About Joel McHale

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, and blessed with Irish and Nordic ancestral roots, Joel McHale is one of the whitest and fairest television hosts around. Armed with sunscreen, his Mariners jersey and plenty of Wellbutrin, Joel became a cast member on Comedy Central's "Almost Live!" During that time he realized he should learn to act.

Following in the footsteps of Patrick Duffy, Joel managed to complete the Actor's Training Masters Program at The University of Washington in 2000 where he honed ...