McHale

McHale or MacHale is a surname of Irish origin. It refers to: ;Persons *

Brian McHale Brian G. McHale is a US academic and literary theorist who writes on a range of fiction and poetics, mainly relating to postmodernism and narrative theory. He is currently Distinguished Humanities Professor of English at Ohio State University. His ...

(b. 1952), American literary theorist and author * Brian K. McHale (b. 1954), American politician from Maryland *

Christina McHale Christina Maria McHale (born May 11, 1992) is an American professional tennis player. Her career-high WTA rankings are world No. 24 in singles and No. 35 in doubles. Known for an aggressive baseline game, McHale was recognized by ''The New Yor ...

(b. 1992), American tennis player *

D. J. MacHale Donald James MacHale (born March 11, 1956) is an American writer, director, and executive producer. He has been affiliated with shows such as ''Are You Afraid of the Dark?'', ''Flight 29 Down'' and ''Seasonal Differences''. MacHale is also the a ...

(b. 1956), US-American writer, director, and executive producer *

Des MacHale Desmond MacHale (born 28 January 1946) is an Irish mathematician who is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at University College Cork. He is an author and speaker on several subjects, including George Boole, lateral thinking puzzles, and humour. ...

(b. 1950), associate professor of Mathematics at University College Cork, Ireland *

Evelyn McHale Evelyn Francis McHale (September 20, 1923 – May 1, 1947) was an American bookkeeper who jumped to her death from the 86th-floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. Robert Wiles, a photography student, took a picture of her corpse wh ...

(1923–1947), American bookkeeper, subject of an iconic photograph showing her body after she jumped from an observation platform of the Empire State Building * Gary McHale (contemporary), Canadian protest organizer *

James McHale James McHale is an Australian journalist and news presenter. Career McHale graduated from Murdoch University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Laws/Media, majoring in Radio. After completing his degree, he worked at Clayton Utz in 2007 and 2008. In F ...

, Western Australian journalist * Jim McHale (1875–1959), American professional baseball player *

Jock McHale James Francis "Jock" McHale (12 December 1882 – 4 October 1953) was an Australian rules football player and coach for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League in a marathon career that extended from 1903 to 1949. He is t ...

(1882–1953), Australian rules football player and coach * Joe McHale (b. 1963), American football linebacker *

Joel McHale Joel Edward McHale (born November 20, 1971) is an American actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for hosting ''The Soup'' (2004–2015) and his role as Jeff Winger, Jeffrey "Jeff" Winger on the NBC sitcom ''Community (TV seri ...

(b. 1971), American television show host, comedian, and actor *

John MacHale John MacHale (; 6 March 1789 (or 1791) – 7 November 1881) was the Irish Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, and Irish nationalist. He laboured and wrote to secure Catholic emancipation, legislative independence, justice for tenants and the ...

(1791–1891), Irish Roman Catholic archbishop and Irish nationalist * John McHale (1922–1978), Scottish-American artist * John McHale (1921–2008), American professional baseball player and manager *

Judith McHale Judith A. McHale (born 1947) is a former under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs. Appointed by President Obama, she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 21, 2009, and sworn in on May 26. She resigned effective July 1, ...

, American executive * Kevin McHale (b. 1939), English professional football player * Kevin McHale (b. 1957), American professional basketball player *

Kevin Michael McHale Kevin Michael McHale (born June 14, 1988) is an American actor and singer. Formerly one of the two lead vocalists of the boy band NLT (band), NLT, McHale is best known for his role as Artie Abrams in the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox musical com ...

(b. 1988), American actor and singer * Marty McHale (1886–1979), American professional baseball player * Patrick McHale (1826–1866), Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross * Patrick McHale (b. 1983), American animator *

Paul McHale Paul Francis McHale Jr. (born July 26, 1950) is a retired American lawyer and politician as well as a United States Marine. From 2003 to 2009, he served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense. From 1993 to 1999, he represen ...

(b. 1981), Scottish professional football player * Paul F. McHale, Jr. (b. 1950), American politician from Pennsylvania *

Ray McHale Raymond McHale (born 12 August 1950) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. McHale began his career with Chesterfield before moving to Halifax Town. He later played the Football League for Swindon Town, Brigh ...

(b. 1950), English professional football player *

Sheila McHale Sheila Margaret McHale (born 1 September 1953) is a former Labor Party MP in the Government of Western Australia. Prior to retirement, she served as Member for Kenwick and Minister for Disability Services, Tourism, Culture and the Arts, and ...

(contemporary), English-Australian politician from Western Australia * Tom McHale (b. 1902), American novelist from Iowa * Tom McHale (1941–1983), American novelist from Pennsylvania * Tom McHale (1963–2008), American professional football player *

Tommy McHale Thomas Anthony McHale (born 3 September 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back. Career McHale made 38 appearances in the Football League for Bradford City between 1971 and 1973. He also played non-league f ...

, English professional footballer *

Tony McHale Tony McHale (born Anthony John Wright, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire) is a British actor, screenwriter, writer, television director, director and producer, who is known for starring in ''Coronation Street'' and also known as a "stooge" to J ...

(contemporary), British actor, writer, and director ;Fictional Characters * Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale, title character of the American television series ''McHale's Navy'' ;Other * McHale (farm machinery), machine manufacturer {{surname, McHale