Jason Bateman

American actor, director, and producer celebrated for his work in Arrested Development and Ozark, with a career spanning over four decades.

Jason Bateman - Personal Information

  • Name: Jason Bateman
  • Date of Birth: January 14, 1969
  • Place of Birth: Rye, New York, USA
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Executive Producer, Director, Producer, Creator

Biography

Jason Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American television and film actor. He is known for his starring roles in numerous comedy films and for his role as Michael Bluth in the Fox / Netflix sitcom Arrested Development and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022). He has received several awards including a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2017 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

After appearing in several 1980s and 1990s sitcoms including Silver Spoons, It's Your Move, and The Hogan Family, he came to prominence in the early 2000s for playing Michael Bluth on Arrested Development, for which he won a TV Land, a Golden Globe, and two Satellite Awards. He has since established himself in Hollywood by appearing in numerous films.

His sister is actress Justine Bateman. He has been married to Amanda Anka, singer Paul Ana's daughter, since 2001 and they have 2 daughters.

Selected Filmography

A selection of Jason Bateman's most notable recent screen appearances across film and television.

  • DTF St. Louis (TV - 2026) as Clark Forrest
  • Zootopia 2 (2025) as Nick Wilde (voice)
  • Black Rabbit (TV - 2025) as Vince Friedken
  • Carry-On (2024) as Traveler
  • Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Nick Wilde (voice)
  • SmartLess: On the Road (TV - 2023) as Self
  • Fool's Paradise (2023) as SPFX Tech
  • Air (2023) as Rob Strasser
  • Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (2022) as Jason Bateman
  • Zootopia+ (TV - 2022) as Nick Wilde (voice)

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