7.7
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Acting
Christian Jacobs
- Born
- (age 54)
- Birthplace
- Rexburg, Idaho, USA
- Credits
- 38 titles
Biography
Christian Richards Jacobs (born January 11, 1972) is an American musician, television producer, and actor. He is perhaps most recognized as the co-creator of the award-winning Nick Jr. series Yo Gabba Gabba!, on which he additionally serves as a writer, director, composer, and voice actor.
Under the stage persona of The MC Bat Commander, Jacobs is also well known for his work as lead singer for the Orange County rock band The Aquabats, which he co-founded in 1994. In addition to his musical work with the band, Jacobs also portrayed the character of the Bat Commander on the live-action comedy television series The Aquabats! Super Show!, which he also co-created and produced, from 2012 to 2014.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
TV
6.7
Movie
Pretty in Pink
7.5
TV
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
6.2
TV
The Love Boat
6.0
Movie
Gleaming the Cube
7.8
TV
True Jackson, VP
7.0
TV
Yo Gabba Gabba!
6.2
Movie
There Goes My Baby
6.4
Movie
The History of White People in America
3.7
Movie
Portrait of a White Marriage
5.0
Movie
Exile
7.5
TV
The Aquabats! Super Show!
5.0
Movie
In Love and War
8.2
Movie
The History of White People in America: Volume II
6.8
TV
Finder of Lost Loves
6.8
TV
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
7.0
Movie
Second Sight: A Love Story
7.3
Movie
The Canterville Ghost
Acting credits 37
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear Film | Self |
| 2024 | Yo Gabba GabbaLand! TV | Plex (voice) (20 ep) |
| 2020 | The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party Film | The MC Bat Commander |
| 2020 | The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party Film | The MC Bat Commander |
| 2019 | Urban Fears Film | Fake Shemp |
| 2019 | The Aquabats! RadVentures! TV | The M.C. Bat Commander (12 ep) |
| 2019 | Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s Film | Himself |
| 2018 | The Aquabats! Saturday Morning! TV | The MC Bat Commander (9 ep) |
| 2014 | Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show! Film | Plex (voice) |
| 2012 | Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert Film | The MC Bat Commander (voice) |
| 2012 | The Aquabats! Super Show! TV | MC Bat Commander (21 ep) |
| 2008 | True Jackson, VP TV | Plex (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Yo Gabba Gabba! TV | Plex (voice) (69 ep) |
| 2003 | The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 2003 Film | MC Bat Commander |
| 2003 | The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip! Film | MC Bat Commander |
| 2003 | A Band Called The Aquabats!: A Sweaty History of Rad-ness! Film | MC Bat Commander |
| 1998 | The Aquabats! Film | The MC Bat Commander |
| 1994 | There Goes My Baby Film | Jeff |
| 1990 | Exile Film | Derf |
| 1989 | My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He? Film | Danny |
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube Film | Gremic |
| 1988 | Portrait of a White Marriage Film | Tommy Harrison |
| 1987 | Married... with Children TV | Shep (1 ep) |
| 1987 | In Love and War Film | Jimmy Age 14 |
| 1986 | Gummi Bears: A New Beginning Film | Cavin (voice) |
| 1986 | Pretty in Pink Film | Boy in Record Store |
| 1986 | The History of White People in America: Volume II Film | Tommy Harrison |
| 1985 | Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears TV | Cavin (voice) (20 ep) |
| 1985 | The History of White People in America Film | Tommy Harrison |
| 1985 | The Canterville Ghost Film | Rob |
| 1984 | Finder of Lost Loves TV | Scott Hargrove (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Second Sight: A Love Story Film | Bruce |
| 1983 | Trauma Center TV | (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Gloria TV | Joey Stivic (22 ep) |
| 1982 | Cassie & Co. TV | Caleb Merritt (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Maggie TV | Bruce Weston (8 ep) |
| 1977 | The Love Boat TV | B.J. Lewis (1 ep) |
Crew credits 9
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yo Gabba GabbaLand! TV | Executive Producer, Director, Creator (20 ep) |
| 2023 | Shriek! Film | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party Film | Executive Producer |
| 2018 | The Aquabats! Saturday Morning! TV | Executive Producer, Creator (9 ep) |
| 2014 | Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show! Film | Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert Film | Director |
| 2012 | The Aquabats! Super Show! TV | Executive Producer, Writer, Creator (21 ep) |
| 2007 | Yo Gabba Gabba! TV | Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Creator (69 ep) |
| 2003 | The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip! Film | Original Concept, Creator |