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45-552: Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American actor and director. Widely known for his roles as Michael Bluth in the Fox / Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2019) and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022). Bateman is known for his numerous comedy films, and has received numerous awards including a Golden Globe Award , a Primetime Emmy Award , three Screen Actors Guild Awards and

90-1181: A Drama Series for Ozark . In it he states, "So I just want to say to the people that are at home and not working as frequently as they want, you're just one job away. You're plenty talented. Hang in there". In 2021, Bateman played The Facts of Life ' s Tim Holifield in a reenactment of the third-season episode "Kids Can Be Cruel" for the third edition of Live in Front of a Studio Audience . In 2004, Bateman appeared in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story as ESPN   8 ("The Ocho") commentator Pepper Brooks, and in Starsky & Hutch as Kevin, Vince Vaughn 's business partner. He reunited with Vaughn in 2006's The Break-Up . In 2007 he played former lawyer Rupert "Rip" Reed alongside Ben Affleck in Smokin' Aces , and also starred in The Kingdom , Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium , and Juno . In 2008 he co-starred with Will Smith and Charlize Theron in

135-403: A Kind in 1999. In 2002 he played the frisky sibling of Thomas Jane 's character in the feature film The Sweetest Thing . In 2003, Bateman was cast as Michael Bluth in the comedy series Arrested Development . Although critically acclaimed, the series never achieved high ratings and ended on February 10, 2006. The show was revived in spring 2013. Bateman won several awards for his work on

180-566: A Male Actor in a Comedy Series . In 2004 and again in 2005, he was nominated for a Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy . In 2005 , Bateman was also nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series . Bateman won the 2005 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy and the 2005 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy , which he won again in 2006. On July 18, 2013, Bateman

225-631: A dramatic turn in 2012 with the thriller film Disconnect , and starred in the 2013 comedy film Identity Thief and the 2014 comedies This Is Where I Leave You and Horrible Bosses 2 . He also narrated the 2014 documentary Pump . In 2015 Bateman headlined Joel Edgerton 's thriller film The Gift , opposite Rebecca Hall and Edgerton. His production company Aggregate Films extended its deal with Universal. In 2013, Bateman made his feature film directorial debut with Bad Words , in which he also starred. He also directed and starred in an adaptation of The Family Fang . Bateman voiced Nick Wilde,

270-531: A financial advisor who must relocate his family to Missouri in order to launder money for a Mexican drug cartel. Bateman's performance as Marty Byrde has drawn positive comparisons to Bryan Cranston 's portrayal of Walter White in AMC 's Breaking Bad . Bateman received praise for his acceptance speech after winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in

315-466: A guest star on the Scrubs episode " My Big Bird " as Mr. Sutton, a garbage man with a flock of vicious ostriches as pets. In 2009 Bateman became a regular voice actor for the short-lived Fox comedy series Sit Down, Shut Up . He voiced Larry Littlejunk, the gym teacher and only staff member who can teach. In 2010, Bateman and Arrested Development co-star Will Arnett created "DumbDumb Productions",

360-413: A massive debt to Lucille Austero, manipulates his family into signing away their movie portrayal rights, and allows his relationship with George Michael to deteriorate by encroaching on his privacy, petulantly avoiding him, and carrying on a relationship with the same woman as his son. Michael is the only character who has appeared in every episode of the series. Michael is generally the straight man in

405-456: A potential feature film. For the new fourth season, Bateman was once again nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. Netflix confirmed that the entire cast of the show would be returning for a fifth season, which premiered on May 29, 2018 and concluded on March 15, 2019. In 2017, Bateman returned to television as both actor and director in the Netflix drama Ozark , in which he plays

450-437: A production company focusing on digital content. Their first video was "Prom Date", the first in a series of "Dirty Shorts" for Orbit . In 2012, Bateman returned to his role of Michael Bluth for the revival of Arrested Development along with the rest of the original cast. The now- Netflix -sponsored series released season   4 on its Instant Watch website on May 26, 2013. The series was expected to continue its run as well as

495-711: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Bateman began his career as a child actor , appearing on television in the early 1980s on shows such as the NBC drama series Little House on the Prairie from 1981 to 1982 and The Hogan Family from 1986 to 1991. Bateman's early film roles include Teen Wolf Too (1987) and Necessary Roughness (1991) before taking supporting roles in Dodgeball (2004), The Break-Up (2006), Juno (2007), Hancock (2008), and Up in

