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Jason Bateman is the voice of Larry Littlejunk on FOX's animated comedy, "Sit Down, Shut Up."

Since being honored with the Golden Globe Award in 2005 for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for "Arrested Development," Jason Bateman, a former child actor who made the successful transition that few are able to accomplish, is back on top, conquering both film and television.

While Jason Bateman's starring role in the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning FOX comedy series brought a newfound appreciation with the public, it also caught the attention of the motion picture industry. Last year Jason Bateman starred alongside Will Smith and Charlize Theron in the blockbuster "Hancock" and can be seen next in the political thriller "State of Play," based on the BBC miniseries, with Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck. Jason Bateman recently completed filming "Couples Retreat" with Vince Vaughn and has also finished filming a supporting role in the Ricky Gervais comedy "This Side of the Truth."

Up next is the Mike Judge-directed comedy "Extract," in which Jason Bateman stars as a flower-extract shop owner who endures many professional and personal problems. Jason Bateman is also producing and starring in a film, "The Remarkable Fellows," based on his own original idea for writer/director Joe Carnahan. The action comedy, going into production in early 2009, follows two elite "revenge specialists" who are hired by the world's most powerful and wealthy people to exact revenge on those who have wronged them.

Jason Bateman began 2008 with Fox Searchlight's "Juno," arguably one of the biggest success stories of independent filmmaking. The coming-of-age story, directed by Jason Reitman, was nominated for Best Film by most major film critics' groups, as well as by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. In a supporting role, Jason Bateman plays an emotionally stunted husband who together with his wife (Jennifer Garner) are interested in adopting a pregnant teenager's (Ellen Page) unwanted baby.

In 2007, Jason Bateman co-starred opposite Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper and Jennifer Garner in the Peter Berg-directed drama "The Kingdom," a poignant story taking place in war-torn Iraq. That year, Jason Bateman also starred in the family fantasy comedy "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" for director Zach Helm.

Other film credits for Jason Bateman include the comedy "The Ex" with Zach Braff and Amanda Peet; "The Break-Up"; "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" opposite Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller; "Starsky & Hutch" opposite Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn; the 2002 romantic comedy "The Sweetest Thing," for which he garnered favorable reviews for his comedic timing in the role of "Roger."

Jason Bateman began his career on television. After impressing network executives with his portrayal of the charmingly scheming Derek Taylor on "Silver Spoons," they created the spin-off "It's Your Move," based on his popularity. Jason Bateman then starred with Valerie Harper on the lauded "Valerie" / "Valerie's Family" / "The Hogan Family" comedy series from 1986-1991. Jason Bateman's other television credits include "Simon," "Chicago Sons," "George and Leo," "Love Stinks" and "Some of My Best Friends."

Jason Bateman and his company, F+A Productions, recently signed a first-look production deal to develop, direct and write original content for 20th Century Fox Television.

Jason Bateman currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.






JASON BATEMAN: FACTS

How tall is Jason Bateman? How old is Jason Bateman? Where was Jason Bateman born? Where does Jason Bateman live? Find out here.

Age: 41 years old
Birthday: January 14, 1969
Height: 6' 0"
Full Name / Real Name: Jason Kent Bateman
Birthplace: Rye, NY
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Wife: Amanda Anka




JASON BATEMAN: NEWS (4)


Jason Bateman Independent Spirit Awards 2010 Winners: 'Precious' Nabs Best PictureThe 25th annual independent film awards also handed the Summit Entertainment film prizes for best director, first screenplay, actress, and supporting actress. Read more...
Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook in "Pushing Daisies" Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2010 Winners"The Hurt Locker" takes Best Picture and Best Director while "Avatar" walks away with a record 6 awards and "Inglourious Basterds" takes home 3. Read more...
Adam Lambert on "American Idol 8" Adam Lambert and Zac Efron to Present at 'Critics' Choice Awards 2010'Kristin Chenoweth will host the evening that will also feature Tobey Maguire, Bradley Cooper, Heather Graham,  John Krasinski, Meryl Streep and Kristen Bell among its many presenters. Read more...
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SIT DOWN, SHUT UP: NEWS


Wanda Sykes on "The Wanda Sykes Show" Swing for The Fences This November on FOXGet spoilers and highlights for the upcoming November sweeps period on FOX, which includes the World Series, the series premiere of "The Wanda Sykes Show," and guest appearances by Arianna Huffington, Eve, Jonah Hill, NBA Champion Kevin Garnett, Zach Galifianakis, Jamie Kennedy, Snoop Dogg, Keith Carradine, Daryl Hall and John Oates and many more. Read more...
"Sit Down, Shut Up" Cast FOX Heads Back to School When "Sit Down, Shut Up" Premieres Sunday, April 19Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Kristin Chenoweth, Will Forte, Tom Kenny, Nick Kroll, Cheri Oteri, Kenan Thompson and Henry Winkler are among the ensemble voice cast. Read more...
Cast of "Fringe" FOX Announces Primetime Slate for 2008-2009 SeasonTwo new dramas, three new comedies and one new unscripted show will join the network's schedule next season. Read more...

 
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JASON BATEMAN: TWEETS

March 13, 2010
@EricoTheriault splash huh! i actually meant teen wolf 2 the 1 where jason bateman was a boxing wolf..lol
2 hours ago
I really wish they'd make a movie where Bradley Whitford, Jon Hamm, Jason Bateman, Christoph Waltz and Jean Reno try to raise a baby.
3 hours ago
@themidnightweet yeah sorry that @JustineBateman did not reply about the Jason Bateman got nothing on me song.
3 hours ago
@lizsete for instance "I like Jason Bateman. I need an icon of him." ...wow.
3 hours ago
@JRLeone JASON BATEMAN!!!!!!! I <3 that man! His is the epitome of awesome!!! He makes laughter easier than breathing lol ;)
3 hours ago
My god Jason bateman is in EVERYTHING I'm watching today! Up in the Air, Couples Retreat, State of Play
4 hours ago
Someone just sent my a pic of Jason Bateman in ladies unders and it gave me a boner. #NGL
4 hours ago
Teen Wolf!!! Maybe after Teen Wolf 2 with Jason Bateman (although he'd perfer we not talk about that one).
5 hours ago
Holy crap!!! Jason Bateman is in this?!? Score!!! #batemanmakesanythingbetter
6 hours ago
haha I love Jason Bateman in the movie Dodgeball, he lines are so RANDOM!!
7 hours ago
Extract was funny but it's no Idiocracy or Office Space. Jason Bateman is worth it though.
7 hours ago
I'd love to see Jason Bateman nude
8 hours ago
Jason Bateman would never go with a skank like Peaches Geldof, that is why he is my number 1
8 hours ago
Ugh! Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman in the same movie. What am going do?! Love JB, but hate, hate HATE RR!
8 hours ago
Ryan Reynolds e Jason Bateman atuam juntos na comédia “Change-up”
8 hours ago
.@krizzlybear I'm not saying MJF would be in it! It would be like how Jason Bateman was his cousin in the 2nd - to explain why the wolfism.
9 hours ago