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Jason Bateman was born on January 14, 1969. His father-in-law is Paul Anka.
He began acting at age 10 when a casting director asked him to read for the lead of an educational film. Soon, he landed spots on Little House On The Prairie and Silver Spoons .
In the 1980's he was ubiquitous in shows The Hogan Family and It's your Move , and films like Teen Wolf Too , and Necessary...
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Work Sex
Wednesday 10 September 2008 on FOX
An article about the sexual exploits of the staff of The Inn while on the job is run at a local New York magazine, causing Rhonda to take action and Neal to try to act on his best behavior. Meanwhile, Molly helps Nicole with her modeling career, and Gus helps Larry with his love life.
News Headlines
- Bateman: Arrested movie "in the works" 2008-06-25 16:16:00
- 'Toon reunites Arrested cast 2008-04-15 15:09:00
- external: 'Arrested' Star Becomes a Dad 2006-10-31
- external: Jason Bateman, wife welcome a baby girl 2006-10-30
- Three times the Arrested Development 2006-07-26 15:20:00
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In 2007 Jason filmed a movie with Will Smith and Charlize Theron called Hancock. The movie will reunite Bateman with Theron, who guest starred on his show Arrested Development.
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In 2006 Jason did a commentary on the 2004 Democratic National Convention for 'The Majority Report' with his former Arrested Development co-star David Cross.
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Jason and his wife, Amanda Anka, had a baby daughter, Francesca Nora Bateman, on October 28, 2006.
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Jason has been named one of People magazine's 'Sexiest Boy to Man'.
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Jason's father, Kent Bateman is a director, producer and an actor.
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Jason Bateman: (in January 2008 about his resolutions) I don't have anything to fix! I don't smoke, I don't drink, and I don't eat carbs. My life is just great now. Normal. Vanilla.
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Jason Bateman: (about being on "The Hogan Family" as a child) I never looked at fan mail, for some reason. My mother and grandmother handled my mail--although it's not like I was ever in the stratosphere of Kirk Cameron or Scott Baio.
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Jason Bateman: (about his "rebellious" younger days) I was just a lot smarter about not getting caught. I mean, I never stuck anything in my arm, but I certainly enjoyed my youth.
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Jason Bateman: (about his baby daughter Francesca) I became an adult before I had a kid, which I highly recommend. I just like to throw her around. She's a really good snuggler, and she likes to give kisses and hugs. And her neck smells fantastic! You just want to ball her up and stuff her in your pocket. I'm gonna do all that until she gets too big and doesn't want to kiss her dad anymore.
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Jason Bateman (on how similar he is to his character on Arrested Development): I am most like my character in that I have a low tolerance for stupidity and power trips. I am least like my character in the sense that I'm the least conservative guy I know.
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Other Appearances
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Arrested Development
Michael Bluth |
Chicago Sons
Harry Kulchak |
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George & Leo
Ted Stoody |
It's Your Move
Matthew Burton |
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Little House on the Prairie
James Cooper/Ingalls (1981 - 1982) |
Simon
Carl Hemphill |
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Silver Spoons
Derek Taylor |
The New Hollywood Squares
Himself |
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Burke's Law (1994)
Who Killed the Movie Mogul? Jason Ripley |
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Tournament 3 Game 3 Himself |
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Cold Pizza
10/21/2003 Guest |
Countdown with Keith Olbermann
June 24, 2008 Himself |
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Countdown with Keith Olbermann
July 25, 2008 Himself |
Dinner for Five
Tracy Morgan, Jeffrey Tambor, Bonnie Hunt, Jason Bateman Himself |
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Arrested Development
Afternoon Delight |
Brother's Keeper
Game Ball |
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Do Not Disturb
Work Sex |
Family Matters
Pound Foolish |
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For Your Love
The Shrink Gets Shrunk |
For Your Love
The Golf War |
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Scrubs
My Big Bird Mr. Sutton |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect Jason Bateman has been so many great characters and has kept us entertained ever since the early 1980's. Especially as Derek on Silver Spoons. Also as David Hogan on The Hogan Family, what a young, fresh, sexy, gorgeous, talented actor. Love you, Reed!! Continue » Posted Jun 9, 2007 10:26 am PST |
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emptyFair Continue » Posted Mar 5, 2007 7:25 am PST |
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"Original"Good Boy can he keep a straight face! Continue » Posted Feb 9, 2007 11:16 pm PST |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect may be it's just me Continue » Posted Jan 15, 2006 8:32 pm PST |
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"Personal favorite"Perfect Go Jason go! Continue » Posted Jul 25, 2005 1:40 pm PST |
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