Joel McHale is an American comedian, actor, and television host known for his sharp wit. He gained fame as the host of The Soup (2004–2015), where he humorously critiqued pop culture. McHale is also recognized for his role as Jeff Winger on the comedy series Community (2009–2015). He has appeared in films such as Ted (2012) and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011) and hosted events like the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2014.