Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman
Jason Kent Batemanis an American actor, director, and producer who rose to prominence as a high-profile adolescent actor in the 1980s, in sitcoms such as Silver Spoons and The Hogan Family, before returning in the early 2000s in the role of Michael Bluth on the critically acclaimed sitcom Arrested Development, for which he won a TV Land Award, a Golden Globe, and a Satellite Award. He has since established himself in Hollywood by appearing in several films, including Juno, Hancock,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth14 January 1969
CityTown Of Rye, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Acting is just playing the violin in an orchestra. Directing is being the conductor.
I just love doing sitcoms. I'd be in them till I was gray if they'd have me.
A straight factor is important in any comedy, because you need something to tee it up and also to ground it.
I play around with my Japanese Garden. Since Im half way to 70 today I need to start pruning trees and sharpening plants like an old fart.
It takes some intelligence and insight to figure out you're gay and then a tremendous amount of balls to live it and live it proudly.
Will Arnett is one of the funniest guys I know. He has seen it all and done it all and come out the other end pretty savvy and pretty strong.
I think you get the parts that people are comfortable with seeing you play. I get that. And I don't shy away from those parts.
I love a massage. I'd go every day if I could.
If people are going to complain about stereotyping, it's as likely to be Italian-Americans as gay people.
People have often asked if I'm gay because I don't go out of my way to spit and scratch and give people attitude.
As an actor, you get hired for what you last did. And I guess it just becomes your choice or obligation to do different things.
I was just a lot smarter about not getting caught. I mean, I never stuck anything in my arm, but I certainly enjoyed my youth.
Not many get a chance to hit the career re-set button.
Jennifer Aniston and I have always just really gotten along well... I was just fortunate to be a good fit for parts in her films.