Jack McBrayer

Jack McBrayer, American actor and comedian

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Born: May 27, 1973
Age in 2026: 53
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Birth year: 1973

About Jack McBrayer

Jack Causey McBrayer is an American actor and comedian. He gained national exposure for his portrayal of Kenneth Parcell in 30 Rock. For his role in 30 Rock, McBrayer was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. He voiced characters such as Fix-It Felix Jr. in the 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph and its 2018 sequel, as well as the title character Wander in the Disney XD series Wander Over Yonder. He has had recurring roles on Phineas and Ferb, Puppy Dog Pals, Amphibia, The Middle, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and the Netflix series Big Mouth. McBrayer co-created and stars in the Apple TV+ series Hello, Jack! During the first appearance, O'Brien remarked to him, "I thought you were above this now." McBrayer later reprised his role as Kenneth twice (November 24, 2009, and January 13, 2010) after O'Brien's switch to The Tonight Show.

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Jack McBrayer timeline

2009During the first appearance, O'Brien remarked to him, "I thought you were above this now." McBrayer later reprised his role as Kenneth twice (November 24, 2009, and January 13, 2010) after O'Brien's switch to The Tonight Show.
2012He voiced characters such as Fix-It Felix Jr. in the 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph and its 2018 sequel, as well as the title character Wander in the Disney XD series Wander Over Yonder.

The world when Jack McBrayer was born

Jack McBrayer was born in 1973. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1973

#1 song"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" – Tony Orlando & Dawn
Top movieThe Sting
Top TV showAll in the Family
Best-selling bookGravity's Rainbow – Thomas Pynchon

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentSecretariat wins the Triple Crown with a record Belmont Stakes
Top headlineOPEC oil embargo triggers global energy crisis
Technology milestoneFirst mobile phone call (Martin Cooper, Motorola)
Defining fadPlatform shoes
Notable inventionMobile phone (Motorola prototype)
World population3.93 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRichard Nixon
Sports championOakland Athletics (World Series)
Also wonNew York Knicks (NBA)
U.S. population211.9M

1973 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Jack McBrayer's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1973	2026
Gas	$0.39	$3.45/gal
Average home	$22,100	$435,000
Average income	$13,500	$67,500
Minimum wage	$1.60	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$1.77	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.08	$0.73
Population	211.9M	341 million

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