| Jeff Winger | |
|---|---|
| Community character | |
 | |
| First appearance | "Pilot" (2009) |
| Last appearance | "Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television" (2015) |
| Created by | Dan Harmon |
| Portrayed by | Joel McHale |
Jeffrey Tobias "Jeff" Winger is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American television sitcom Community.[1] He is portrayed by Joel McHale and first appeared in the pilot episode of Community. Jeff was created by producer Dan Harmon, who briefly attended Greendale Community College. While at Greendale Community College, Harmon became involved in a Spanish study group. Harmon designed the character of Jeff around himself, creating the character as a solipsistic narcissist.
- ^ Marsh, Calum (July 23, 2021). "Comfort Viewing: 3 Reasons I Love 'Community'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
My closest counterpart, with a 96 percent match, was Jeff Winger, the charismatic lead character played by Joel McHale on NBC's cult sitcom 'Community.'