Christian Jacobs
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Married... with Children
Shep
1987
Series
The Love Boat
B.J. Lewis
1977
Series
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Cavin (voice)
1985
Series
True Jackson, VP
Plex (voice)
2008
Series
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Plex (voice)
2007
Series
Finder of Lost Loves
Scott Hargrove
1984
Film
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
Self
2026
Film
Pretty in Pink
Boy in Record Store
1986
Series
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
Plex (voice)
2024
Series
Trauma Center
1983
Series
Cassie & Co.
Caleb Merritt
1982
Series
The Aquabats! Super Show!
MC Bat Commander
2012
Series
Gloria
Joey Stivic
1982
Film
Gleaming the Cube
Gremic
1989
Series
Maggie
Bruce Weston
1981
Film
There Goes My Baby
Jeff
1994
Film
The History of White People in America
Tommy Harrison
1985
Film
The Canterville Ghost
Rob
1985
Film
Exile
Derf
1990
Film
In Love and War
Jimmy Age 14
1987
Film
Portrait of a White Marriage
Tommy Harrison
1988
Film
Second Sight: A Love Story
Bruce
1984
Film
My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?
Danny
1989
Film
The History of White People in America: Volume II
Tommy Harrison
1986
Film
Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
Cavin (voice)
1986
The Aquabats!
The MC Bat Commander
1998
Film
Urban Fears
Fake Shemp
2019
Film
The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party
The MC Bat Commander
2020
Film
Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s
Himself
2019
Film
Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert
The MC Bat Commander (voice)
2012
Film
Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show!
Plex (voice)
2014
Film
The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
The MC Bat Commander
2020
Film
A Band Called The Aquabats!: A Sweaty History of Rad-ness!
MC Bat Commander
2003
Film
The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 2003
MC Bat Commander
2003
Film
The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip!
MC Bat Commander
2003