B: April 9, 1982 in Ottawa, Ontario
Jay Baruchel began life as Jonathan Adam Horrace McGee Saunders Baruchel. He began acting at the age of twelve when he landed a job on the Nickelodeon television series Are You Afraid of the Dark? transforming what was supposed to be a one-time guest appearance into a recurring role. The role was a springboard for his career, leading to his first Canadian series, My Hometown. Baruchel fulfilled a long held dream in 2002 when he directed the short film Edgar & Jane which he also wrote, produced and shot in Montreal. More recently he directed and costarred in the 2017 feature comedy Goon: Last of the Enforcers. Baruchel currently resides in Montreal and is an avid hockey and soccer fan. Also see: Jay Baruchel at Boat Rocker |
Features & TV Movies: Who Gets the House? (1999) Almost Famous (2000) She’s Out of My League (2010) Dragons: Riders of Berk (voice, 2012-2015) LOL: Last One Laughing Canada (Host, 2021) TV Series – Guest appearances: Marcy (2011) Credits as a Director: Credits as a Sceenwriter: |