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Joel Hodgson

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Joel Hodgson
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Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Joel Hodgson is best known as a stand-up comedian and creator of the cult favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988). Hodgson is also a toy designer, prop builder, sculptor, writer and producer. He currently resides in Los Angeles where he continues writing and performing.
BornFebruary 20, 1960
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BornFebruary 20, 1960
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988)
    Mystery Science Theater 3000
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Patton Oswalt, Felicia Day, Baron Vaughn, Jonah Ray, and Hampton Yount in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017)
    Mystery Science Theater 3000
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts (1998)
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts
    8.7
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1998
    Mr. B's Lost Shorts (2001)
    Mr. B's Lost Shorts
    8.6
    Video
    • Writer
    • 2001

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Patton Oswalt, Felicia Day, Baron Vaughn, Jonah Ray, and Hampton Yount in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017)
      Mystery Science Theater 3000
      8.1
      TV Series
      • created by
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2017–2022
    • Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Bill Corbett, Joel Hodgson, Bridget Jones, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, and Jonah Ray in RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion (2016)
      RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
      8.5
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers (2012)
      Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers
      7.7
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island (2010)
      Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island
      7.9
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor (2010)
      Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor
      7.9
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts (2009)
      Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts
      8.0
      Video
      • creator
      • 2009
    • Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires (2009)
      Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires
      7.5
      Video
      • creator
      • 2009
    • Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks (2008)
      Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks
      7.5
      Video
      • creator
      • 2008
    • Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2008)
      Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
      7.8
      Video
      • creator
      • 2008
    • Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood (2008)
      Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood
      7.5
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2008
    • Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman (2008)
      Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman
      7.5
      Video
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2008
    • Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine (2008)
      Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine
      7.6
      Video
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2008
    • Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (2007)
      Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull
      7.6
      Video
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2007
    • Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez in Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
      Jimmy Kimmel Live!
      6.4
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2003
    • Mr. B's Lost Shorts (2001)
      Mr. B's Lost Shorts
      8.6
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2001

    Music Department

    • Patton Oswalt, Felicia Day, Baron Vaughn, Jonah Ray, and Hampton Yount in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017)
      Mystery Science Theater 3000
      8.1
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • lyricist: theme music
      • 2017–2022
    • Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988)
      Mystery Science Theater 3000
      8.6
      TV Series
      • composer: theme song
      • performer: theme song
      • lyricist: theme song (as Joel and the Joels) ...
      • 1988–1999
    • Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
      Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
      7.1
      • writer: "Love Theme from Mystery Science Theater 3000"
      • 1996

    Actor

    • Patton Oswalt, Felicia Day, Baron Vaughn, Jonah Ray, and Hampton Yount in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017)
      Mystery Science Theater 3000
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Ardy
      • Joel Robinson
      • Larry ...
      • 2017–2022
    • Welcome to the Wayne (2017)
      Welcome to the Wayne
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Tommy (voice)
      • 2018
    • Steven Universe (2013)
      Steven Universe
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Mayor Bill Dewey
      • Bill Dewey (voice)
      • 2013–2018
    • Jonah Ray in Hidden America with Jonah Ray (2016)
      Hidden America with Jonah Ray
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Adam Anders
      • 2017
    • Trace Beaulieu, Bess Rous, Milana Vayntrub, Neil Casey, Eugene Cordero, Conor Leslie, and Karan Soni in Other Space (2015)
      Other Space
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Zalian Fletcher
      • 2015
    • Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Beez McKeever, and Clive Robertson in Darkstar the Motion Picture (2013)
      Darkstar the Motion Picture
      4.8
      • Kane Cooper
      • 2013
    • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Portia de Rossi, Michael Cera, David Cross, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, and Jessica Walter in Arrested Development (2003)
      Arrested Development
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Joel Robinson
      • 2013
    • A Belly Full of Anger (2012)
      A Belly Full of Anger
      5.8
      • Generic Thugs (voice)
      • 2012
    • The Official Walkthrough of Darkstar (2010)
      The Official Walkthrough of Darkstar
      TV Mini Series
      • Kane Cooper
      • 2010–2017
    • Darkstar: The Interactive Movie (2010)
      Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
      6.2
      • Captain Kane Cooper
      • 2010
    • Water and Power
      5.8
      TV Series
      • 2008
    • Cartoon Dump
      TV Series
      • 2007
    • Mr. B's Lost Shorts (2001)
      Mr. B's Lost Shorts
      8.6
      Video
      • Joel Robinson
      • 2001
    • Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, and Jason Segel in Freaks and Geeks (1999)
      Freaks and Geeks
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Salesman
      • Discotheque DJ
      • 2000
    • Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts Volume 2 (1999)
      Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts Volume 2
      8.6
      Video
      • Joel Robinson
      • 1999

    Videos81

    American Scary
    Clip 4:15
    American Scary
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:15
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:15
    Official Trailer
    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:24
    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI
    Trailer 0:57
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXV
    Trailer 1:23
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXV
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXIII
    Trailer 1:28
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXIII

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Joel and The Joels
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • February 20, 1960
      • Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA
    • Relatives
      • Jim Hodgson(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Some fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988) thought his character was a stoner because of his sleepy-eyed demeanor. In truth, it was a holdover from the pilot, which he was exhausted while filming because he hadn't slept for four days.
    • Quotes
      By day, I'm a clever comic magician, by night...Agent J.
    • Trademark
      Mellow, laid-back comedic persona.
    • Nickname
      • The Gizmocrat

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