Jason Sudeikis

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Biography

Jason Sudeikis delivered his sketches with a dry wit and a smugness that often left viewers feeling there was more to the joke than he was letting on, yet he radiated an endearing Everyman quality while playing even the most obnoxious of characters. The talented performer made the rounds in Chicago's club circuit before landing a coveted spot on the iconic sketch comedy series, "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ); first as a writer and then a …
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Job Title

Actor, Writer

Born

Daniel Jason Sudeikis on September 18, 1975 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Career Milestones

Began performing at ComedySportz (now Comedy City) in Kansas City

Co-founded a sketch comedy troupe called Der Monkenpickle

Was a founding member of Second City Las Vegas

1997

Moved to Chicago and joined the Second City National Touring Company

1998

His small screen debut was a bit part in Roger Corman's TV movie, "Alien Avenger II"; also co-starred his uncle

2003

First joined "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) as a sketch writer

2005

Became a featured player on NBC's "Saturday Night Live"

2007

Had a recurring role on NBC's "30 Rock" as Floyd, a love interest of Tina Fey's character Liz Lemon

2008

Had a small role in the comedy, "What Happens in Vegas," as Cameron Diaz's character's ex-fiancé

2009

Lent his voice to Seth MacFarlane's animated comedy series, "The Cleveland Show" (Fox)

2010

Appeared in the "The Bounty Hunter," alongside Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler

2010

Cast opposite Drew Barrymore and Justin Long in "Going the Distance," a romantic comedy about long-distance relationships

2011

Co-starred with Jason Bateman and Colin Farrell in the comedy, "Horrible Bosses"

2011

Co-starred with Owen Wilson in the Farrelly brothers' "Hall Pass"

2011

Joined the third season of "Eastbound & Down" in recurring role as a friend of ex-Major League Baseball player Powers (Danny McBride)