Jason Sudeikis
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| Name | Jason Sudeikis |
| Birth name | Daniel Jason Sudeikis |
| Birth date | 18 September 1975 |
| Birth place | Fairfax, Virginia |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Jason Sudeikis Jason Sudeikis (born Daniel Jason Sudeikis; September 18, 1975) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his work in television and film. He rose to prominence on Saturday Night Live and later created and starred in the acclaimed series Ted Lasso, while appearing in comedies and dramas alongside performers such as Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Olivia Wilde, Bill Hader and Tina Fey.
Early life and education
Sudeikis was born in Fairfax, Virginia to Kathryn Sudeikis and Daniel Joseph Sudeikis, Sr., and grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and Wyoming. His mother worked as a special education teacher and actress with ties to Kansas City theater, and his father was a Salvation Army musical director and later worked for American Airlines. He attended Blue Valley North High School and later studied at Fort Scott Community College before pursuing improvisational comedy with troupes associated with The Second City, iO Chicago, and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Chicago and New York City.
Career
Sudeikis began performing improvisation and sketch comedy with groups including The Second City and Boom Chicago, sharing stages with comics who later worked on Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. He joined the writing staff of Saturday Night Live in 2003 and became a featured player and later a repertory cast member, appearing in sketches alongside Will Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler and Bill Hader. After leaving SNL in 2013, he transitioned to film roles in collaborations with directors and producers such as Judd Apatow, Adam McKay, Tina Fey, Paul Feig and David O. Russell, appearing in projects with actors including Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Ben Affleck, George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson.
He co-created and executive produced the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso with Bill Lawrence and Brendan Hunt, starring as an American football coach turned AFC Bournemouth-style soccer manager. The series won recognition from organizations including the Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Critics' Choice Television Awards and Peabody Awards, and featured guest appearances by Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt, Juno Temple and Nick Mohammed. Sudeikis has also produced and acted in series and films developed by companies such as Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, 20th Century Studios, Paramount Pictures and Apple TV+.
Filmography
Sudeikis's film credits span comedies, dramas and voice work. Notable films include Horrible Bosses and Horrible Bosses 2 (with Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day), New Girl guest appearances with Zooey Deschanel, romantic comedies alongside Olivia Wilde and ensemble pieces with Will Forte, Keegan-Michael Key and T.J. Miller. He appeared in We're the Millers with Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts, The Hangover Part II with Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms, and provided voice work for animated features alongside Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard and Anna Faris. Television roles include Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock cameos with Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey, recurring parts on The Cleveland Show and leading the cast of Ted Lasso.
Awards and nominations
For his work Sudeikis has received multiple nominations and awards from institutions such as the Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics' Choice Television Awards and Producers Guild of America Awards. He won Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards for Ted Lasso and earned recognition from the Writers Guild of America and the Peabody Awards for the series’ storytelling, joining peers such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Vince Gilligan, Shonda Rhimes and Larry David in critical acclaim.
Personal life
Sudeikis was in a long-term relationship with actress Olivia Wilde; they have two children together and collaborated professionally on projects including film and television. He was previously linked to performers such as January Jones, Kay Cannon and worked with colleagues from Saturday Night Live like Bill Hader, Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels. He holds ties to his Midwestern upbringing in Kansas City and maintains residences connected to work in Los Angeles, New York City and production locations in London and Atlanta.
Philanthropy and activism
Sudeikis has participated in charitable and political fundraising events alongside entertainers like Ben Stiller, Paul Rudd, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Jon Hamm, supporting causes connected to arts organizations such as The Second City and humanitarian groups like Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF and Stand Up To Cancer. He has appeared in benefit performances, partnered with nonprofit efforts in Kansas and Virginia, and supported voter registration and civic initiatives associated with groups like When We All Vote and Rock the Vote.
Category:1975 births Category:Living people Category:American male film actors Category:American male television actors