Joel Hodgson |
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Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Joel Hodgson is best known as a stand-up comedian and creator of the cult favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988). Hodgson is also a toy designer, prop builder, sculptor, writer and producer. He currently resides in Los Angeles where he continues writing and performing.
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Writer (31 credits)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return
(TV Series) (writer - 20 episodes, 2017 - 2018) (creator - 18 episodes, 2017 - 2018) (created by - 2 episodes, 2018)
- Ator, the Fighting Eagle
(2018)
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- Killer Fish
(2018)
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- The Day Time Ended
(2018)
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- Lords of the Deep
(2018)
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- Atlantic Rim
(2018)
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2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(TV Series) (writer - 109 episodes)
- Episode #1.150
(2003)
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- Episode #1.149
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- Episode #1.148
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- Episode #1.147
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- Episode #1.146
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Mystery Science Theater 3000
(TV Series) (creator - 187 episodes, 1988 - 1999) (written by - 86 episodes, 1989 - 1993) (writer - 21 episodes, 1988 - 1989) (created by - 12 episodes, 1990 - 1998)
- Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders
(1999)
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- Diabolik
(1999)
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- Squirm
(1999)
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- Horrors of Spider Island
(1999)
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- It Lives by Night
(1999)
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Actor (16 credits)
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Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Art director (1 credit)
Art director (1 credit)
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Producer (11 credits)
Producer (11 credits)
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Special effects (1 credit)
Special effects (1 credit)
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Director (4 credits)
Director (4 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (3 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (3 credits)
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Set decorator (1 credit)
Set decorator (1 credit)
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Production designer (1 credit)
Production designer (1 credit)
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Composer (1 credit)
Composer (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (32 credits)
Self (32 credits)
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Alternate Names:
Joel and The Joels | Joel and the JoelsHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Sometimes I go into my own little world...but that's okay, they know me there. See more »Trivia:
When he decided to leave Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988), he chose the show's head writer, Michael J. Nelson, to replace him as the show's host based on his natural leadership skills, his skills in music and the fact that he looked good with the puppets. See more »Nickname:
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