Bio: Jason Bateman is an American film and television actor, known for his role as Michael Bluth on the television sitcom Arrested Development (2003), as well as his role on Valerie (1986).He was born in Rye, New York. His father, Kent Bateman, from a Utah-based family, is a film and television director and producer, and founder of a Hollywood repertory stage company. His mother, Victoria Bateman, was born in Shropshire, England, and worked as a flight attendant. His sister is actress Justine Bateman. In 1981, at the age of 12, young Bateman made his debut on television as James Cooper Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie (1974): Uncle Jed, appearing in 18 more episodes in one season. Jason also appeared in the original Knight Rider with David Hasselhoff for the season three episode "Lost Knight" (aired Dec 1984) playing the character "Doug" who befriends Kitt when he loses his memory. In the mid-1980s, he became the DGA's youngest-ever director when he directed three episodes of Valerie (1986) at age 18. During the 2000s, Bateman's film career has been on soaring trajectory. In 2005, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy, for Arrested Development (2003), and received other awards and nominations.Bateman has been enjoying a happy family life with his wife, actress Amanda Anka (daughter of singer Paul Anka), with whom he has two children. The Batemans reside in Los Angeles, California.
Tivia: As of July 2011, had not had an alcoholic drink in about 10 years.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.Good friends with Jennifer Aniston since 1995. They have worked together in five movies: The Break-Up (2006), The Switch (2010), Horrible Bosses (2011), Horrible Bosses 2 (2014) and Office Christmas Party (2016).Became the DGA's youngest-ever director when he directed three episodes of Valerie (1986) at the age of 18 years.He's cycling enthusiast and an avid runner that averages five miles a day. "It's my meditation time," he says. "I clear my mind and think about the day." He leaves the iPod at home, preferring his own thoughts for company.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 26, 2017.Favorite film is the drama film There Will Be Blood (2007).Started production company with Jonathan Short called DumbDumb, which creates short, comedic filmed advertising (2010).Attended Pacific Hills School in West Hollywood, California, but never graduated.Bateman's film company is called - F+A Productions - after his daughter Francesca and wife Amanda.Described his Saturday Night Live (1975) hosting experience as "one of the best weeks of my life" (2005).Jason and wife Amanda Anka welcomed their second daughter, Maple Sylvie Bateman, on Friday February 10, 2012.Younger brother of actress Justine Bateman.Son-in-law of composer/actor Paul Anka and former fashion model Anne de Zogheb.His wife Amanda Anka gave birth to their daughter Francesca Nora on October 28, 2006 in Los Angeles.Had a surgery to remove a benign polyp from his throat on January 11, 2005.Ranked #60 on 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005).He won the celebrity portion of the Long Beach Grand Prix (1987).Formed a Hollywood repertory stage company with his sister, Justine Bateman and their father, Kent Bateman. The trio produced the TV movie Can You Feel Me Dancing? (1986), which starred both Jason and Justine.Nominated for the 2018 Emmy Award in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category for his role as Marty Byrde in Ozark (2017), but lost to Matthew Rhys from The Americans (2013).A huge fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and even wears Dodgers clothing in the comedy film Hancock (2008).His father, who is American-born, has English, Scottish, Swiss-German, Swedish and Danish ancestry. His mother is British, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and also has Maltese ancestry.Son of Kent Bateman and his wife Victoria, a British flight attendant.Born on the same date as Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters vocalist Dave Grohl.Nominated for the 2018 Emmy Award in the Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series category for The Toll (2017), but lost to Stephen Daldry for Paterfamilias (2017).Brother-in-law of Alexandra Anka, Anthea Anka, Amelia Anka and Alicia Anka.Uncle of Justine Bateman's children, Duke and Olivia.Born at 5:39 PM (EST).Ex-stepson-in-law of Anna Anka.