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Jonathan Baruchel

Biography of Jonathan Baruchel

Jonathan Baruchel Bio

Jonathan Adam Saunders Baruchel is an actor and filmmaker from Canada. He is most recognized for his starring parts in the comedy Fanboys (2009), and She’s Out of My League (2010), as well as his voice work as Hiccup Haddock in the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. Furthermore, in the 2010 Disney action-fantasy movie The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Baruchel played the co-lead role. As of 2024, movies starring Baruchel had brought in approximately $1.28 billion at the global box office.

Additionally, Critics praised his leading roles on television, such as Josh Greenberg in the FXX comedy series Man Seeking Woman (2015–2017) and Steven Karp in Judd Apatow’s comedy series Undeclared (2001–2002).In the biographical comedy-drama film BlackBerry (2023), Baruchel portrayed co-founder Mike Lazaridis of BlackBerry. He received the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in a Comedy Film for his role.

Early Life – Education and Birth Place

Jonathan Baruchel Early life

The son of antiques dealer Serge Baruchel and freelance writer Robyne (née Ropell), Baruchel, was born in Ottawa, Ontario. However, He was raised in Montréal, Quebec’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighborhood, and he has a younger sister. Paris, France, is the birthplace of his father. Baruchel’s background includes French and Irish Catholics, with a quarter being Jewish. Moreover, He has declared that County Mayo is where he thinks his Irish ancestry lies. 

Struggle and Career of Jonathan Baruche

Jonathan Baruchel career

From 1996 to 2006

Baruchel was only twelve when he landed his first acting role. In 1996, he had one of his first significant acting roles in the local television show My Hometown. From 1997 to 1998, he jointly organized Popular Mechanics for Kids alongside Elisha Cuthbert. After making a brief cameo in Cameron Crowe’s Oscar-winning film Almost Famous, Baruchel landed the role of Steven Karp in Judd Apatow’s critically acclaimed but short-lived television series Undeclared, alongside Charlie Hunnam, Seth Rogen, Monica Keena, and Carla Gallo. Next, he made an appearance in Roger Avary’s The Rules of Attraction alongside James Van Der Beek.

Subsequently, In Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby from 2004, Baruchel portrayed boxing hopeful Danger Barch. After that, Baruchel starred in Nemesis Game and Fetching Cody. In 2005, she costarred with Don Johnson on the WB series Just Legal, and in 2006, she made a brief appearance on the CBS drama Numb3rs. Baruchel starred with Jack Black, Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan, and Robert Downey Jr. in the Ben Stiller-directed Tropic Thunder, I’m Reed Fish, Just Buried, and Knocked Up (which brought him back together with Judd Apatow, Jason Segel, and Seth Rogen).

From 2007 to 2011

In an attempt to raise money and interest for a larger-scale, comparable project that was eventually released in 2013 under the title This Is the End. He was on Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist in 2008. In Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian, he also had a cameo.

The Trotsky, DreamWorks’ She’s Out of My League (against Alice Eve), and the live-action Disney version of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice were among the movies in which Baruchel starred in 2010. In addition, he provided the voice of the lead character in the critically acclaimed animated film How to Train Your Dragon, a position he has since maintained throughout the franchise, which includes its television adaptation.

Furthermore, he appeared in two supporting roles in the Canadian comedy series The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour in 2010 as well. He wrote the screenplay for the movie Goon, in which Evan Goldberg portrayed his character, Johnny Klutz. Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy, two more Canadian actors, co-star in the film Goon. In addition, Baruchel made appearances in promotional videos for the Canadian progressive rock band Rush’s 2012–2013 Clockwork Angels tour and the 2010 Adidas Originals “Cantina” commercial campaign, which coincided with the FIFA World Cup. 

He made an appearance in the music video for the rapper Necro’s song “Toxsik Waltz” in July 2012. He starred in the popular apocalyptic comedy This Is the End in the summer of 2013, and in 2014, he returned to Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon 2 and the RoboCop reboot.

From 2014 to 2020

They announced the news that Baruchel would be featured in the FXX comedy Man Seeking Woman, which debuted in January 2015, in July 2014. Additionally, he starred in Idlewild’s 2015 music video for the song “Every Little Means Trust”. Baruchel also contributed to the script for the Captain Canuck comic book series published by Chapterhouse. Goon: Last of the Enforcers is a 2017 sports comedy film directed, written, and starring Baruchel. It is a follow-up to the 2011 film Goon.
Furthermore, he published Born Into It: A Fan’s Life, his first book, with Harper Collins in 2018. The book included anecdotes, recollections from his early years, and poignant stories about his life as a Montreal Canadiens fan to further explore his passion for the team. In 2019, Baruchel starred in two films as a director: the Canadian horror thriller Random Acts of Violence and the Danish feature The Kindness of Strangers, which came out after the release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. 

