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Joel Hodgson

Bio: Joel Gordon Hodgson (born February 20, 1960) is an American writer, comedian and television actor. He is best known for creating Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) and starring in it as the character Joel Robinson
Born: Sat, Feb 20 1960
Birthplace: Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Joel Hodgson is 64 years old
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Poster of We Brought Back MST3K
We Brought Back MST3K
Joel Hodgson was
58 in We Brought Back MST3K
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 17 2018
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: The Astral Factor
Cinematic Titanic: The Astral Factor
Joel Hodgson was
56 in Cinematic Titanic: The Astral Factor
as 'Joel Hodgson'.
Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
Joel Hodgson was
56 in RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 28 2016
Poster of The Frank
The Frank
Joel Hodgson was
54 in The Frank
as 'Voice of "Man in Jumpsuit"'.
Tue, Sep 02 2014
Poster of Return to Eden Prairie: 25 Years of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Return to Eden Prairie: 25 Years of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson was
53 in Return to Eden Prairie: 25 Years of Mystery Science Theater 3000
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 26 2013
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers
Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers
Joel Hodgson was
52 in Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 17 2012
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects
Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects
Joel Hodgson was
51 in Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 02 2011
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island
Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island
Joel Hodgson was
50 in Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 15 2010
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor
Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor
Joel Hodgson was
50 in Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Feb 23 2010
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts
Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts
Joel Hodgson was
49 in Cinematic Titanic: East Meets Watts
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 16 2009
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires
Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires
Joel Hodgson was
49 in Cinematic Titanic: Blood of the Vampires
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 19 2009
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks
Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks
Joel Hodgson was
48 in Cinematic Titanic: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 24 2008
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Joel Hodgson was
48 in Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Nov 20 2008
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood
Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood
Joel Hodgson was
48 in Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman
Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman
Joel Hodgson was
48 in Cinematic Titanic: The Wasp Woman
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 07 2008
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine
Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine
Joel Hodgson was
48 in Cinematic Titanic: Doomsday Machine
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 19 2008
Poster of Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull
Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull
Joel Hodgson was
47 in Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 21 2007
Poster of American Scary
American Scary
Joel Hodgson was
46 in American Scary
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
Joel Hodgson was
40 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
as 'Joel Robinson'.
Tue, Nov 07 2000
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
Joel Hodgson was
39 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
as 'Joel Robinson'.
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
Joel Hodgson was
38 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
as 'Joel Robinson'.
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Statical Planets
Statical Planets
Joel Hodgson was
36 in Statical Planets
as 'Caveman rocker'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Poopie!
Poopie!
Joel Hodgson was
35 in Poopie!
Thu, Nov 23 1995
Poster of The TV Wheel
The TV Wheel
Joel Hodgson was
34 in The TV Wheel
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Joel Hodgson was
31 in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
as 'Joel Robinson'.
Sat, Dec 21 1991
Poster of Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
Joel Hodgson was
27 in Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
Sat, Sep 05 1987
Poster of The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show
Joel Hodgson was
23 in The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show
Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Stalking Emo
Stalking Emo
Joel Hodgson will be
64+ in Stalking Emo
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of Darkstar: Terror at The Edge of Time
Darkstar: Terror at The Edge of Time
Joel Hodgson will be
64+ in Darkstar: Terror at The Edge of Time
as 'Captin Kane Cooper'.
Unreleased
Poster of This Is MST 3K
This Is MST 3K
Joel Hodgson will be
64+ in This Is MST 3K
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson was
62+ in Mystery Science Theater 3000
as 'Joel Robinson/Ardy, Ardy'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 06 2022
Poster of Prop Culture
Prop Culture
Joel Hodgson was
60+ in Prop Culture
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 01 2020
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson was
57+ in Mystery Science Theater 3000
as 'Ardy, Larry, Santa Claus'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 2017
Poster of Other Space
Other Space
Joel Hodgson was
55+ in Other Space
as 'Zalian Fletcher'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 14 2015
Poster of Steven Universe
Steven Universe
Joel Hodgson was
53+ in Steven Universe
as 'Mayor Dewy (voice), Mayor Dewey / Mirror Dewey (voice), Mayor Dewey (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 2013
Poster of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Joel Hodgson was
52+ in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 19 2012
Poster of Water And Power
Water And Power
Joel Hodgson was
48+ in Water And Power
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2008
Poster of Cinematic Titanic
Cinematic Titanic
Joel Hodgson was
47+ in Cinematic Titanic
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 21 2007
Poster of Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Joel Hodgson was
43+ in Arrested Development
as 'Joel Robinson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2003
Poster of Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks
Joel Hodgson was
39+ in Freaks and Geeks
as 'Discotheque DJ'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Joel Hodgson was
34+ in Space Ghost Coast to Coast
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson was
29+ in Mystery Science Theater 3000
as 'Joel Robinson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 25 1989
Poster of Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
Joel Hodgson was
21+ in Late Night with David Letterman
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Joel Hodgson was
15+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Cinema Insomnia
Cinema Insomnia
Joel Hodgson will be
64+ in Cinema Insomnia
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Unreleased