Jack McBrayer Filmography and Major Movie Roles
Jack McBrayer is an American actor and comedian known for a mix of live-action and voice roles in film and television. His filmography includes supporting and lead roles in comedy, family, and animated features, with credits spanning studios such as Disney, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. He is widely recognized for the role of Kenneth Parcell in the NBC series 30 Rock, which also led to film and digital extensions of the character. His movie work often pairs him with ensemble casts in studio comedies and animated franchises. For a full overview of his career, his verified credits are listed on his IMDb page Jack McBrayer on IMDb.
Among his most visible film credits are voice roles in major animated franchises, including the Winnie the Pooh series and the Despicable Me franchise, where he contributed to box office totals exceeding one billion dollars globally. In live-action, he has appeared in studio comedies such as Knocked Up and Muppets Most Wanted, both of which were distributed by Universal Pictures and grossed over $100 million and $80 million respectively at the global box office according to The Numbers Jack McBrayer box office data on Box Office Mojo. His roles are typically supporting parts that emphasize comedic timing and affable screen presence.
Box Office Performance and Studio Partnerships
Key Films and Grosses
Jack McBrayer has been part of films tracked by major box office aggregators, with combined global grosses across his credited theatrical releases surpassing $1.5 billion. His voice work in Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2 contributed to a franchise that earned over $1.4 billion worldwide, as reported by The Numbers Despicable Me franchise box office on The Numbers. Other notable titles include Wreck-It Ralph and its sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet, both produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
The studios behind his most commercially successful films include Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, and DreamWorks Animation, all of which are publicly traded or subsidiary companies of larger media conglomerates. Universal is part of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast, while Walt Disney Studios is a segment of The Walt Disney Company. These partnerships have placed McBrayer in films that regularly rank among the highest-grossing animated and comedy releases in a given year, according to studio earnings reports and box office tracking platforms Forbes Entertainment section.
Career Milestones and Industry Recognition
Television and Film Crossovers
McBrayer gained broad recognition through his role as Kenneth Parcell on 30 Rock, a role that earned him multiple Emmy and SAG Award nominations as part of the ensemble cast. The show aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013 and produced a 2013 feature film, 30 Rock: A One-Time Special, which was released on NBC and later on streaming platforms. His transition between television and film has been supported by his association with production companies such as Broadway Video and Universal Television.
In the voice acting space, McBrayer has worked with studios including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Illumination, contributing to franchises that rank among the highest-grossing animated series of all time. His roles in Wreck-It Ralph and Ralph Breaks