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
