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.
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Films (24)
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
2026 · Self
Shriek!
2023 · Executive Producer
The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party
2020 · The MC Bat Commander
The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
2020 · The MC Bat Commander, Executive Producer
Urban Fears
2019 · Fake Shemp
Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s
2019 · Himself
Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show!
2014 · Plex (voice), Writer, Executive Producer
Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert
2012 · The MC Bat Commander (voice), Director
The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 2003
2003 · MC Bat Commander
The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip!
2003 · MC Bat Commander, Original Concept, Creator
A Band Called The Aquabats!: A Sweaty History of Rad-ness!
2003 · MC Bat Commander
The Aquabats!
1998 · The MC Bat Commander
There Goes My Baby
1994 · Jeff
Exile
1990 · Derf
My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?
1989 · Danny
Gleaming the Cube
1989 · Gremic
Portrait of a White Marriage
1988 · Tommy Harrison
In Love and War
1987 · Jimmy Age 14
Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
1986 · Cavin (voice)
Pretty in Pink
1986 · Boy in Record Store
The History of White People in America: Volume II
1986 · Tommy Harrison
The History of White People in America
1985 · Tommy Harrison
The Canterville Ghost
1985 · Rob
Second Sight: A Love Story
1984 · Bruce
Séries (14)
¡Yo Gabba Gabbalandia!
2024 · Plex (voice), Executive Producer, Director, Creator
The Aquabats! RadVentures!
2019 · The M.C. Bat Commander
The Aquabats! Saturday Morning!
2018 · The MC Bat Commander, Executive Producer, Creator
The Aquabats! Super Show!
2012 · MC Bat Commander, Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
True Jackson
2008 · Plex (voice)
Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007 · Plex (voice), Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Creator
Married... with Children
1987 · Shep
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
1985 · Cavin (voice)
Finder of Lost Loves
1984 · Scott Hargrove
Trauma Center
1983
Gloria
1982 · Joey Stivic
Cassie & Co.
1982 · Caleb Merritt
Maggie
1981 · Bruce Weston
La croisière s'amuse
1977 · B.J. Lewis