210.blogspot.com/2008/01/celebrity-digs-sunday-joel-mchale.html McHale buys $1.8 million dollar house
- Joel McHale on Opie and Anthony
- http://www.celebritydogwatcher.com/2006/12/10/joel-mchale-and-his-sidekick-lou/#more-1119 Lou and McHale
External Links
- Official website and MySpace page
- Joel McHale at IMDb
- E! Online Biography
- LAist.com Interview with Joel McHale
- Article about Joel McHale in Almost Live