Jay McCarrol
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- August 9, 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 2006–2026 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Jay McCarrol is a Canadian musician, writer, and actor. Born on August 9, 1983, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is most noted as the co-creator and co-star with Matt Johnson of Nirvanna the Band the Show. At the 14th Canadian Screen Awards in 2026, he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in Comedy for his work on the film Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. He also won an award in the Best Original Song category for co-writing and performing The Alphabet Song for the film. Additionally, he won a Best Original Score award for BlackBerry at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.
Career overview
Jay McCarrol is a Canadian musician, writer, and actor. He is most noted as the co-creator and co-star, alongside Matt Johnson, of Nirvanna the Band the Show. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 9, 1983, McCarrol has built a career spanning music, writing, and performance within film and television projects.
For his work on Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in Comedy at the 14th Canadian Screen Awards in 2026. Additionally, his work on the film netted him a win in the Best Original Song category for co-writing and performing The Alphabet Song.
Outside of that film project, McCarrol has received recognition at four other Canadian Screen Award ceremonies for his musical work. This includes a Best Original Score win for BlackBerry at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024, alongside nominations for Best Original Music.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) as Jay
- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Original Music Composer
- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Executive Producer
- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Story
- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Writer
- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Original Series Creator
- Tony (2026) Original Music Composer
- Crash Land (2026) Thanks
- Hell of a Summer (2025) Original Music Composer
- BlackBerry (2023) Original Music Composer
- BlackBerry (2023) Executive Producer
- BlackBerry (2023) Story Editor
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) as Bird (voice)
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Executive Producer
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Writer
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Director
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Storyboard Artist
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Music
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Creator
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Director
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Producer
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Writer
- Matt & Bird Break Loose (2021) Creator
- The Kid Detective (2020) Original Music Composer
- Loose Ends (2020) Music
- Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017) as Jay
- Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017) Executive Producer
- Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017) Creator
- Operation Avalanche (2016) Original Music Composer
- Operation Avalanche (2016) as Mr. Bird
- Operation Avalanche (2016) Director
- Operation Avalanche (2016) Additional Photography
- The Dirties (2013) as Mr. Bird
- The Dirties (2013) Music
- A Song for Torah Jane (2013) as Father
- A Song for Torah Jane (2013) Writer
- A Song for Torah Jane (2013) Original Music Composer
- I, Martin Short, Goes Home (2012) Original Music Composer
- Rudy the Red-Faced Bachelor (2012) as Sean
- A Pretty Funny Story (2012) as Guy at Work 3
- The Apostles (2010) as Matthew
- Nirvana the Band the Show the Adventures (2010) as Jay
- Shubadak (2009) as Bleaks
- Nirvana the Band the Show: Live @ the Rivoli (2009) as self
- Captain Coulier (Space Explorer) (2009) as Iggy
- Captain Coulier (Space Explorer) (2009) Original Music Composer
- Nirvana the Band the Show (2007) as Jay / Vince Valence (voice) / Additional Voices
- Nirvana the Band the Show (2007) Writer
- Nirvana the Band the Show (2007) Creator
- Swink (2006) Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay McCarrol best known for?
Jay McCarrol is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026), Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026), Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026), Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026).
When and where was Jay McCarrol born?
Jay McCarrol was born on August 9, 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Jay McCarrol have?
Jay McCarrol has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Jay McCarrol's background in cinema and television?
Jay McCarrol is a Canadian musician, writer, and actor. Born on August 9, 1983, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is most noted as the co-creator and co-star with Matt Johnson of Nirvanna the Band the Show. At the 14th Canadian Screen Awards in 2026, he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in Comedy fo...
Jay McCarrol by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017) as Jay — aged about 33
- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) as Jay — aged about 42
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