Jack McBrayer facts for kids
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Jack McBrayer
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| Born | May 27, 1973 Macon, Georgia, U.S.
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| Education | University of Evansville (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
Jack McBrayer (born May 27, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He is well-known for playing funny characters. Many people know him from the TV show 30 Rock, where he played Kenneth Parcell. He was even nominated for an award for this role!
Jack also used his voice for popular animated characters. He was the voice of Fix-It Felix Jr. in the movies Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and its sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). He also voiced the main character Wander in the Disney XD series Wander Over Yonder. You might have heard his voice in other shows like Phineas and Ferb, Puppy Dog Pals, Amphibia, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.
In 2021, Jack McBrayer helped create and star in the Apple TV+ show Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show. This show teaches about kindness and premiered on November 5, 2021.
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Jack McBrayer's Early Life
Jack McBrayer was born in Macon, Georgia. When he was 15, his family moved to Conyers, Georgia. He went to Heritage High School. Later, he studied theater at the University of Evansville.
Jack McBrayer's Career Journey
From 1995 to 2002, Jack worked at comedy theaters in Chicago, like The Second City. This experience helped him meet Tina Fey, who later created 30 Rock.
Working with Conan O'Brien
Jack appeared in many comedy skits on Late Night with Conan O'Brien from 2002 to 2004. He often played funny characters from the Southern United States. He even appeared on the show as his character Kenneth Parcell from 30 Rock.
Voice Acting and Movies
Jack has done a lot of voice acting. He voiced Irving DuBois on Phineas and Ferb starting in 2009. In 2010, he was in the movie Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. He also appeared in the children's show Yo Gabba Gabba! doing "Knock Knock Joke of the Day."
A big voice role for Jack was Fix-It Felix Jr. in Disney's animated movie Wreck-It Ralph in 2012. He played the video game opponent who becomes a friend to the main character. He returned to voice Felix again in the 2018 sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
In 2013, he starred in commercials for Kia cars with basketball player Blake Griffin. He also appeared in a commercial for Barnes & Noble.
Recent Projects
In 2016, Jack played Penny's older brother Randall on the TV show The Big Bang Theory. In 2018, he was one of the actors who voiced the audiobook A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo.
In 2019, Jack performed in the musical Waitress in London's West End. He played the role of Ogie. The show opened in February 2019 and he performed until June 2019.
More recently, in 2021, he was a contestant on the Netflix baking show Nailed It!. As of 2024, he hosts the show Zillow Gone Wild on HBO Max.
Jack McBrayer's Film and TV Roles
Jack McBrayer has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Movies
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) as Glenn
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as Darald
- Despicable Me (2010) as Carnival Barker (voice)
- Wreck-It Ralph (2012) as Fix-It Felix Jr. (voice)
- Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017) as Clumsy Smurf (voice)
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) as Fix-It Felix Jr. (voice)
- Queenpins (2021) as Agent Park
- Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024) as Farmbot (voice)
- Unfrosted (2024) as Steve Schwinn
Television Shows
- 30 Rock (2006–2013, 2020) as Kenneth Parcell
- Phineas and Ferb (2009–2015) as Irving (voice)
- The Simpsons (2011) as Ewell Freestone "Peach Guy" (voice)
- Wander Over Yonder (2013–2016) as Wander (voice)
- The Middle (2013–2018) as Dr. Ted Goodwin
- The Big Bang Theory (2016) as Randall (Penny's Brother)
- Big Mouth (2017–2018) (voice)
- Puppy Dog Pals (2017–2021) as Hedgie (voice)
- Amphibia (2019–2022) as Toadie (voice)
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020, 2023) as Badgey (voice)
- Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show (2021–present) as Himself
Awards and Nominations
Jack McBrayer has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.
Children's and Family Emmy Awards
- In 2022, he was nominated for Outstanding Host for Hello Jack! The Kindness Show.
Primetime Emmy Awards
- He was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 30 Rock in 2009.
- He also received nominations for his work on 30 Rock: Kenneth The Web Page and Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell.
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Jack and the cast of 30 Rock won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2008. They were also nominated several other times for this award.
See also
In Spanish: Jack McBrayer para niños
