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Jason Segel, an American actor, writer, and musician, was born on January 18, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Alvin Segel, a Jewish lawyer, and Jillian Segel, who is Christian. Although raised primarily in the Jewish tradition, Segel also attended a Christian elementary school, experiencing a diverse religious upbringing. During his school years, he was occasionally teased due to his religious background.
He has two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister. Segel attended the Harvard-Westlake School, where he achieved a towering height of 6 feet 4 inches before entering his teenage years. As part of the school's basketball team, he helped lead them to a state championship. Alongside athletics, Segel developed an early interest in acting, film-making, and puppetry. He frequently participated in school plays, showcasing his passion for performance.
Jason Segel landed his first major acting role at the age of 19 in the 1999 television series Freaks and Geeks. Although the show had a short run, it garnered critical acclaim and developed a loyal fan base. Segel not only acted in the series but also contributed musically by writing a song for his character.
Following this role, he made appearances in several other shows, including a recurring part as Neil Jansen on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. These early performances helped establish his career and led to more prominent roles.
Segel rose to widespread fame for his portrayal of Marshall Eriksen on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which premiered in 2005. He starred alongside Alyson Hannigan, who played Lily, his character’s longtime girlfriend and eventual wife. Though he considered leaving the show in 2013, he ultimately stayed on to complete the ninth and final season in 2014 at the encouragement of the show's creators.
Alongside his television career, Jason Segel has built a substantial film résumé. He appeared in the ensemble comedy Knocked Up in 2007, followed by a lead role in the 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which he also wrote. The film was a critical and commercial success, showcasing his writing talent and comedic timing.
In 2007, Segel began developing a new project with Disney that led to The Muppets (2011). Blending his interest in puppetry and music, the film was well-received and contributed to revitalizing the Muppet franchise. Segel also wrote several musical pieces for his films and for comedy shows, further demonstrating his range as a songwriter and performer.
Other notable roles include his part in Despicable Me (2010), where he voiced the character Victor (also known as Vector), and appearances in Bad Teacher (2011) alongside Cameron Diaz, and The Five-Year Engagement (2012). In addition, Segel co-wrote the children's novel Nightmares!, which was released in 2014 as the first book in a trilogy.
Jason Segel has received attention for his dramatic weight loss in 2013, reflecting a broader commitment to personal well-being. He has been in a relationship with photographer Alexis Mixter, who is also known as the sister of television personality Whitney Mixter.
Segel is an ordained minister and once performed a wedding ceremony on a television program, a gesture that attracted media interest. In 2012, he was honored as "Man of the Year" by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. His estimated net worth stands at around $30 million.
In addition to acting, Segel enjoys playing the piano and has often expressed a deep fondness for Disneyland. He has also faced personal challenges, including a period of alcohol dependency. However, he successfully achieved sobriety in 2013 and has since led a healthier lifestyle.
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