Curiosidades

Went to the University of Washington as an undergrad from 1991-1995. Got his bachelor's degree in history and was a tight end for the Husky football team.

Was a history major and went on to complete the master's program in acting at the University of Washington.

His son, Eddie, underwent open heart surgery when 2 months old. He made a full recovery.

His father's profession moved the family around several times. Joel was born in Rome before his family moved to Washington State, then they lived in Haddonfield, New Jersey for 2 years before moving back to a Seattle suburb.

Listed his five favorite films as Dr. Fantástico (1964), Blade Runner: O Caçador de Andróides (1982), Monty Python em Busca do Cálice Sagrado (1975), Filhos da Esperança (2006) and Viver (1952).

His wife gave birth to their second child, Isaac McHale, on March 12, 2008.

Die-hard Seattle Seahawks fan.

His wife gave birth to their first son, Edward Roy McHale, in 2005. They call him Eddie.

His father is of Irish descent. His maternal grandfather was of half Norwegian and half Finnish ancestry, and his maternal grandmother was of English and Norwegian descent.

Joel is a member of Theta Chi Fraternity from the Alpha Rho chapter at the University of Washington.

Cousin of Audrey Brown.

In 2025, he was the celebrity spokesperson for Seattle's Best Coffee.