From 2021 to 2024

Hosted by Baruchel, the original audio podcast documentary series for Audible.ca, Highly Legal, delves into the political, economic, and post-legalization history of marijuana in Canada in 2021. The lead single from The Tragically Hip’s archival EP Saskadelphia, “Ouch,” featured Baruchel and his spouse, Rebecca-Jo Dunham, in the music video that same year. Additionally, they chose him to host LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video on February 18, 2022. In addition, He makes an appearance in the revival of The Kids in the Hall’s seventh episode. 

We’re All Gonna Baruchel hosted Die (Even Jay Baruchel), a six-episode documentary series about the end of the world that examined probable world-ending hazards on Crave in 2022. In his capacity as host, Baruchel convened with scientists and other specialists to deliberate on the viability of the hazards as well as possible remedies and breakthroughs to address the problems.

Filmography 

Title  / Years Role
Who Gets the House? (1999)Jonathan
Almost Famous (2000)Vic Munoz
The Rules of Attraction (2002)Harry
Nemesis Game (2003)Jeremy Curran
Million Dollar Baby (2004)Danger Barch
Fetching Cody (2005)Art Frankel
Knocked Up (2006)Jay
Jay and Seth versus the Apocalypse (2007)Himself
Tropic Thunder (2008)Kevin Sandusky
The Watchmaker (2012)Tax man
The Art of the Steal (2013)Francie
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)Hiccup (voice)
Lovesick (2016)Mark
Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017)Pat
Random Acts of Violence (2019)Ezra
BlackBerry (2023)Mike Lazaridis
Humane (2024)Jared York

Television Shows

Name / Years Role
My Hometown (1996-1998)Thomas Thompson
Undeclared (20001-2002)Steven Karp
The Stones (2004)Winston Stone
Just Legal (2005-2006)Skip Ross
Numb3rs (2006-2007)Oswald Kittner
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour (2011)Private Prosciutto / Falcon
DreamWorks Dragons (2012-2018)Hiccup (voice)
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)Hiccup (voice)
The Kids in the Hall (2022)Smoker
Son of a Critch (2023)Scott Howell

Awards and Nomination

Jonathan Baruchel Awards

Award Names / YearsCategory / Results
US Comedy Arts Festival (2007)Best Actor Award / Won
Canadian Comedy Awards (2010)Best Performance by a Male–Film / Won
Jutra Awards (2011)Best Actor (Meilleur Acteur) / Won
Vancouver Film Critics Circle (2013)Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film / Nominated
Daytime Emmy Awards (2019)Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program / Won
Canadian Screen Awards (2024)Best Lead Performance in a Comedy Film / Won

Relationship – Love Life, Marriage or Girlfriend 

Jonthan Baruchel Family

From 2011 to 2013, Baruchel and actress Alison Pill were engaged. He referred to their split on February 16, 2013, via a tweet. Baruchel proposed to his girlfriend Rebecca-Jo Dunham in May 2018. On September 21, 2019, they tied the knot in Portugal. According to Baruchel, he is “probably agnostic”.
In honor of his Irish ancestry, Baruchel has multiple tattoos, including a red Maple Leaf on his left pectoral that appears in the films Fanboys, Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder, and This Is the End. Since the early 2000s, Baruchel has been a fan of the Scottish football team Celtic. In 2016, he co-produced a documentary chronicling his journey to developing feelings for the team. 

Figure – Physical Measurements of Jonathan Baruchel

Jonathan Baruchel Fitness

Jay’s bodily measurements, including weight, height, bust, waist, and shoe size, are listed here.

Body Size Slim
Height 6′ 0″ or 183 cm
Weight75 kg or 165 Ibs
Physical Measurement38-29-42 Inch
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Dress Size Unknown
Shoe size  10.5 US

Age Of Jonathan Baruchel

On April 9, 1982, Jay was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Additionally, he will be 42 years old in 2024.

Wiki Info

Here is some Wiki information about Jay given below.

Real NameJay Baruchel
NicknameJay
Date of BirthApril 9, 1982
Place of BirthOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Age 41
NationalityCanadian
ReligionChristian
ParentsFather – Robyne Ropell
Mother – Serge Victor Baruchel
Spouse NameAlison Pill (2010-2013)
Rebecca-Jo Dunham (2018-Present)
Marital StatusMarried
Zodiac SignAries
Occupation          Actor
Comedian
Director
Writer
Producer

Net Worth

 Baruchel’s estimated net worth is $6 million.

Social Media Accounts

Below are some of Jay’s social media accounts with followers. Unfortunately, his followers are fewer than Matt Czuchry, Gael García, Eugenio Siller, and Jharrel Jerome.

Instagram114K Followers
Twitter10K Followers
Facebook29K Followers

Where was Jonathan Baruchel born?

His birthplace is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

What is Jonathan Baruchel’s zodiac sign?

Jay's zodiac sign is Aries.

What is the net worth of Jonathan Baruchel?

His net worth is 6 million dollars.

What is the profession of Jonathan Baruchel?

Jay's profession is Actor, Comedian, Director, Writer, and Producer.

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