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.
Acting
Movie
Pretty in Pink
as Boy in Record Store
1986
TV
Married... with Children
as Shep
1987
TV
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
as Cavin (voice)
1985
TV
The Love Boat
as B.J. Lewis
1977
Movie
Gleaming the Cube
as Gremic
1989
TV
True Jackson, VP
as Plex (voice)
2008
TV
Yo Gabba Gabba!
as Plex (voice)
2007
Movie
Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s
as Himself
2019
Movie
The History of White People in America
as Tommy Harrison
1985
Movie
Portrait of a White Marriage
as Tommy Harrison
1988
Movie
Exile
as Derf
1990
TV
The Aquabats! Super Show!
as MC Bat Commander
2012
Movie
In Love and War
as Jimmy Age 14
1987
Movie
The History of White People in America: Volume II
as Tommy Harrison
1986
TV
Finder of Lost Loves
as Scott Hargrove
1984
TV
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
as Plex (voice)
2024
Movie
Second Sight: A Love Story
as Bruce
1984
Movie
The Canterville Ghost
as Rob
1985
TV
Gloria
as Joey Stivic
1982
TV
Cassie & Co.
as Caleb Merritt
1982
Movie
Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
as Cavin (voice)
1986
Movie
Urban Fears
as Fake Shemp
2019
TV
Trauma Center
1983
TV
Maggie
as Bruce Weston
1981
Crew
TV
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Executive Producer
2007
TV
The Aquabats! Super Show!
Executive Producer
2012
TV
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
Executive Producer
2024
Movie
Shriek!
Executive Producer
2023
Movie
Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show!
Writer
2014
Movie
Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert
Director
2012
Movie
The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
Executive Producer
2020
Movie
The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip!
Original Concept
2003