Jay McCarrol
SoundAbout Jay McCarrol
Jay McCarrol is a Canadian musician, writer and actor, most noted as co-creator and co-star with Matt Johnson of Nirvanna the Band the Show. He won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Score at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024, for his work on the film BlackBerry. He is also a three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee for his musical work, receiving nods for Best Original Music for a Program at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards in 2013 for I, Martin Short, Goes Home and at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards in 2016 for The Second City Project, and for Best Original Score at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021 for The Kid Detective. As a writer he has received two CSA nominations for Best Writing in a Comedy Program or Series for Nirvanna the Band the Show, at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018 and at the 7th Canadian Screen Awards in 2019. His other credits have included Johnson's theatrical films The Dirties, Operation Avalanche and BlackBerry. He is a member of the synth-pop band Brave Shores, along with his sister, Stefanie.
Jay McCarrol Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jay McCarrol reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jay McCarrol's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Jay McCarrol's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Captain Coulier (Space Explorer), which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jay McCarrol Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jay McCarrol's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jay McCarrol has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie | Jay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Dirties | Mr. Bird | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Song for Torah Jane | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Rudy the Red-Faced Bachelor | Sean | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Apostles | Matthew | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Nirvana the Band the Show the Adventures | Jay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shubadak | Bleaks | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Captain Coulier (Space Explorer) | Iggy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Nirvana the Band the Show: Live @ the Rivoli | self | Flop | Similar → |
Jay McCarrol - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jay McCarrol?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay McCarrol is "Captain Coulier (Space Explorer)" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jay McCarrol acted in?
Jay McCarrol has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jay McCarrol?
Other notable films include "Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie", "The Dirties", and "Rudy the Red-Faced Bachelor".