Jay Baruchel is a Canadian actor and director best known for his voice role as Hiccup Haddock in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise and his lead roles in comedies like Fanboys, She’s Out of My League and This Is the End.
Born in Ottawa and raised in Montreal, he started acting in the 1990s, appearing on shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Undeclared.
Baruchel has since starred in many successful films, including Almost Famous, Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder and the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
In addition to acting, he has directed episodes of Trailer Park Boys and worked on passion projects like the hockey comedy Goon.
Baruchel has a lanky frame, expressive eyes, and often plays endearing, awkward characters.
Siblings
Baruchel has one younger sister named Taylor Baruchel, who is also an actress.
Taylor Baruchel, born on October 26, 1987, in Montreal, Quebec, is a Canadian actress known for her roles in films such as The Trotsky and Let the Game Begin.
She has also appeared in the TV series Victoria and has worked in various capacities in the film industry, including as part of the additional crew on some projects.
Career
Baruchel began his acting career in the late 1990s with appearances in television shows such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? and My Hometown.
He gained significant recognition in the early 2000s with a recurring role on the critically acclaimed series Undeclared, which aired in 2001.
His first major film role came in 2000 with Almost Famous, where he showcased his talent and began to attract attention in Hollywood.
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Baruchel’s breakout came with his supporting role in the Oscar-winning film Million Dollar Baby in 2004.
He further solidified his status as a rising star with a memorable performance alongside Seth Rogen in the hit comedy Knocked Up in 2007.
He later reunited with Rogen for the ensemble comedy This Is the End in 2013, which further showcased his comedic abilities.
In addition to his live-action roles, Baruchel is well-known for his voice acting.
He provided the voice of Hiccup in the beloved How to Train Your Dragon film series, which began in 2010.
His portrayal of Hiccup resonated with audiences, and he reprised the role in the subsequent films as well as in the animated TV series DreamWorks Dragons and Riders of Berk.
The How to Train Your Dragon franchise has been a massive success, grossing over $1.6 billion worldwide.
Baruchel has also ventured into directing and production.
He wrote, directed and starred in the hockey comedy Goon in 2011, which received positive reviews and developed a cult following.
He has directed episodes of popular series such as Trailer Park Boys and Man Seeking Woman, showcasing his versatility behind the camera.
Additionally, he produced the comedy The Art of the Steal in 2013.
Awards and accolades
Baruchel has received several awards and accolades throughout his career.
Notably, he won an Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production for his role as Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon.
Baruchel has also been recognized with the ACTRA National Award of Excellence in 2019, honoring his contributions to the Canadian entertainment industry.
In total, he has garnered 9 wins and 16 nominations across various awards, reflecting his talent and versatility as both an actor and director in film and television.
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