Joel David Moore

Joel David Moore (also credited as Joel Moore and Joel D. Moore) is an American screen actor born on September 25, 1977, in Portland, Oregon. Working across feature films, television series, and commercial work, he has built a steady career as a versatile character performer.

Moore is widely recognized for playing Owen Dittman in DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story and J.P. in Grandma's Boy, roles that helped define his comedic profile. He later reached global audiences as Dr. Norm Spellman in James Cameron’s Avatar, and became a familiar face on TV as Colin Fisher in Bones.

His filmography also includes genre and indie standouts such as Hatchet (Ben), Art School Confidential (Bardo), Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (Corey Finley), and Shanghai Kiss (Joe Silverman). Additional credits range from family fare like The Shaggy Dog to documentary appearances such as Inside Pandora's Box, reflecting a career that moves comfortably between mainstream hits and offbeat projects.