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540-478: A very amorphous process, this sort of [expletive] that we do, you know, making up fake life. It's a weird thing, and it is a breeding ground for atypical behavior and certain people have certain processes." During the interview, Jessica Walter held back tears while speaking of Tambor (who was present), insisting that the two had made amends after the incident. "Verbally, yes, he [Tambor] harassed me, but he did apologize," she said, adding "Jason says this happens all

585-536: A werewolf, intimidates Dean Dunn with glowing red eyes, growling, and swaying her tail. After losing round after round, and nearly getting knocked out, Todd is tempted to become the wolf until he sees Nicki mouth the words "I love you" to him. This gives him the strength to overcome Gus and knocks him out to a roaring ovation. James Hampton and Mark Holton are the only actors to reprise their roles from Teen Wolf (1985), as Harold Howard and Chubby respectively. The characters of Coach Finstock and Stiles returned for

630-481: Is able to display his supernatural agility and strength and has a dramatic come from behind victory, thus earning the admiration of the students as well as the strict Dean Dunn. With his newfound fame comes girls, top grades and even a car from the dean but as the year goes on, Todd realizes that he is losing his friends and self-respect. He seeks advice from his uncle, Scott's father, Harold Howard, who helps him come to terms with his responsibilities and prepares him for

675-571: Is revealed that there is a typo on his birth certificate and that his legal name is Nichael Bluth. Also, Michael discovers the truth about his father's crimes and his sister's identity. In the last episode, Michael and his son George Michael try once more to abandon the Bluth family by sailing away on a yacht, but after they arrive at the new home, they find that George Sr. was also on the yacht. In season 4, Michael's fortunes decline swiftly and he becomes more petulant, narcissistic, and guile as he avoids

720-627: Is the most functional and level-headed Bluth, but can occasionally be dishonest and selfish. He is usually the only source of stability for his family, much to his chagrin. Despite this, he has a problem letting go of control, and tends not to listen to his son's feelings when making decisions for him. He is especially critical of George Michael 's girlfriend, Ann , often forgetting her name, and frequently referring to her as any number of random, only loosely appropriate monikers, including "Egg", "Bland", "Plant", "Yam", and (with thinly-veiled disappointment and raised eyebrows) "Her?" He often threatens to leave

765-514: The Knight Rider third-season episode "Lost Knight" in 1984, and a number of other small television roles. In 1984, in response to his popularity on Silver Spoons , the show's producers gave Bateman his own starring role as Matthew Burton on the NBC sitcom It's Your Move , from September 1984 to February 1985. In 1987 he appeared with Burt Reynolds on the men's team in the inaugural week of game show Win, Lose or Draw . Bateman earned

810-747: The Bluth Company . His authority, however, is constantly undermined by his family. He remained President for all of Season 1, but was replaced by Gob. in Season 2. As Vice President, Michael was the Bluth Company's de facto head, doing all the work of the President while being scrutinized by the SEC for his father's crimes. In Season 3, Michael was firmly in charge again, though the sibling rivalry and family interference did not totally recede. Michael

855-841: The con artist fox in Zootopia . In 2018 he starred in and produced the action comedy film Game Night . His performance was widely praised and he received nominations for best performance by a comedic actor at the San Diego Film Critics Society Awards and the Critics' Choice Awards . Bateman is in the video for the Mumford and Sons song "Hopeless Wanderer". In 2020, Bateman was originally set to co-star and direct Clue with Ryan Reynolds. He has since had to back out, reportedly due to schedule conflicts with Ozark . In March 2022, Bateman signed on to direct

900-482: The 1990s, Bateman struggled with an addiction to alcohol and drugs; he stated in a 2009 interview: "I'd worked so hard that by the time I was 20, I wanted to play hard. And I did that really well   ... it was like Risky Business for ten years." Bateman is a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. Michael Bluth Michael (born December 14, 1967) is the second oldest Bluth son, and

945-479: The Air (2009). Bateman took starring roles in the comedies Extract (2009), The Switch (2010), The Change-Up (2011), Horrible Bosses (2011), Identity Thief (2013), Bad Words (2013) This Is Where I Leave You (2014), Office Christmas Party (2016), Zootopia (2016), and Game Night (2018). He also acted in the drama films The Gift (2015), and Air (2023). Since 2020, he has co-hosted

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990-441: The best job I've ever had, hands down," and it may have also been his most famous one. Bateman and his character were well received by critic Robert Bianco, who wrote "the key to the show's success is the hilariously deadpan Bateman". Bateman was nominated for seven individual awards for his portrayal of Michael Bluth, winning three. In 2004, Bateman was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by

