Baruchel

Baruchel is a surname of French origin that is relatively uncommon and is found among French-Canadian communities in Canada. The name is most notably associated with Jay Baruchel, a Canadian actor, writer, and director.

Jay Baruchel was born in 1982 in Ottawa, Ontario. He rose to prominence in the 2000s with appearances in film and television and became well known for roles in features such as She's Out of My League (2010) and Goon (2011). In addition to acting, Baruchel has worked as a screenwriter and director, including the films Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017) and Random Acts of Violence (2020).

Beyond Jay Baruchel, the surname Baruchel is less frequently encountered in public life, and there are no widely cited alternative spellings or bearers with equal prominence. The name remains primarily associated with Canada’s entertainment industry through the prominence of Jay Baruchel.