Joel McHale is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He was born on November 20, 1971, in Rome, Italy, but was raised in Seattle, Washington. McHale began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing at various clubs and festivals across the United States. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom "Community", which aired from 2009 to 2014. McHale also hosted the popular E! series "The Soup" from 2004 to 2015, where he provided humorous commentary on various pop culture and entertainment news stories. In addition to his work on television, McHale has appeared in several films, including "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World" and "Ted". He has also hosted various award shows, including the 2014 White House Correspondents' Dinner. McHale is known for his sharp wit, irreverent humor, and ability to improvise. He has been praised for his comedic timing and his ability to make audiences laugh with his quick quips and sarcastic commentary. Some of McHale's other notable roles include his appearances on the NBC sitcom "Will & Grace" and his hosting duties on the game show "Card Sharks". He is also the host of "The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale" on Netflix.