1035-406: The championship. Todd also reconnects with his girlfriend, Nicki, who helps him regain his focus on being humble. Todd then decides that he will fight his championship match against Steve "Gus" Gustavson, who he had prior issues with, as himself rather than the wolf much to the dismay of all except his uncle, girlfriend and Professor Tanya Brooks ( Kim Darby ). Brooks, who unbeknownst to Todd is also

1080-559: The comedy Paul , and starred in Horrible Bosses and The Change-Up . In March 2012, Mansome , Bateman's first executive producer credit with Will Arnett , was announced as a Spotlight selection for the Tribeca Film Festival . The documentary, directed by Morgan Spurlock , is a comedic look at male identity as it is defined through men's grooming habits, featuring celebrity and expert commentary. He made

1125-535: The comedy podcast SmartLess with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes . Bateman made his directorial debut with The Hogan Family episode "Educating Rita" (Season 5, Episode 10) at the time setting the record for the youngest director in the Directors Guild of America . He has since directed and starred in The Family Fang (2015) and the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022). Bateman

1170-404: The cousin to Michael J. Fox 's character from the first installment. James Hampton , John Astin and Kim Darby feature in supporting roles. Todd Howard, the cousin of Scott Howard, has recently been accepted into Hamilton University on a full athletic scholarship on the recommendation of Coach Bobby Finstock, who was Scott's basketball coach at Beacontown High. Finstock's hope is that Todd has

1215-595: The family genes to become a werewolf and turn his new struggling boxing team into championship contenders. Having never been very good at sports, and because he is more interested in being a veterinarian, Todd is certain that Finstock has the wrong guy. During a meet and greet reception of school alumni, he has his first "wolf-out" while dancing with a seductive hostess. At first, Todd is horrified by his "family affliction", and fellow students begin to harass him. Then, during his first boxing match, after nearly getting knocked out, Todd has his second "wolf-out" only this time he

1260-476: The family out of frustration. Michael's wife Tracy died (presumably of ovarian cancer ) two years prior to the first season, and she was in a coma for some months before she passed. In the show, Michael is often reluctant to date, thinking that his son would disapprove, and most of his relationships have featured misunderstandings or outright deception. His wife's death is usually the subject of tasteless and unaware jokes made by his family members. In season 3, it

1305-429: The father of George Michael Bluth . He has an older brother, Gob (pronounced like the biblical character Job), a younger half-brother, Buster , and a twin sister, Lindsay (she is later revealed to be adopted and older than Michael). He also has an adopted Korean brother named Annyong, who is almost 20 years younger. When his father George Sr. goes to jail, Michael becomes head of the family and CEO and President of

1350-602: The film Project Artemis , starring Scarlett Johansson , for Apple Studios , but departed the project in June due to creative differences; he was eventually replaced as director by Greg Berlanti . Announced in September 2022, Bateman is tapped to direct Netflix's Dark Wire , a film based on Joseph Cox's novel of the same name. In January 2023, Bateman signed on to direct The Pinkerton for Warner Bros. Pictures and Bad Robot , and will also serve as executive producer. Bateman

1395-446: The low bar set by its predecessor and never coming close to clearing it, Teen Wolf Too is an unfunny sequel whose bark is just as awful as its bite." On Metacritic , the film has an 8 out of 100 rating based on 5 critics, indicating "overwhelming dislike". On their show , Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert specifically gave the film two emphatic thumbs down, with Ebert complaining that they had picked, along with Date with an Angel ,

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1440-440: The motion picture sequel Teen Wolf Too , which was a box office failure. In 1994 he played opposite Katharine Hepburn and Anthony Quinn in the television film This Can't Be Love . During this period, he had roles on four series – Simon , Chicago Sons , George & Leo , and Some of My Best Friends  – none of which lasted longer than one season. He also directed an episode of Two of

1485-768: The sequel, but were re-cast with Paul Sand as Finstock and Stuart Fratkin as Stiles. Fratkin has claimed the character he played is not the same Stiles played by Jerry Levine in the first Teen Wolf : "I maintain they are different family members. The Stiles from Teen Wolf is called Rupert “Stiles” Stilinsky and my character from Teen Wolf Too is Ridley “Stiles” Stilinsky. Look it up." Principal photography began in June 1987 and shot on location at Claremont Colleges in Claremont , California. Teen Wolf Too received near-universally negative reviews from critics. The film holds an 8% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 24 reviews. The site's critics consensus reads, "Aiming for

1530-602: The series, including a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy . He was also nominated in 2005 for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. New episodes of Arrested Development have been released on Netflix with the original cast, including Bateman. Bateman performed commentary on the 2004 Democratic National Convention for The Majority Report with Arrested Development co-star David Cross , and hosted NBC 's Saturday Night Live on February 12, 2005. In 2006 he appeared as

