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Joseph McGinty Nichol
in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
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Hide HideProducer (32 titles)
???? The Girl Who Conned the Ivy League (producer) (pre-production)
 
2014 Mercy (producer) (post-production)
 
2013 A Many Splintered Thing (producer) (post-production)
 
2013 Westside (TV movie) (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2011-2013 Aim High (TV series) (executive producer - 16 episodes)
– Episode #2.10 (2013) (executive producer)
– Episode #2.9 (2013) (executive producer)
– Episode #2.8 (2013) (executive producer)
– Episode #2.7 (2013) (executive producer)
– Episode #2.6 (2013) (executive producer)
See all 16 episodes »
 
2010-2013 Nikita (TV series) (executive producer - 65 episodes)
– Invisible Hand (2013) (executive producer)
– Self-Destruct (2013) (executive producer)
– Broken Home (2013) (executive producer)
– Masks (2013) (executive producer)
– Tipping Point (2013) (executive producer)
See all 65 episodes »
 
2005-2013 Supernatural (TV series) (executive producer - 167 episodes)
– Clip Show (2013) (executive producer)
– The Great Escapist (2013) (executive producer)
– Taxi Driver (2013) (executive producer)
– Freaks and Geeks (2013) (executive producer)
– Goodbye Stranger (2013) (executive producer)
See all 167 episodes »
 
2012 Stolen (executive producer)
 
2007-2012 Chuck (TV series) (executive producer - 81 episodes)
– Chuck Versus Sarah (2012) (executive producer)
– Chuck Versus the Goodbye (2012) (executive producer)
– Chuck Versus the Bullet Train (2012) (executive producer)
– Chuck Versus Bo (2012) (executive producer)
– Chuck Versus the Baby (2011) (executive producer)
See all 81 episodes »
 
2010-2011 Human Target (TV series) (executive producer - 23 episodes)
– The Trouble with Harry (2011) (executive producer)
– Kill Bob (2011) (executive producer)
– Cool Hand Guerrero (2011) (executive producer)
– Imbroglio (2011) (executive producer)
– A Problem Like Maria (2011) (executive producer)
See all 23 episodes »
 
2010 Exposed (TV series) (executive producer - 6 episodes)
– Deal or No Deal (2010) (executive producer)
– I Wish I Were (2010) (executive producer)
– Not Over Easy (2010) (executive producer)
– Rule of Thirds (2010) (executive producer)
– The Hunter and the Monkey (2010) (executive producer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2010 Ghostfacers (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2010 Our Show (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2010 Fantasyland (documentary) (producer)
 
2010 Thunder Road (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2009 Limelight (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2008 Chuck: Morgan's Vlog (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2008 Sorority Forever (TV series) (executive producer - 40 episodes)
– Beach Body (2008) (executive producer)
– The Omega Thing (2008) (executive producer)
– Drunk Chicks (2008) (executive producer)
– Mud Bowl (2008) (executive producer)
– Sluts Will Be Pigs (2008) (executive producer)
See all 40 episodes »
 
2008 Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious (TV series) (executive producer - 7 episodes)
– You Are Girlicious (2008) (executive producer)
– Public Image (2008) (executive producer)
– Star Quality (2008) (executive producer)
– Vocal Expression (2008) (executive producer)
– Kitchen Confrontation (2008) (executive producer)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2008 Spaced (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2007 The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (TV series) (producer)
 
2003-2007 The O.C. (TV series) (executive producer - 92 episodes)
– The End's Not Near, It's Here (2007) (executive producer)
– The Night Moves (2007) (executive producer)
– The Shake Up (2007) (executive producer)
– The Case of the Franks (2007) (executive producer)
– The Groundhog Day (2007) (executive producer)
See all 92 episodes »
 
2007 Skyler's Revolution (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2006 Jump (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2006 The Danny Comden Project (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2006 Stay Alive (producer)
 
2006 Revenge of the Nerds (executive producer)
 
2005 Dan Finnerty & the Dan Band: I Am Woman (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2004-2005 The Mountain (TV series) (executive producer - 13 episodes)
– Great Expectations (2005) (executive producer)
– Blood Money (2004) (executive producer)
– Sacred Things (2004) (executive producer)
– The One You're With (2004) (executive producer)
– Pop Psychology (2004) (executive producer)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2002-2003 Fastlane (TV series) (executive producer - 22 episodes)
– Iced (2003) (executive producer)
– Dosed (2003) (executive producer)
– Asslane (2003) (executive producer)
– Overkill (2003) (executive producer)
– Monster (2003) (executive producer)
See all 22 episodes »
 
