Jason Bateman Biography
Jason Bateman is an actor, director, and producer from the United States who is credited for his appearance in great films including on Little House on the Prairie, Silver Spoons, and The Hogan Family, on the sitcom Arrested Development, The Switch, Horrible Bosses and its sequel, The Gift, Office Christmas Party, Zootopia, and Game Night.
How old is Jason Bateman? – Age
He is 52 years old as of 14 January 2021. He was born in 1969 in Rye, New York, United States.
Jason Bateman Family
His mother, Victoria Elizabeth, was a Pan Am flight attendant originally from Shrewsbury, England. His father, Kent Bateman, is an American actor, writer, and director of film and television, as well as the founder of a Hollywood repertory stage. Justine Bateman, his older sister, is an actress. He has three half-brothers as well.
Jason Bateman Wife
On July 3, 2001, Bateman married Amanda Anka, the daughter of singer Paul Anka. They are the parents of two daughters; Francesca Nora Bateman and Maple Sylvie Bateman.
Jason Bateman Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $30 million.
Jason Bateman Ozark
He appeared as Martin “Marty” Byrde, Wendy’s husband and Charlotte and Jonah’s father in the American crime drama streaming television series Ozark. In 2007, he is a self-employed financial advisor in Chicago when he and his business partner begin laundering money for a Mexican drug cartel.
Storyline
After a money laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel fails, financial advisor Martin “Marty” Byrde proposes making amends by offering to set up a larger laundering operation in central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks region. Marty abruptly relocates his family from Naperville, Illinois, to the remote summer resort community of Osage Beach, Missouri. When the Byrdes arrive in Missouri, they become involved with local criminals such as the Langmore and Snell families, as well as the Kansas City Mafia.
Jason Bateman The Gift
He played the main role of Simon Callem, Robyn Callem’s husband in the 2015 psychological thriller film The Gift.
Storyline
Simon and Robyn Callem, a married couple, relocate from Chicago to a Los Angeles suburb after Simon accepts a new job. They run into Simon’s former high school classmate Gordon “Gordo” Moseley while out shopping. Gordo shows up unannounced on a regular basis, bringing gifts such as expensive bottles of wine and a group of koi for their pond. While Simon is at work, Robyn begins to suspect that she is not alone in the house, as she notices faucets turned on and footsteps moving around her. The next day, Robyn discovers the koi has died and their dog has gone missing.
Gordo’s father attempted to burn him alive, which resulted in his arrest for attempted murder. When Robyn inquires as to why Robyn would do such a thing, Greg responds, “because he could, “because he could” Simon tracks Gordo down and apologizes half-heartedly at his and Robyn’s request. He tells her that Simon is to blame for his injuries, but he denies responsibility and blames Robyn. He then mocks Simon by refusing to confirm or deny whether he raped Robyn and fathered the child. He goes into labor and gives birth in the hospital to a boy. The following morning, Simon is given a gift box containing a key to the house. Simon is distraught because his marriage has ended and his career has been ruined.
Jason Bateman Game Night
He was cast as Max Davis, Annie’s husband in the 2018 American action dark comedy film Game Night.
Storyline
Max and Annie, a married competitive gamer couple, are trying to have a child, but their efforts are futile due to Max’s anxiety over his feelings of inadequacy in comparison to his wealthy and suave brother Brooks. Brooks arrives at a game night in a Corvette Stingray (Max’s dream car) and tells an embarrassing story about Max to throw him off guard. Brooks offers to host the next game night at his house, and the winner receives a Stingray. Two masked men break into the house and kidnap Brooks. The guests believe the attack is part of the game, but they only watch as he is dragged away before attempting to solve the mystery. The group encounters Brooks and his kidnappers on a bridge and attempts to rescue him, only to be kidnapped themselves. Brooks admits to Max that he feels guilty and that he had planned for him to win the Corvette Stingray all along. Gary saves the group before the captors can kill them, and he is then shot in the chest.
Jason Bateman Movies
♦ 2021 – Thunder Force
♦ 2018 – Game Night
♦ 2016 – Zootopia
♦ 2016 – Central Intelligence
♦ 2016 – Office Christmas Party
♦ 2015 – A Lego Brickumentary
♦ 2015 – The Gift
♦ 2015 – The Family Fang
♦ 2014 – Pump
♦ 2014 – The Longest Week
♦ 2014 – This Is Where I Leave You
♦ 2014 – Horrible Bosses 2
♦ 2013 – Identity Thief
♦ 2013 – Bad Words
♦ 2012 – Hit and Run
♦ 2012 – Mansome
Jason Bateman TV Shows
♦ 2020 – The Outsider
♦ 2020 – A Teacher
♦ 2020 – Saturday Night Live
♦ 2018–2020 – Kidding
♦ 2017–present – Ozark
♦ 2017 – Nobodies
♦ 2015 – The Muppets
♦ 2014 – Growing Up Fisher
♦ 2013 – Yo Gabba Gabba!
♦ 2009 – Sit Down, Shut Up
♦ 2006 – Scrubs
♦ 2005, 2020 – The Simpsons