Are you ready to embark on a journey to explore the remarkable actors and actresses who have graced the Joe Rogan Experience podcast with their presence?
Joe Rogan, a seasoned actor in his own right, has welcomed a diverse array of fascinating guests to his podcast, spanning from science enthusiasts to professional UFC fighters. In this article, we will focus exclusively on the Hollywood celebrities – the actors and actresses who captivate audiences on the red carpet.
In case you didn’t know – well before the success of the JRE podcast, Rogan got his first big break when he landed acting roles in Hardball and NewsRadio. Later, he starred in Zookeeper, playing the adversary role against Kevin James.
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Honorable Mention:
Pauly Shore, Ice Cube, Russell Brand, Suzanne Santo, Snoop Dogg, Gilbert Gottfried, Scott Eastwood, Dave Chappelle, Tom Green, Bill Burr, Jimmy O. Yang, Artie Lange, Andy Dick, Roseanne Barr, Nick Swardson, Leah Remini
#11 – Macaulay Culkin
Best known for being a child actor, Culkin was the star of the hit movie series Home Alone and Richie Rich. After reaching peak fame and working super-hard as a child, he decided to retire from acting at age 14.
On JRE #1153, Culkin delved into what it was like to grow up famous, why he doesn’t act anymore, and how he’s avoided the troubles many other famous child-actors have faced, as well as his travel adventures.
#10 – Bob Saget
On JRE #1507, Bob Saget, the lead star of Full House appeared on the podcast. He is best known for being an actor and comedy star, while still maintaining a clean image. On the episode, Saget talked about working with Richard Pryor, and told hilarious stories about Sam Kinison and Rodney Dangerfield.
Tragically, Saget died in January of 2022 from hitting his head in his hotel room. He was 65 years old.
#9 – Edward Norton
Edward Norton, you may recognize from Fight Club, where he co-starred with Brad Pitt in the legendary box office hit. He’s also been in American History X, The Score, and The Italian Job. On JRE #1375, Norton talked about making American History X, the influence of Marlon Brando, jiu-jitsu.
#8 – Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart has been a repeat guest on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He is wildly successful in a multitude of categories in addition to acting, such as stand-up comedy and entrepreneurship.
Appearing on JRE’s #1480 and #1278, Hart discussed having dinner with an all-star crew of comedians – Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Chris Tucker, and Chris Rock. They also talked about hard work and staying positive, why Dave Chappelle is the greatest comedian of all-time, and meeting Jeff Bezos.
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#7 – Dan Aykroyd
Best known for being the a lead star in the movie series Ghostbusters, Dan Aykroyd appeared on JRE #1351. He gained his fame starring on Saturday Night Live alongside his close friend John Belushi. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Aykroyd #5 all-time of their Saturday Nigh Live cast members.
On the JRE podcast, Aykroyd talked about ghostly encounters, alien abductions, DMT, crystal skulls, and the stories behind making Ghostbusters.
#6 – Jon Bernthal
On JRE #1916, Jon Bernthal is an actor whose breakthrough came in 2009 on The Walking Dead. Since then he has starred alongside Ben Affleck in The Accountant, Brad Pitt in Fury, and Leanardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street.
With Rogan on the podcast, Bernthal reflected on the brilliance of Shia Labeouf, living in Russia, getting into street fights, and how he matured to take control of his life. Rogan went out of his way to mention how awesome Bernthal was on The Walking Dead.
#5 – Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe has been a Hollywood star since his teenage years in the 1980s. After getting into a bit of trouble in 1988, Lowe made a commitment to get sober. Since getting into sobriety he’s made a had career resurgence, including being on Parks and Recreation and the movie Youngblood with Patrick Swayze.
On JRE #1522, Loew went in-depth on his relationship and work with Chris Farley, the making of Tommy Boy, what it is like being famous, and his journey in sobriety.
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#4 – Jamie Foxx
On JRE #990, Foxx is an academy ward winning actor from the film Ray, playing the role of Ray Charles. He’s also had success as a musician and comedian, and starred in films Django, Law Abiding Citizen, and The Soloist.
On the podcast with Rogan, Foxx talked about parting with Sean Combs (Diddy) and Kanye West, making the song Slow Jamz, and the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight.
#3 – Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the biggest stars and entertainment icons in Hollywood thanks to his outstanding role playing Iron Man in the hit Marvel series. He’s also starred in Sherlock Holmes, Tropic Thunder, and Due Date.
On JRE #1411, Downey talked about whether Tropic Thunder’s sense of humor could fit in today’s “cancel” culture. They also spoke about the possibility of Downey returning to do more Iron Man roles and the importance of getting out of your own way.
#2 – Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson, is an actor and producer, best known for a several decade-long acting career that included the films Braveheart, The Patriot, and Signs. He’s also produced and directed two legendary films – The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto.
On JRE #1066, Gibson came onto Rogan’s podcast alongside his friend Dr. Neil Riordan, a specialist and writer about stem cell research. On the episode, they talked about how cell stem therapy saved Gibson’s dad’s life, why stem cell treatment is illegal in the United States, and whether it can help with autism.
If you want to learn more about stem cell research, check out Dr. Neil Riordan’s book on the topic:
Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide: How Stem Cells Are Disrupting Medicine and Transforming Lives (Amazon)
#1 – Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey, who got his breakthrough in Dazed and Confused, is a legendary actor that has been featured in many films. Once thought of as just a romance comedy specialist, he overcame that by transitioning to films such as Interstellar, Reign of Fire, and We Are Marshall, among many more.
On JRE #1552, McConaughey, doing the podcast remotely because of COVID-19 restrictions, took listeners through a journey of his remarkable acting career, his incredible physical transformation in Dallas Buyers Club, as well as discussing his religious beliefs. They also talked about his book best-selling book Greenlights, which is part biography and part self-help book. I read it and found it to be fantastic:
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey – Hardcover – (Amazon)
Joe Rogan Has Been An Actor Too
Although not actively pursuing acting, Joe Rogan has been in quite a few shows and movies. Sometimes it has been as simple as a cameo (Silicon Valley), but he also played the tough guy role in Zookeeper, as an adversary to Kevin James.
Rogan actually got his breakthrough in acting, well before his JRE podcast and Fear Factor successes, when he starred first in Hardball, and later, NewsRadio with Phil Hartman and Dave Foley.
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