Troy Metcalf

Troy Metcalf—yeah, that guy you’ve probably seen way more often than you realize—comes from Columbia, Missouri. He’s not just another face in Hollywood either. The dude’s got some serious acting chops, bouncing between genres like it’s nothing. If you watched Babylon (2022), you know he popped up in that wild swirl of Old Hollywood chaos, and honestly, his scenes just hit differently. There’s this lived-in vibe he brings, like he’s been through the wringer but can still make you laugh or cringe, depending on the role. People also know him as the lovable, sometimes clueless Jim from The Middle (2009). That show’s a classic slice-of-life sitcom, and Troy’s character? He’s one of those guys who just makes everything a little more real, a little less polished. The Middle ran forever, and his recurring appearances were always a highlight. He just nails the everyman thing—awkward, relatable, sometimes ridiculous. You get the sense he’s seen it all and is just rolling with the punches. And now, with Joker: Folie À Deux (2024) on his resume, he’s stepping into even darker, twistier territory. Not everyone can swing from family-friendly comedy to the gritty, unsettling world of Gotham, but Troy makes it look easy. There’s something about his performances that stick with you—probably because he doesn’t phone it in, no matter how big or small the part. Bottom line? Troy Metcalf’s the kind of actor who quietly steals scenes and keeps you guessing what he’ll do next.