Famous movie series - "The X-Files" and "CSI: Miami" - opened up a lot of talented and gifted actors to the world. One of them is Joel McHale, which I would like to talk about a little more today.
Biography
Joel McHale was born in the heart of sunny Italy - in the city of Rome. On November 20, 1971, Lori gave her husband Jack the middle son. In addition to him, two boys were still raised in the family. Large parents with their descendants did not live long in Italy. Joel's father was offered a job at an American university. And the family successfully moved to permanent residence in Seattle.
While studying at Mercer Island High School, Joel McHale begins attending a theater studio. Further, the passion for the scene intensifies. And the guy constantly takes part in the productions of the Youth Theater (Youth Theater Northwest). In 1991, the young man graduated from high school and entered the University of Washington. Five years later, he receives a bachelor's degree in history.
Multifaceted talent
Joel McHale belongs to the number of people who can not sit still, doing one thing. This is a very versatile person. In school years, the actor was engaged in rowing, at the university he took part in the games of the football team. He was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity.
Professionals in the cinema
But still, a passion for cinema and theater overpowered the love of sports. It should be noted that Joel is one of the few in American cinema who has a professional acting education. He is not some self-taught person who miraculously got to the big screens. McHale is a professional actor who has good inclinations, excellent knowledge and a whole bag of experience. Joel received a master's degree when he studied for an actor training program at the University of Washington.
Films and TV shows
Of course, like many other actors now known, Joel McHale initially received only minor, episodic roles. He appeared in some scenes of such acclaimed TV shows as Will and Grace, The Huntress, CSI: Miami. A little later, he starred in the popular film Spider-Man, playing the role of a bank employee. Then again there are small episodes in the films "Onion News" and "Kings of Dogtown."
Further, the actor is invited to the roles of the main characters. In 2009, the series “Informator” was released with his participation. And a little later, the young man appears in the film "Spy Kids 2". Joel McHale, whose films are always well known, is becoming a significant figure in American cinema. Like many other actors, Joel does not miss the opportunity to be involved in creating animated films. He voiced several characters from the cartoon "Season of the Hunt." He also took part in television shows, including programs created for a children's audience.
Personal life
The actor is very serious not only about his professional career, but also about his personal life. He has long been happily married to Sarah Williams. The wedding took place in 1996. In a marriage, the couple has two charming babies: Edward Roy (born in 2005) and Isaac Hayden (born in 2008). At the moment, a happy family constantly lives in Hollywood.