Christian Jacobs
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Gleaming the Cube
as Gremic
1989
In Love and War
as Jimmy age 14
1987
The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party
as The MC Bat Commander
2020
Second Sight: A Love Story
as Bruce
1984
Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
as Cavin (voice)
1986
The Canterville Ghost
as Rob
1985
Pretty in Pink
as Boy in Record Store
1986
Portrait of a White Marriage
as Tommy Harrison
1988
The History of White People in America
as Tommy Harrison
1985
Exile
as Derf
1990
Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show!
as Plex (voice)
2014
Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert
as The MC Bat Commander (voice)
2012
My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?
as Danny
1989
The History of White People in America: Volume II
as Tommy Harrison
1986
Urban Fears
as Fake Shemp
2019
Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s
as Himself
2019
The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
as The MC Bat Commander
2020
The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 2003
as MC Bat Commander
2003
The Aquabats!
as The MC Bat Commander
1998
The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip!
as MC Bat Commander
2003
TV Appearances
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
as Cavin (voice)
1985
Married... with Children
as Shep
1987
The Love Boat
as B.J. Lewis
1977
True Jackson, VP
as Plex (voice)
2008
The Aquabats! Super Show!
as MC Bat Commander
2012
Finder of Lost Loves
as Scott Hargrove
1984
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
as Plex (voice)
2024
Maggie
as Bruce Weston
1981
Yo Gabba Gabba!
as Plex (voice)
2007
Gloria
as Joey Stivic
1982
Trauma Center
1983
Cassie & Co.
as Caleb Merritt
1982