Jonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel (born April 9, 1982) is a Canadian actor and comedian. He plays Josh Greenberg, the main character, in the FXX comedy television series Man Seeking Woman, and played the lead character in the 2001–02 Judd Apatow-created comedy TV series, Undeclared. He has appeared in supporting roles in box office successes Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder, and starred in the films She's Out of My League, The Trotsky, How to Train Your Dragon, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, This Is the End and How to Train Your Dragon 2.

Biography

Baruchel was previously engaged to actress Alison Pill. He alluded to their break-up in a Twitter posting on February 16, 2013.

Baruchel has several tattoos: a Celtic cross (on his upper right arm) to honour his Irish heritage, his mother's maiden name (on his forearm) and a red Maple Leaf on his left pectoral (which can be seen in Fanboys, Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder and This Is the End).

Baruchel is also an avid fan of Celtic F.C. and the Montreal Canadiens.
He appeared in the 2015 music video for the song "Every Little Means Trust" by Idlewild.

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