Who knew that this precocious kid star would grow up to be a hip and handsome actor? In the '80s, his freckled face was everywhere —
Little House on the Prairie,
Silver Spoons. But as he transitioned from teen to adult, he became less visible due to the short life of his shows and his concurrent career behind the camera as a TV director. In 2003, he struck comic (if not commercial) gold as the harried head of the wacky Bluth clan on
Arrested Development. Although the sitcom won critical praise, it was canceled by FOX in its third season. But Jason Bateman had successfully renewed his own acting career.
Jason Bateman Fast Facts:
- Began acting at the age of 10 after he accompanied a friend to an audition and the director asked him to read for the lead.
- Became SAG's youngest-ever director when he helmed three episodes of The Hogan Family at the age of 18.
- Costarred with his sister Justine Bateman in the TV movie Can You Feel Me Dancing? (1986).
- Winner of the celebrity portion of the Long Beach Grand Prix in 1987.
- Son-in-law of singer-composer Paul Anka.
- Jason Bateman Relationships:
- Amanda Anka - Wife
- Francesca Nora Bateman - Daughter
- Justine Bateman - Sister
- Kent Bateman - Father
- Victoria Bateman - Mother
- Jason Bateman Awards:
- 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
- 2005 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
