Jason Sudeikis is an American actor, comedian, and writer born on September 18, 1975, He started his career in the 1990s doing improv comedy and performed with groups like ComedySportz, iO Chicago, and The Second City.
In 2003, Sudeikis began working as a writer for the NBC show “Saturday Night Live,” where he later became a cast member from 2005 to 2013. During his time on SNL, he portrayed characters like Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.
From 2020 to 2023, he co-created and starred in the Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” a comedy about sports, which won him four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
In addition to his TV work, Sudeikis has had recurring roles in shows such as “30 Rock,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, “Portlandia,” and “The Last Man on Earth.”
He has also appeared in several movies including “Horrible Bosses” and its sequel “We’re the Millers” as well as indie films like “Drinking Buddies,” “Sleeping with Other People,” and “Colossal.” Jason Sudeikis has lent his voice to animated films such as “Epic,” “The Angry Birds Movie,” “The Angry Birds Movie 2,” and “Next Gen.”
| Full Name | Jason Sudeikis |
| Date of Birth | September 18, 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Fairfax, Virginia, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) |
| Partners | Kay Cannon Olivia Wilde |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
Daniel Jason Sudeikis was born on September 18, 1975, in Fairfax Virginia. His mother Kathryn Sudeikis worked as a travel agent and was the president of the American Society of Travel Agents. His father Daniel Joseph Sudeikis was a vice president of business development. They originally came from Illinois.
He has two sisters named Kristin and Lindsay. His dad has Irish and Lithuanian roots and his mom is of German and Irish descent. His uncle on his mom’s side is George Wendt the actor famous for playing Norm Peterson on Cheers. His great-grandfather on his mom’s side was Tom Howard a photographer.
Jason Sudeikis was born without a sense of smell a condition called anosmia.
When he was young, Sudeikis and his family moved to Overland Park in Johnson County Kansas which he considers his hometown. He went to Shawnee Mission West High School and later attended Fort Scott Community College on a basketball scholarship though he didn’t finish his studies there.
Jason Sudeikis started his career in improv comedy. He began performing at ComedySportz in Kansas City Missouri. Later he moved to Chicago Illinois where he trained at the Annoyance Theatre and IO Theater and helped found the long-form team, J.T.S. Brown. He also performed with Boom Chicago in Amsterdam Netherlands.
Sudeikis joined The Second City Touring Company and was one of the founding members of The Second City Las Vegas in the early 2000s performing at the Flamingo.
In 2003 while working at The Second City Las Vegas, Jason Sudeikis became a sketch writer for “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). He occasionally appeared on the show as various characters. By May 2005, he became a featured player on SNL eventually becoming a repertory cast member starting from the show’s 32nd season in September 2006. He left SNL in July 2013 but made guest appearances in 2015, 2016, and 2019. In October 2021, he hosted SNL for the first time.
Sudeikis also had a recurring role on the TV series 30 Rock from 2007 to 2010 playing Floyd DeBarber a love interest of Tina Fey’s character Liz Lemon.
His film career started with supporting roles in movies like “Watching the Detectives,” “The Ten Meet Bill,” “What Happens in Vegas,” and “The Rocker.” He also voiced a character in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV and appeared in the web series “The Line on Crackle” in July 2008.
He continued his film career with supporting roles in “The Bounty Hunter” and “Going the Distance.” In August 2010, he co-hosted “WWE Raw” at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Sudeikis was a voice actor on the animated series “The Cleveland Show” from 2009 to 2013 voicing Holt Richter and Terry Kimple. He became a series regular starting from the show’s second season.
In May 2010, Jason Sudeikis started in the movie “Horrible Bosses” alongside Seth Gordon. He had previously worked with Charlie Day on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” playing the character Schmitty and returned for the seventh season finale. Jason Sudeikis took on his first leading role in the comedy “Hall Pass” by the Farrelly brothers.
He hosted the MTV Movie Awards in June 2011 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Jason Sudeikis also became the voice for Applebee’s commercials starting in 2012. He appeared in six episodes of “Eastbound & Down” from 2012 to 2013 and starred as David Clark in “We’re the Millers” in 2013 alongside Jennifer Aniston.
From 2015 onwards Sudeikis starred in various films including “Sleeping with Other People” and “Tumbledown.” He voiced the character Red in “The Angry Birds Movie” and acted in films like “Colossal,” “Masterminds,” and “Mother’s Day.”
In late 2016, Sudeikis played the lead role in the Off-Broadway production of “Dead Poets Society.” He executive produced the comedy series “Detroiters” in 2017 and appeared in several films including “Kodachrome” “Permission” and “Downsizing.”
Jason Sudeikis had a cameo in Derren Brown’s shows in 2017 and 2018 and starred in “Driven” and “Next Gen” in 2018 and 2019. He reprised his role as Red in “The Angry Birds Movie 2” in 2019.
In 2019, Sudeikis appeared in “The Mandalorian” series as a Speeder Bike trooper. He initially portrayed Ted Lasso in promotional videos for NBC Sports in 2013 and 2014 and later co-wrote and starred in the acclaimed series “Ted Lasso” which premiered on Apple TV+ in 2020. The show received positive reviews and won Sudeikis several awards including a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
By 2021, he was recognized on Time’s 100 Most Influential People and Bloomberg’s 50 Most Influential list. Sudeikis mentioned in a 2023 interview with The Guardian that the character of Ted Lasso was softened in response to the cultural climate during Donald Trump’s presidency.
Jason Sudeikis has an estimated net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Jason Sudeikis’s net worth comes from his career as an actor, comedian, and writer, especially his roles in television and movies.
He gained widespread fame and success from his work on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), where he was a cast member for almost a decade. This opened doors to roles in popular films like “Horrible Bosses,” “We’re the Millers,” and “Ted Lasso,” the latter being a highly acclaimed series where he not only starred but also co-created and produced.
His success with “Ted Lasso” significantly boosted his earnings through acting, producing, and backend profits from the show’s success. Additionally, his involvement in various voice acting roles and endorsements has contributed to his wealth.
Jason Sudeikis a well-known actor has had several notable relationships over the years. In 2004, he married Kay Cannon a screenwriter after performing together in “The Second City Las Vegas.” They separated in 2008 and finalized their divorce in 2010.
Afterwards, Sudeikis dated actress January Jones in 2010 but they split in early 2011 as reported by People magazine.
From 2011 to 2020, Jason Sudeikis was in a relationship with actress and filmmaker Olivia Wilde. They got engaged in 2013 but never married. During their time together they had a son in 2014 and a daughter in 2016. After their breakup, there were public legal matters concerning their children’s custody and they were also sued by a former nanny.
Beyond his personal life, Sudeikis is a dedicated fan of the WNBA team Indiana Fever particularly supporting player Caitlin Clark. He’s shown up at many of her college and professional games once even canceling a speaking engagement in 2024 to attend a game.
Jason Sudeikis has been active in charity work through sports and events in Kansas City. He played basketball at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Games in 2011 and 2016. Alongside other local celebrities, he has co-hosted the Big Slick fundraiser for ten years. This event supports the Cancer Center at Children’s Mercy Hospital and has raised over $21 million by 2023.
In addition, Sudeikis organized the Thundergong! benefit concert on November 3, 2018, at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City. This event was held to support Steps of Faith a foundation that helps people get prosthetic limbs.
