Jason Segel

Biography

Jason Jordan Segel, born on January 18, 1980, is a versatile American actor celebrated for his memorable portrayal of Marshall Eriksen in the CBS sitcom *How I Met Your Mother*, which aired from 2005 to 2014. Segel's journey in the entertainment industry began under the mentorship of director and producer Judd Apatow, with early roles in the cult classic series *Freaks and Geeks* (1999–2000) and *Undeclared* (2001–2002).

He quickly rose to fame in the realm of comedy with a series of hit films, showcasing his talents as an actor, writer, and producer. Notable works include *Knocked Up* (2007), *Forgetting Sarah Marshall* (2008), *I Love You, Man* (2009), *Bad Teacher* (2011), *The Five-Year Engagement* (2012), *This Is 40* (2012), and *Sex Tape* (2014). He also ventured into family-friendly films like *Despicable Me* (2010) and *The Muppets* (2011). Segel earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of author David Foster Wallace in *The End of the Tour* (2015), which garnered him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.

In 2023, Segel took on the role of a therapist in the Apple TV+ series *Shrinking*, a show he co-created with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. His performance earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.