Christian Jacobs

Christian Jacobs

Christian Richards Jacobs (born January 11, 1972) is an American musician, television producer, and actor. He is perhaps most recognized as the co-creator of the award-winning Nick Jr. series Yo Gabba Gabba!, on which he additionally serves as a writer, director, composer, and voice actor. Under the stage persona of The MC Bat Commander, Jacobs is also well known for his work as lead singer for the Orange County rock band The Aquabats, which he co-founded in 1994. In addition to his musical work with the band, Jacobs also portrayed the character of the Bat Commander on the live-action comedy television series The Aquabats! Super Show!, which he also co-created and produced, from 2012 to 2014.

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2024

Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
as Plex (voice)
TV - Released: 8/8/2024

2020

The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party
The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party
as The MC Bat Commander
Movie - Released: 12/11/2020
The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
as The MC Bat Commander
Movie - Released: 10/30/2020

2019

Urban Fears
Urban Fears
as Fake Shemp
Movie - Released: 11/1/2019
Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s
Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s
as Himself
Movie - Released: 4/26/2019

2014

Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show!
Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show!
as Plex (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/14/2014

2012

Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert
Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert
as The MC Bat Commander (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/13/2012
The Aquabats! Super Show!
The Aquabats! Super Show!
as MC Bat Commander
TV - Released: 3/3/2012

2008

True Jackson, VP
True Jackson, VP
as Plex (voice)
TV - Released: 11/8/2008

2007

Yo Gabba Gabba!
Yo Gabba Gabba!
as Plex (voice)
TV - Released: 8/20/2007

2003

The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 2003
The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 2003
as MC Bat Commander
Movie - Released: 11/18/2003
The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip!
The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip!
as MC Bat Commander
Movie - Released: 11/18/2003
A Band Called The Aquabats!: A Sweaty History of Rad-ness!
A Band Called The Aquabats!: A Sweaty History of Rad-ness!
as MC Bat Commander
Movie - Released: 11/18/2003

1998

Movie
The Aquabats!
as The MC Bat Commander
Movie - Released: 12/5/1998

1990

Exile
Exile
as Derf
Movie - Released: 1/14/1990

1989

Gleaming the Cube
Gleaming the Cube
as Gremic
Movie - Released: 1/13/1989
My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?
My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?
as Danny
Movie - Released: 9/14/1989

1988

Portrait of a White Marriage
Portrait of a White Marriage
as Tommy Harrison
Movie - Released: 8/27/1988

1987

In Love and War
In Love and War
as Jimmy age 14
Movie - Released: 3/16/1987
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
as Shep
TV - Released: 4/5/1987

1986

Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
as Cavin (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/18/1986
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
as Boy in Record Store
Movie - Released: 2/28/1986
The History of White People in America: Volume II
The History of White People in America: Volume II
as Tommy Harrison
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

1985

The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
as Rob
Movie - Released: 1/1/1985
The History of White People in America
The History of White People in America
as Tommy Harrison
Movie - Released: 6/4/1985
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
as Cavin (voice)
TV - Released: 9/14/1985

1984

Second Sight: A Love Story
Second Sight: A Love Story
as Bruce
Movie - Released: 3/13/1984
Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
as Scott Hargrove
TV - Released: 9/22/1984

1983

Trauma Center
Trauma Center
TV - Released: 9/22/1983

1982

Gloria
Gloria
as Joey Stivic
TV - Released: 9/26/1982
Cassie & Co.
Cassie & Co.
as Caleb Merritt
TV - Released: 1/29/1982

1981

Maggie
Maggie
as Bruce Weston
TV - Released: 10/24/1981

1977

The Love Boat
The Love Boat
as B.J. Lewis
TV - Released: 9/24/1977