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.

Known For

The Love Boat

Married... with Children

Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears

Finder of Lost Loves

True Jackson, VP

Yo Gabba Gabba!

Pretty in Pink

Trauma Center

All Movies (21)

• The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party2020 · as The MC Bat Commander
• The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party2020 · as The MC Bat Commander
• Urban Fears2019 · as Fake Shemp
• Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s2019 · as Himself
• Yo Gabba Gabba: A Very Awesome Live Holiday Show!2014 · as Plex (voice)
• Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City! Live Concert2012 · as The MC Bat Commander (voice)
• The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 20032003 · as MC Bat Commander
• The Aquabats! Sweet Clips That Rip!2003 · as MC Bat Commander
• A Band Called The Aquabats!: A Sweaty History of Rad-ness!2003 · as MC Bat Commander
• The Aquabats!1998 · as The MC Bat Commander
• Exile1990 · as Derf
• My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?1989 · as Danny
• Gleaming the Cube1989 · as Gremic
• Portrait of a White Marriage1988 · as Tommy Harrison
• In Love and War1987 · as Jimmy Age 14
• Gummi Bears: A New Beginning1986 · as Cavin (voice)
• Pretty in Pink1986 · as Boy in Record Store
• The History of White People in America: Volume II1986 · as Tommy Harrison
• The History of White People in America1985 · as Tommy Harrison
• The Canterville Ghost1985 · as Rob
• Second Sight: A Love Story1984 · as Bruce

All TV Shows (12)

• Yo Gabba GabbaLand!2024 · as Plex (voice)
• The Aquabats! Super Show!2012 · as MC Bat Commander
• True Jackson, VP2008 · as Plex (voice)
• Yo Gabba Gabba!2007 · as Plex (voice)
• Married... with Children1987 · as Shep
• Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears1985 · as Cavin (voice)
• Finder of Lost Loves1984 · as Scott Hargrove
• Trauma Center1983
• Gloria1982 · as Joey Stivic
• Cassie & Co.1982 · as Caleb Merritt
• Maggie1981 · as Bruce Weston
• The Love Boat1977 · as B.J. Lewis