Joel Hodgson
Biography
Joel Hodgson is an American writer, comedian, and television actor born on February 20, 1960, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He is known for creating Mystery Science Theater 3000 and starring in it as Joel Robinson. Hodgson has also been involved in a project called Cinematic Titanic, where he performs live and produces content for DVDs and direct download, along with fellow cast members of MST3K. He is listed as one of the top 100 television shows of all time by Time.com. Hodgson has a known for credit count of 50.
Career overview
Joel Hodgson is an American writer, comedian, and television actor. He is best known for creating a television show that has been recognized as one of the top 100 television shows of all time. Hodgson is also known for starring in the show as a character. The show's title is not specified in the provided information.
As a writer and comedian, Hodgson has been involved in various projects. He has created a show that has been listed as one of the top 100 television shows of all time by Time.com. Hodgson has also been involved in a project called Cinematic Titanic, where he performs live and produces content for DVDs and direct download. The specific nature of this project is not detailed in the provided information.
Hodgson's work has been recognized for its impact on television. He has been involved in creating and starring in a show that has been widely recognized for its quality. Hodgson's work has also been recognized as part of a larger project that involves live performances and DVD production. The specific titles of the shows and projects in which Hodgson has been involved are not specified in the provided information.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments (2026) Characters
- MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments — Sting of Death (2026) Characters
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2022) as Joel Robinson/Ardy
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2022) as Ardy
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2022) Executive Producer
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2022) Creator
- Prop Culture (2020) as Self
- We Brought Back MST3K (2018) as Self
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017) as Ardy
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017) Writer
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017) Director
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017) Creator
- RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion (2016) as Self
- RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion (2016) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: The Astral Factor (2016) as Joel Hodgson
- Cinematic Titanic: The Astral Factor (2016) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: The Astral Factor (2016) Executive Producer
- Other Space (2015) as Zalian Fletcher
- The Frank (2014) as Voice of "Man in Jumpsuit"
- Steven Universe (2013) as Mayor Dewy (voice)
- Steven Universe (2013) as Mayor Dewey / Mirror Dewey (voice)
- Steven Universe (2013) as Mayor Dewey (voice)
- Return to Eden Prairie: 25 Years of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2013) as Self
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers (2012) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers (2012) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers (2012) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects (2011) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects (2011) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects (2011) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor (2010) as Himself
- Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor (2010) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor (2010) Creator
- Darkstar: Terror at the Edge of Time (2010) as Captin Kane Cooper
- Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island (2010) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island (2010) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island (2010) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts (2009) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts (2009) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts (2009) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires (2009) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires (2009) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires (2009) Writer
- Water and Power (2008)
- Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine (2008) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine (2008) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine (2008) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood (2008) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood (2008) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood (2008) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman (2008) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman (2008) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman (2008) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks (2008) as Himself
- Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks (2008) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks (2008) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2008) as Himself
- Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2008) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2008) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic (2007) as Joel Hodgson
- Cinematic Titanic (2007) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic (2007) Creator
- Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (2007) as Self
- Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (2007) Writer
- Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (2007) Creator
- American Scary (2006) as Himself
- Arrested Development (2003) as Joel Robinson
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) Writer
- You Don't Know Jack (2001) Writer
- Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3 (2000) as Joel Robinson
- Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3 (2000) Creator
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Discotheque DJ
- Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2 (1999) as Joel Robinson
- Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1 (1998) as Joel Robinson
- Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997) Screenplay
- Statical Planets (1997) as Caveman rocker
- Statical Planets (1997) Director
- Statical Planets (1997) Writer
- Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) Creator
- Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) Characters
- The TV Wheel (1995) as Himself
- The TV Wheel (1995) Producer
- The TV Wheel (1995) Writer
- Poopie! (1995)
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) as Self
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) Writer
- This Is MST3K (1992) as Self
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989) as Joel Robinson
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989) Producer
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989) Director
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989) Creator
- Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential (1987)
- Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential (1987) Writer
- The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show (1983)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Special Guest
- Cinema Insomnia as Self
- Stalking Emo as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joel Hodgson best known for?
Joel Hodgson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Steven Universe (2013), Steven Universe (2013), Steven Universe (2013), Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012).
When and where was Joel Hodgson born?
Joel Hodgson was born on February 20, 1960 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
How many credits does Joel Hodgson have?
Joel Hodgson has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Joel Hodgson's background in cinema and television?
Joel Hodgson is an American writer, comedian, and television actor born on February 20, 1960, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He is known for creating Mystery Science Theater 3000 and starring in it as Joel Robinson. Hodgson has also been involved in a project called Cinematic Titanic, where he performs live and produces ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Steven Universe (2013) as Mayor Dewy (voice) — aged about 53
- Steven Universe (2013) as Mayor Dewey / Mirror Dewey (voice) — aged about 53
- Steven Universe (2013) as Mayor Dewey (voice) — aged about 53
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Discotheque DJ — aged about 39
- Arrested Development (2003) as Joel Robinson — aged about 43
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) as Self — aged about 34
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