Biography
Who is Jason Sudeikis?
Early life and family background
Born as Daniel Jason Sudeikis in Fairfax, the actor grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, within Johnson County. He considers this his hometown. His mother, Kathryn, worked as a travel agent and led the American Society of Travel Agents, while his father, Daniel Joseph, has Irish and Lithuanian roots. Jason is the nephew of actor George Wendt and is a great-grandson of photographer Tom Howard.
During his youth, he attended Shawnee Mission West High School and later enrolled at Fort Scott Community College. He attended college on a basketball scholarship but departed before completing his studies. A well-known fact about his biology is that he was born with anosmia, which means he has no sense of smell.
Comedy career beginnings
During the 1990s, Jason began his career performing improv comedy. He started at ComedySportz in Kansas City, Missouri. He eventually relocated to Chicago to study at the Annoyance Theatre and the IO Theater. While in Chicago, he served as a founding member of the long-form improv team J.T.S. Brown.
His international experience includes performing with Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. Later, he joined The Second City Touring Company. By the early 2000s, he helped establish The Second City Las Vegas, where he performed at the Flamingo casino.
Time on Saturday Night Live
In 2003, while working at The Second City Las Vegas, he was hired as a sketch writer for Saturday Night Live. His uncle George Wendt recommended him for the position. By May 2005, he became a featured player on the program. He moved to repertory status at the start of the show's 32nd season in September 2006.
He remained with the show until July 2013. He has returned for occasional guest appearances, including a hosting debut in October 2021 with musical guest Brandi Carlile. Throughout his years on the show, he played many recurring characters, including the Devil, various news anchors, and parodies of political figures like Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.
Film and television achievements
Jason has built a substantial film and television resume outside of sketch comedy. He appeared in 12 episodes of 30 Rock as Floyd DeBarber. He provided voice work for The Cleveland Show as characters Holt Richter and Terry Kimple. His film credits include supporting roles in The Ten, Meet Bill, and What Happens in Vegas.
He starred in the comedy Horrible Bosses and its sequel. He played a drug dealer in We're the Millers and starred in the independent film Drinking Buddies. He is also recognized for his voice acting in The Angry Birds Movie series. He also appeared in films like Colossal, Sleeping with Other People, and Mother's Day. Also, he took on the role of John Keating in an Off-Broadway production of Dead Poets Society.
Birthday and age
Jason Sudeikis was born on September 18, 1975, which makes Jason 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Jason shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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