Jason Bateman is an American actor, director, and producer who has been active in the entertainment industry for over three decades now. Bateman began his acting career at a very young age in the 1980s and went on to become one of the greatest in this scene.
In an interview with The Guardian in 2017, Bateman said that he tried to keep his head down and work hard and let the work speak for itself. His motive is to challenge himself and do good work, which clearly shows he has a down-to-earth personality and always thrives to do better.
Jason Bateman's Parents and Early Life
Jason Kent Bateman was born in the year 1969 in Rye, New York, U.S.A. Jason, who celebrates his birthday on January 14, is currently at the age of 54.
Jason’s parents are Victoria Elizabeth and Kent Bateman. His mother, Victoria, who was originally from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, worked as a flight attendant for Pan Am.
Likewise, Jason’s father, Kent, is an American actor, director, and writer.
Jason moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and later to California with his family when he was four-year-old.
As per wiki, Jason has an older sister, Justine Bateman, and three half-brothers.
Does Jason Bateman Have A College Degree?
Jason studied at the Pacific Hills School for his junior years and later joined Taft High School. He doesn’t have a college degree as he never finished high school.
Jason told in an interview with Wired Magazine that he never got a degree as he couldn’t attend his finals because he was filming Teen Wolf Too.
Bateman and his sibling sister Justine started supporting their parents financially from a very young age as they used to do television shows.
What Movie Made Jason Bateman Famous?
Jason Bateman started his career in the 1980s with small roles in television shows like Little House on the Prairie and Silver Spoons.
Bateman became a teen idol in the mid-1980s for his work in the sitcom ‘The Hogan Family.’ Bateman made his directorial debut on the same show when he was just 18 years old.
In 2003, Bateman appeared in the sitcom Arrested Development, for which he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.
Bateman has also starred in and directed the Netflix drama, Ozark. Bateman recently won the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for Ozark in 2023.
Bateman has one of the most decorated careers with many hit movies and many awards and nominations.
Is Jason Bateman Still Married To Amanda Anka?
Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka, have been sharing marital life for more than two decades now.
The couple got married on July 3, 2001. They were friends since 1987 and had known each other for more than a decade before dating.
Amanda Anka is the daughter of a famous singer, Paul Anka. Besides being the wife of a famous actor and daughter of a renowned singer, Anka herself is a well-known actress and producer.
Bateman never misses giving any award win credit to his wife and their daughters. Recently in February 2023, while speaking on the winner’s podium of the SAG Award he said:-
"Thank you to my wife Amanda, my two kids at home, Maple [and] Francesca, they made me feel like I was a good dad even though I was gone for six months every year. They're better actors than I am."
Jason and Amanda have two children, two daughters. Their names are Francesca Nora and Maple Sylvie.
Bateman describes himself as an introvert and is active only on Twitter but not on Instagram or any other social media.
What Is Jason Bateman’s Net Worth?
In a career spanning more than three decades and never disappointing his fans, constantly producing hit films and shows, Jason has collected a whopping sum of $30 million.
Many people praise Jason for his longevity in the entertainment industry. He started when he was small and since then hasn’t stepped one step back.
His net worth is estimated to rise by millions with his upcoming acting credits. His upcoming movies include Air (2023), Fool's Paradise (2023), Carry-On, and Superfans: Screaming. Crying. Throwing up. Similarly, his upcoming TV series include Florida Man and Based on a True Story.
What Does Jason Bateman Look Like?
Jason Bateman’s height is 5 feet 11 inches (1.8m) and his weight is around 76 kg (167.5 lbs).
Jason’s body measurements are 42-33-16 inches.
He has blue eyes and dark brown hair.
