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Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

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. ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Cosmic Chuckles and Heart: Why Paul Still Lands the Punch

on Paul | Aug 24, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when two nerds stumble across a foul-mouthed alien with a penchant for Reese’s Pieces? Paul (2011) answers with a gleeful middle finger to sci-fi clichés, blending buddy-com... Read more

Claws and Ambition: How Zootopia Still Bites in 2025

on Zootopia | Aug 18, 2025

Ever wonder if a cartoon about talking animals could outsmart most live-action blockbusters? Zootopia (2016) doesn’t just pull it off it struts into the room with a badge and a smirk, delivering a soc... Read more

Terminal Velocity: The Fleeting Weight of Connection in *Up in the Air*

on Up in the Air | Jul 21, 2025

In Up in the Air (2009), director Jason Reitman crafts a poignant meditation on transience, blending sharp wit with an undercurrent of melancholy. George Clooney’s Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer ... Read more

Breathing Ambition: How "Air" Elevates the Corporate Hustle to Cinematic Art

on Air | Jul 13, 2025

Ben Affleck’s Air (2023) transforms a corporate gamble into a pulsating human drama, weaving a narrative that feels both intimate and mythic. The film chronicles Nike’s audacious pursuit of Michael Jo... Read more

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