2003 The Dan Show (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1998 The Offspring: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2002-2003 Fastlane (TV series)
– Iced (2003) (creator)
– Dosed (2003) (creator)
– Asslane (2003) (creator)
– Overkill (2003) (creator)
– Monster (2003) (creator)
See all 22 episodes »
 
1998 The Offspring: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) (short)
 
Show ShowDirector (16 titles)
2013 Three Days to Kill (post-production)
 
2013 Westside (TV movie) (post-production)
 
2013 Guilty (TV movie)
 
2012 This Means War
 
2009 Terminator Salvation
 
2007 Chuck (TV series)
– Pilot (2007)
 
2006 We Are Marshall
 
2005 The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection (video documentary) (videos "Pretty Fly [For a White Guy]" and "Why Don't You Get a Job?")
 
2005 Dan Finnerty & the Dan Band: I Am Woman (TV movie)
 
2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
 
2002 Fastlane (TV series)
– Pilot (2002)
 
2001 Cypress Hill: Still Smokin' (video documentary) (videos "Illusions" and "Throw Your Hands In The Air")
 
2000 Charlie's Angels
 
1998 The Offspring: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) (short)
 
1997 Sublime: Sublime (video short) (video "Santeria")
 
1997 Korn: Who Then Now? (video documentary short)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (8 titles)
2003 Karaoke Revolution (Video Game) ("Every Morning" / as Joseph McNichol)
 
2002 Stealing Harvard (writer: "Disasterpiece" / as Joseph Nichol)
 
2002 Scooby-Doo (writer: "Words to Me" / as J. Nichol)
 
2000 Coyote Ugly (writer: "Fly Without Supercat" / as Joseph "McG" Nichol)
 
1999 American Pie (writer: "Glory" / as Joseph "MCG" Nichol)
 
1998 Wild Things (writer: "Hold Your Eyes" / as Joseph Nichol)
 
1997 Scream 2 (writer: "Rivers")
 
1997 Fathers' Day (producer: "Speed Home California")
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
2011 Lil' Blake (short)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (executive soundtrack producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2009 Terminator Salvation, Behind the Scenes: Reforging the Future (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2003 Dream Duds (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2000 Getting G'd Up (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (28 titles)
2009-2013 Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV series)
Himself
– Directing 7 (2013) … Himself
– Directing 4 (2009) … Himself
 
2012 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.17 (2012) … Himself
 
2011 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 15 November 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 Celebrity Shock List 2009 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Terminator Salvation: Maximum Movie Mode (video documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Terminator Salvation, Behind the Scenes: Reforging the Future (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 June 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008-2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 May 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 November 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008-2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 May 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 February 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 December 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 December 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 December 2008 (2008) … Himself
See all 7 episodes »
 
2007 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Drew Barrymore (2007) … Herself
 
2006 MovieReal: We Are Marshall (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Fuse Celebrity Playlist (TV series)
Guest-Himself
– We Are Marshall (2006) … Guest-Himself
 
2006 Return of the Thundering Herd: The Story That Inspired 'We Are Marshall' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Shootout (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.8 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.26 (2005) … Himself
 
2003-2004 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 November 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 June 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Punk'd (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (2003) … Himself
 
2000-2003 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Making of 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (2003) … Himself
– The Making of 'Charlie's Angels' (2000) … Himself
 
2003 The Making of 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 2003 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself ("Charlie's Angels" skit)
 
2003 Full Throttle Jukebox (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 Hollywood, Inc. (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Battle of the Blockbusters (2002) … Himself
 
2002 The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture (TV documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
 
2000 Welcome to Angel World (video documentary short)
Himself - Director
 
2000 The Master and the Angels (video documentary short)
Himself - Director
 
2000 Getting G'd Up (video documentary short)
Himself - Director
 
2000 Angelic Effects (video documentary short)
Himself - Director
 
2000 Angelic Attire: Dressing Cameron, Drew & Lucy (video documentary short)
Himself - Director
 

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Alternate Names:

Joseph McGinty Nichol

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

There's no doubt that there's certain songs and arrangements of music that release a chemical reaction in my brain. This sounds a little goofy, but I really believe that. It's such a euphoric experience that I sort of want to chase that experience as often as possible. And it's also that set of chemical circumstances in my brain that makes me fucked up... See more »

Trivia:

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Trademark:

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Star Sign:

Leo