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Jason Lee Biography

Birth Place:
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Profession
Actor, screenwriter, director

Fast Facts

  • Skateboarded professionally before becoming an actor
  • 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 hopes of displaying his large collection

Awards

  • 2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2000Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1998Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Male: winner

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