Jason Lee

Birthplace: Orange, California, USA
Birthday: April 25, 1970

Though he started his career as a professional skateboarder, Jason Lee managed to accomplish that rare feat of transitioning from successful athlete to successful actor. But unlike most sports stars making the jump, he was armed with strong acting chops and an easy-going charm. After making a few music videos with director and fellow skateboarding enthusiast Spike Jonze, Lee broke into features by starring in indie-filmmaker Kevin Smith’s “Mallrats” (1995). He quickly graduated to more prominent features, earning critical kudos and Inter…more

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Actor

My Name is Earl
Earl J Hickey
Weapons of Mass Distraction
Phillip Messenger
Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Himself
14th Independent Spirit Awards
Presenter
The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Producer

My Name is Earl
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Career Milestones

2007
Co-starred in Richard Kelly's ensemble film, "Southland Tales"
2007
Voiced the title character in the live-action version of the classic cartoon "Underdog"
2005 to 2009
Made series regular debut as the star and producer of "My Name Is Earl" (NBC); earned Golden Globe (2006, 2007) and SAG (2006, 2007) nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy series
2004
Had a small role as a PR executive in Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl"
2004
Voiced Buddy Pine/Syndrome in the Pixar animated feature "The Incredibles"