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.
| Birth Date: | 18 Jan, 1980 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | Harvard-Westlake School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | Jasonsegel |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
