Jay Baruchel - Actor Profile

Jay Baruchel

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 9, 1982
Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About Jay Baruchel

Jonathan Adam Saunders Baruchel (born April 9, 1982) is a Canadian actor. He has had a successful career in comedy films, and has appeared in such box office successes as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder, and How to Train Your Dragon film series, as well as the films She's Out of My League, The Trotsky, The Art of the Steal, Robocop (2014), This is the End, and The Sorcerer's Apprentice. He has also had roles on TV shows including Undeclared, The Stones, Man Seeking Woman, The Moodys, and a voice role for DreamWorks Dragons.

Jay Baruchel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jay Baruchel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jay Baruchel's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Jay Baruchel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rush: R40 Live, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jay Baruchel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jay Baruchel's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jay Baruchel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Humane Jared York Flop Similar →
2023 Bird Hostage Reggie (voice) Flop Similar →
2023 BlackBerry Mike Hit Similar →
2022 The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Kindness of Strangers John Peter Average Similar →
2019 How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming Hiccup (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Random Acts of Violence Ezra Flop Similar →
2019 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Hiccup (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Goon: Last of the Enforcers Pat Average Similar →
2016 Lovesick Mark Adam Jones Flop Similar →
2016 Celtic Soul Self Flop Similar →
2016 Ice Guardians Self Hit Similar →
2015 Rush: R40 Live - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers Hiccup (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 How to Train Your Dragon 2 Hiccup (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Don Peyote Bates Flop Similar →
2014 RoboCop Pope Average Similar →
2013 The Art of the Steal Francie Average Similar →
2013 This Is the End Jay Baruchel Average Similar →
2012 Dreamworks: Holiday Classics Hiccup (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Citizens of Cosmopolis Self Average Similar →
2012 Cosmopolis Shiner Average Similar →
2012 Goon Pat Average Similar →
2011 Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 Book of Dragons Hiccup (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 Good Neighbours Victor Spiegelman Average Similar →
2010 How to Train Your Dragon: Legends Hiccup (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 The Sorcerer's Apprentice David "Dave" Stutler Average Similar →
2010 The Trotsky Leon Hit Similar →
2010 How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 She's Out of My League Kirk Kettner Hit Similar →
2009 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Sailor Joey Motorola Average Similar →
2009 Fanboys Windows Average Similar →
2008 Real Time Andy Average Similar →
2008 Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Tal Average Similar →
2008 Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness Kevin Sandusky Hit Similar →
2008 Tropic Thunder Kevin Sandusky Hit Similar →
2007 Just Buried Oliver Whynacht Average Similar →
2007 Jay and Seth Versus the Apocalypse Jay Flop Similar →
2007 Knocked Up Jay Average Similar →
2007 I'm Reed Fish Reed Fish Average Similar →
2005 Fetching Cody Art Average Similar →
2004 Million Dollar Baby Danger Barch Super Hit Similar →
2003 Nemesis Game Jeremy Curran Flop Similar →
2002 The Rules of Attraction Harry Average Similar →
2002 Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher Jimmy Fleming Flop Similar →
2000 Almost Famous Vic Munoz Super Hit Similar →
1999 Who Gets the House? Jonathan Flop Similar →
1999 Running Home Kid Flop Similar →

Jay Baruchel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Baruchel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Baruchel is "Rush: R40 Live" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Jay Baruchel acted in?

Jay Baruchel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Baruchel?

Other notable films include "Million Dollar Baby", "The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks", and "How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming".

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