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.
Filmography
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
2026
as Self
The Aquabats Kooky Kristmas Party
2020
as The MC Bat Commander
The Aquabats! Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
2020
as The MC Bat Commander
Urban Fears
2019
as Fake Shemp
Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s
2019
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 Concert
2012
as The MC Bat Commander (voice)
The Aquabats! Seriously Awesome! Live Show 2003
2003
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
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The Aquabats!
1998
as The MC Bat Commander
There Goes My Baby
1994
as Jeff
Exile
1990
as Derf
My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?
1989
as Danny
Gleaming the Cube
1989
as Gremic
Portrait of a White Marriage
1988
as Tommy Harrison
In Love and War
1987
as Jimmy Age 14
Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
1986
as Cavin (voice)
Pretty in Pink
1986
as Boy in Record Store
The History of White People in America: Volume II
1986
as Tommy Harrison
The History of White People in America
1985
as Tommy Harrison
The Canterville Ghost
1985
as Rob
Second Sight: A Love Story
1984
as Bruce