Jason Bateman
Derek Taylor in Silver Spoons, James Cooper Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie
Birth name : Jason Kent Bateman
Birth date : 1969/01/14 (57 years old)
Birth place : Rye New-York
Height: 1.83 m
Biography for Jason Bateman
Jason Kent Bateman is an American actor born January 14, 1969 in Rye New York.
Jason began his career as a very young actor in the La Petite Maison series in La Prairie, where he played from 1981 to 1982 the role of James Cooper Ingalls. He very quickly became a star in the 80s with series such as Ricky or La Belle Vie, It's Your Move, and The Hogan Family Series where he won the title of younger director at 18 by performing three episodes. Shortly after this consecration Jason's career will beat a little wing, he continued to play in small roles. It was not until 2003 that success came back thanks to the Arrested Development series where he played the main role of Michael Bluth, a role that will allow him to obtain a Golden Globe in 2005 in the category "Best actor in a comedy".
Jason Bateman is an American actor, director and producer known for his roles in films and television series. He was born on January 14, 1969 in Rye, in New York, in the United States.
Bateman began his acting career in 1981 by playing in a children's television series entitled "Little House on the Prairie". Since then, he has played in many other television and films programs, notably "Arrested Development", "Hancock", "The Break-Up", and "Horrible bumps". He also played in children's productions, such as "The Hogan Family" and "Silver Spoons".
In addition to his work as an actor, Bateman is also a producer and director. He produced and produced several episodes of "Arrested Development", as well as other television and cinematographic productions.
Bateman is married to actress Amanda Anka, with whom he has two children. Apart from his acting career, he is also known for his positions on social and environmental issues, and he is often involved in charitable campaigns.
In summary, Jason Bateman is a talented and versatile actor who was a great success in the world of cinema and television. His performances in adult and children productions have contributed to his reputation as a solid and reliable actor, and he continues to be an important player in the entertainment industry.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| The Kingdom (2007) (filming) | |
| Smokin' Aces (2007) (post-production) | |
| Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) (post-production) | Henry Weston |
| Fast Track (2006/I) (post-production) | Chip Sanders |
| The Break-Up (2006) | Riggleman |
| The Jake Effect | Jake Galvin |
| Arrested Development | Michael Bluth |
| Scrubs - My Big Bird (2006) TV Episode | Mr. Sutton |
| The Fairly OddParents - Oh, Brother!/What's the Difference? (2005) TV Episode (voice) | Tommy |
| Justice League | |
| King of the Hill - The Petriot Act (2005) TV Episode (voice) | Dr. Leslie |
| Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) | Pepper Brooks |
| Starsky & Hutch (2004) | Kevin |
| The Twilight Zone - Burned (2003) TV Episode | Scott Crane |
| One Way Out (2002) (V) | John Farrow |
| The Sweetest Thing (2002) | Roger Donahue |
| Some of My Best Friends (2001) TV Series | Warren Fairbanks |
| Sol Goode (2001) | Spider |
| Rude Awakening - Star 80 Proof (2000) TV Episode | Ryan |
| Love Stinks (1999) | Jesse Travis/Ronnie |
| George & Leo (1997) TV Series | Ted Stoody |
| Chicago Sons (1997) TV Series | Harry Kulchak |
| Ned and Stacey - Pals (1996) TV Episode | Bobby Van Lowe |
| Simon (1995) TV Series | Carl |
| Burke's Law - Who Killed the Movie Mogul? (1995) TV Episode | Jason Ripley |
| Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995) (TV) | Stuart Morris |
| This Can't Be Love (1994) (TV) | Grant |
| Confessions: Two Faces of Evil (1994) (TV) | Bill Motorshed |
| Black Sheep (1994) (TV) | Jonathan Kelley |
| Breaking the Rules (1992) | Phil Stepler |
| A Taste for Killing (1992) (TV) | Blaine Stockard III |
| Necessary Roughness (1991) | Jarvis Edison |
| Crossing the Mob (1988) (TV) | Philly |
| The Hogan Family (1988) TV Series | David Hogan |
| Moving Target (1988) (TV) | Toby Kellogg |
| Teen Wolf Too (1987) | Todd Howard |
| Valerie | David Hogan |
| Bates Motel (1987) (TV) | Tony Scotti |
| The Thanksgiving Promise (1986) (TV) | Steve Tilby |
| St. Elsewhere - You Beta Your Life (1986) TV Episode | Tim Moynihan |
| Can You Feel Me Dancing? (1986) (TV) | Larry Nichols |
| Mr. Belvedere - Rivals (1986) TV Episode | Sean |
| Robert Kennedy & His Times (1985) (mini) TV Series | Joe Kennedy III |
| Right to Kill? (1985) (TV) | |
| Knight Rider - Lost Knight (1984) TV Episode | Doug Wainwright |
| It's Your Move (1984) TV Series | Matthew Burton |
| The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins (1984) (TV) | Addison Cromwell |
| Just a Little More Love (1983) (TV) | |
| Silver Spoons (1982) TV Series | Derek Taylor (1982-1984) |
Trivia
- Became the DGA's youngest-ever director when he directed 3 episodes of "The Hogan Family" (1988) at the age of 18 years.
- He won the celebrity portion of the Long Beach Grand Prix in 1987.
- Formed a Hollywood repertory stage company with his sister and father. They produced the telefilm "Can You Feel Me Dancing?" which starred both Bateman and his sister.
- Got into acting when, at age 10, he followed a friend to an audition for a role in an educational film and the director asked him to read for the lead.
- 1 November 2005 - Had surgery to remove a benign polyp from his throat.
- He & Amanda are expecting their first child, a girl, due early October 2006.
Quotes
"By definition, gay is smart. I see plenty of macho heterosexual idiots, but nine times out of 10 you can have a great conversation if you find a gay guy."
"I have a tendency to evolve into William Shatner, with my big fat face."
Family
- Spouse : Amanda Anka (3 July 2001 - present)
- Brother of actress Justine Bateman
- Son of Kent Bateman.
- Son-in-law of composer/actor Paul Anka.
- Uncle of Justine Bateman's children, Duke and Olivia
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest