Jason Bateman is a talented actor who managed to declare himself at a young age. By the age of 47, he managed to play more than 80 roles in films and TV shows. “Delay in development”, “Knight of the roads”, “Twilight zone”, “Hancock”, “I would like to heaven” - it is difficult to list all the popular paintings and television projects in the creation of which he took part. What is known about this man?
Jason Bateman: biography of a star
The future actor was born in the suburbs of New York. A joyful event took place in January 1969. Jason Bateman was born into the family of a flight attendant and director. It is possible that it was the example of a father who was a creative person who inspired the boy and his older sister Justine to connect life with cinema.
Jason was still a child when his family decided to move to California. He was only 12 when he first appeared on the set. Jason Bateman got a small role in the series Little House on the Prairies. The character of the young actor was orphaned James Cooper. The television project, which tells about a family traveling around the world, has repeatedly been nominated for an Emmy. Bateman enjoyed acting. He finally established his intention to become an actor.
First successes
Thanks to the television project "Little House on the Prairies" Jason Bateman attracted the attention of other directors. He was offered a role in the TV series Silver Spoons, where his character was the desperate bully Derek Taylor. Then followed the shooting in the fantastic television project “Knight of the Road”, which was very popular at that time. The series told about the misfortunes of the policeman and his faithful friend - a machine with artificial intelligence.
However, Jason Bateman did not acquire the status of an idol for adolescents thanks to the Knight of the Road. So journalists dubbed him after the release of the series "Valerie", in which the young actor embodied the image of David Hogan. It is interesting that he also tested his strength as a director, having shot three episodes of a television project.
Strip of failure
Jason Bateman, whose filmography and biography are considered in this article, was shot for a long time only in series. Only in 1987 did he get his first role in a full-length film. Jason was invited to the comedy "Teen Wolf 2", which tells of the adventures of a young werewolf. An unusual hero tries to lead the life of an ordinary student, but from time to time he is forced to turn to his supernatural powers. Unfortunately, the film was a failure from a commercial point of view.
After "Teen Wolf 2" Jason starred in the thriller "Running Target" and the comedy "In violation of the rules." However, his roles were too insignificant. But in 1992, he was entrusted with one of the key images in the thriller “Taste for Murder”. The character of Bateman is a guy who, by the will of fate, is an eyewitness to bloody crimes. Unfortunately, this film also did not help the actor regain its former popularity.
“Sons of Chicago”, “George and Leo”, “Shame of the Family”, “To hell with Love” - comedies with Jason Bateman, which saw the light from 1994 to 1999. This time period was difficult for the actor. He became addicted to drugs and alcohol, which he later got rid of.
Star role
At the beginning of the new millennium, luck again turned to the actor. Jason Bateman, whose films and biography are discussed in this article, again attracted the attention of the public. This was made possible thanks to the series “Slow Development”, in which he played one of the central roles.
The character of Bateman was Michael - a native of a wealthy and eccentric Blut family, whose representatives traditionally lead a wild lifestyle. After the arrest of his fraud father, he is forced to take care of his frivolous family, trying to make the household live within their means. The television project "Slow Development" presented the actor with a Golden Globe, as well as a nomination for an Emmy.
What else to see?
Thanks to "Slow Development", Jason Bateman once again gained the status of a sought-after actor. Films with his participation began to be released one after another - “Trump Aces”, “American Divorce”, “Ex-Lover”. He played a minor role in the acclaimed blockbuster "Hancock", which tells of the misadventures of the alcoholic superhero. Then he embodied the image of the owner of a small plant, which strikes hard, in the picture "Extract". Successfully, Jason also coped with the role of a secret agent in the comedy "Sex: The Secret Material".
Of the relatively new films with the participation of Bateman, the thriller Gift is worthy of attention, in which the life of the protagonist changes dramatically after meeting with an old acquaintance. Also, fans of the actor will certainly enjoy the comedy "Unbearable Bosses", in which he fights with the near boss. As for his personal life, for more than 15 years, Jason has been married to actress Amanda Anka. Two daughters are growing up in the family.