1575-554: The series. However, creator Mitch Hurwitz says that in some respects Michael is "the craziest one" in that he cannot see much of what happens around him. Michael is portrayed by actor Jason Bateman . Hurwitz did not know if Bateman was right for the part as he seemed associated with more conventional sitcoms, but Hurwitz said that in trying out for the part, Bateman "gave this dry, confident performance". Bateman also explained his performance by saying he could be "naturally... dickish" like his character. Bateman said of his part, "it's

1620-400: The status of teen idol in the mid-1980s for his television work, most notably as David Hogan on The Hogan Family (originally titled Valerie and later, Valerie's Family , after Valerie Harper left the series). He became the Directors Guild of America 's youngest-ever director when, at age 18, he helmed three episodes of The Hogan Family . In 1987 he gained international recognition in

1665-491: The superhero film Hancock . Bateman's 2009 films included Extract , written and directed by Mike Judge , and Couples Retreat , reuniting with Vaughn in a comedy chronicling four couples who partake in therapy sessions at a tropical island resort ( Kristen Bell played his wife). In 2010 he starred in The Switch , a romantic comedy, with Jennifer Aniston . In 2011 he played the role of Special Agent Lorenzo Zoil in

1710-445: The time. But, in like almost sixty years of working, I've never had anybody yell at me like that on a set. And it's hard to deal with, but I'm over it now. I just let it go right here   ... for The New York Times ." Within days after the interview, all three men issued apologies to Walter. Bateman retrospectively stated he had overreached in his attempt to analyze the cause of Tambor's behavior. In an interview with Time , Bateman

1755-705: Was a flight attendant for Pan Am who was originally from Shrewsbury in the United Kingdom . His father, Kent Bateman , is an American actor, writer, and director of film and television. His older sister is actress Justine Bateman . Bateman, like many child actors, attended Brighton Hall School , without graduating. In an interview with Wired Magazine , Bateman admitted that he never received his diploma due to not finishing his finals while filming Teen Wolf Too . Bateman told Best Life magazine that he and Justine supported their parents with their earnings from their television shows; he also revealed that he

1800-450: Was an executive producer for Outlast , which premiered in 2023. In July 2020, Bateman, along with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes , created a comedy and talk podcast called SmartLess . In 2022, Bateman created a media company SmartLess Media in order to create four additional podcasts. In 2023, Apple revealed that SmartLess was #4 of the year's Top Shows. Bateman, along with Arrested Development co-stars David Cross and Tony Hale ,

1845-630: Was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2019 for his direction of Ozark and has won three Screen Actors Guild Awards for his performance. In 2020 he had a recurring role in (and directed two episodes of) the HBO miniseries The Outsider . Bateman was born in Rye, New York , and was four years old when his family moved to Salt Lake City , Utah , and later to California. His mother, Victoria Elizabeth,

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1890-560: Was criticized for seemingly defending Jeffrey Tambor 's volatile behavior on the set of Arrested Development . During a May 2018 cast interview for The New York Times Bateman attempted to defuse the controversy: "Again, not to belittle it or excuse it or anything, but in the entertainment industry it is incredibly common to have people who are, in quotes, 'difficult'. And when you're in a privileged position to hire people   ... you learn about character and you learn about work habits, work ethics, and you start to understand. Because it's

1935-549: Was managed by his father until Bateman was 20, when the business relationship was dissolved. Bateman first appeared in a cereal commercial for Golden Grahams in 1980 and began his television career on Little House on the Prairie as James Cooper, an orphaned boy who, along with his sister, is adopted by the Ingalls family. From 1982 to 1984 he was a supporting character on the television show Silver Spoons as Ricky Schroder 's "bad boy" best friend Derek Taylor. He appeared in

1980-522: Was nominated again for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Michael Bluth. Teen Wolf Too Teen Wolf Too is a 1987 American fantasy comedy film directed by Christopher Leitch, from a script written by R. Timothy Kring . It is the sequel to Teen Wolf (1985), and second installment overall in the Teen Wolf franchise . Starring in his feature film debut, Jason Bateman stars as

2025-577: Was quoted saying, "I always thought it's important for people to treat one another with respect at work, no matter what industry you're in. The whole experience has allowed me to do a lot of listening, and I continue that to this day." In 1987, Bateman won the celebrity portion of the Long Beach Grand Prix . Bateman married actress Amanda Anka, daughter of Anne de Zogheb (1942–2017) and singer Paul Anka , on July 3, 2001. They have two daughters who were born in 2006 and 2012. Throughout

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