Jason Segel

Jason Jordan Segel, born January 18, 1980, is an acclaimed American actor, writer, and musician. Segel began his illustrious career with renowned director and producer Judd Apatow on television series such as Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) and Undeclared (2001-2002). He achieved widespread recognition for his role as Marshall Eriksen in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to 2014. He has also had prominent roles in popular comedic films, some of which he intimately contributed to as a writer and producer. Segel's extensive filmography as an actor ranges from comedies like Knocked Up (2007) and I Love You, Man (2009) to family-favorites such as Despicable Me (2010) and The Muppets (2011).

During the course of his career, Segel has showcased his versatility by excelling in dramatic roles, such as his portrayal of David Foster Wallace in The End of the Tour (2015), which earned him a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award. He has also continued to work on the small screen, with notable instances like his role of Paul Westhead in the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and his performance in Apple TV+ series Shrinking. As a co-creator on the latter show, he earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Besides his acting career, Segel has harnessed his writing skills to author a series of young adult novels, demonstrating his boundless creativity.