What is Jay Baruchel's Net Worth?
Jay Baruchel is a multifaceted Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer with an impressive net worth of $6 million. Known for his versatility, Jay has accumulated over 60 acting credits in films such as "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), "Tropic Thunder" (2008), "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (2010), and "She's Out of My League" (2010). He notably collaborated with his good friend Seth Rogen on projects like "Knocked Up" (2007), "Jay and Seth versus the Apocalypse" (2007), and "This Is the End" (2013).
On television, Jay portrayed Steven Karp on Fox's "Undeclared" (2001–2002) and Josh Greenberg on FXX's "Man Seeking Woman" (2015–2017). Since 2019, he has played Sean Moody Jr. on Fox's "The Moodys". Baruchel is also well-known for voicing Hiccup in the popular "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise, including films (2010-2019), TV series (2012–2018), and multiple short films. As a filmmaker, Jay wrote, directed, and produced "Edgar and Jane" (2002), "Goon: Last of the Enforcers" (2017), and "Random Acts of Violence" (2019). He also co-wrote and produced "Goon" (2011) and served as a producer on "This Is the End" and the documentary "Celtic Soul" (2016). Baruchel's passion for hockey inspired him to write "Born Into It: A Fan's Life" (2018), a book about his love for the Montreal Canadiens.
Early Life
Jonathan Adam Saunders Baruchel was born on April 9, 1982, in Ottawa, Ontario. Raised in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighborhood, he grew up with his mother, Robyne (a freelance writer), his father, Serge (an antiques dealer), and his younger sister, Taylor. Both Robyne and Taylor featured in Jay's directorial debut, "Edgar and Jane." His diverse heritage includes Sephardic Jewish, Irish, French, and German Catholic backgrounds. Jay's passion for acting ignited at a young age, leading him to start taking acting classes at the age of 12.
Career
Baruchel made his television debut in 1995 on Nickelodeon/YTV's "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", later appearing in additional episodes in 1999 and 2000. From 1996 to 1998, he played Thomas Thompson on "My Hometown" and co-hosted "Popular Mechanics for Kids" with Elisha Cuthbert. Jay appeared in the films "Running Home" (1999), "Who Gets the House?" (1999), and "Almost Famous" (2000) before being cast as Steven Karp on "Undeclared," created by Judd Apatow. The show, which also starred Seth Rogen, Charlie Hunnam, Monica Keena, and Carla Gallo, is now considered a cult classic. Jay's performance in "The Rules of Attraction" (2002) was followed by a role in the Oscar-winning "Million Dollar Baby" (2004).
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Baruchel's work continued with roles in "The Stones" (2004), "Just Legal" (2005-2006), and the lead in "I'm Reed Fish" (2006). In 2007, he featured in "Knocked Up," "Just Buried," and "Jay and Seth versus the Apocalypse." Subsequent projects included "Tropic Thunder" (2008), "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" (2008), "Fanboys" (2009), "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" (2009), and "The Trotsky" (2009). Jay achieved mainstream success with "She's Out of My League" (2010), "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (2010), and "How to Train Your Dragon" (2010). The "How to Train Your Dragon" sequels (2014, 2019) cemented his status as a leading voice actor. Jay also co-wrote and starred in the "Goon" series, directing the second installment.
In 2012, Baruchel took on roles in "The Watchmaker," the David Cronenberg thriller "Cosmopolis", and the show "Being Human." He co-starred with Kurt Russell in "The Art of the Steal" (2013). In 2014, he directed an episode of "Trailer Park Boys," appeared in "RoboCop" and "Don Peyote." From 2015 to 2017, Jay starred in "Man Seeking Woman." He appeared in "Lovesick" (2016), and in 2018, guest-starred on "Letterkenny" and lent his voice to "The Magic School Bus Rides Again." In 2019, Baruchel starred in "The Kindness of Strangers" and "Random Acts of Violence," and began his role in "The Moodys" with Denis Leary and Elizabeth Perkins.
Personal Life
Jay Baruchel married model Rebecca-Jo Dunham in Portugal on September 21, 2019. In 2021, they both appeared in The Tragically Hip's "Ouch" music video. Previously, Jay was engaged to his "Goon" co-star Alison Pill (2011–2013). Jay is known for his tattoos, which include a Celtic cross, a red maple leaf, and his mother's maiden name, Ropell.
Awards and Nominations
Jay has received several accolades throughout his career. In 2019, he won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for "Dragons: Race to the Edge." He received an Annie Award for "How to Train Your Dragon" (2011) and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance for "The Trotsky" (2010). "This Is the End" won him an MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Moment (2014). Jay has multiple other nominations, including from the Canadian Screen Awards, Genie Awards, and Behind the Voice Actors Awards.
