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Jason Lee

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Jason Lee: Biography

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Birth Place: Huntington Beach, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/25/1970, Taurus
Profession: Actor; screenwriter; director

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A good-looking goof with a flair for comedy, Lee became a professional skateboarder in his teens. He segued to acting in his twenties with a supporting role in Kevin Smith's 1995 comedy Mallrats. The movie went bust but Lee and Smith became buddies and worked together on a number of subsequent projects. Although this appealing actor popped up in a handful of major Hollywood releases, he remained primarily an indie darling, known for his quirky performances and strangely named son, Pilot Inspektor. In 2005, Lee took a gamble on the small screen as the star and producer of My Name Is Earl, a hilariously offbeat and surprisingly successful sitcom.Jason Lee Fast Facts:

As a skateboarder, was able to perfect the difficult 360 flip.
Launched the twin companies Stereo Skateboard and Stereo Sounds Clothing.
Made his first on-camera appearance in a Sonic Youth video.
Writes and records music; plays the guitar; belonged to a band called Chiaroscuro.
Won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 1997's Chasing Amy.
Has a passionate interest in art and started the Jason Lee Foundation for the Arts in 2001 in hope of displaying his large collection.
Welcomed his first child with wife Ceren Alkac, a daughter, on August 10, 2008.

Jason Lee Relationships:
Beth Riesgraf - Ex-fiancée
Carmen Llywellyn - Ex-wife
Carol - Mother
Ceren Alkac - Wife
Greg Lee - Father
James Lee - Brother
Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf-Lee - Son
Jason Lee Awards:
2006 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2007 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee