Quick Facts
Born:
1970-04-25
Birthplace:
Santa Ana, California, USA
Credits:
90 Total Roles
Jason Lee
Acting
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Biography
Jason Michael Lee (born April 25, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, singer, photographer, and former professional skateboarder. He's known for his role as Earl Hickey on the NBC television series My Name Is Earl, Dwight Hendricks in Memphis Beat (2010–2011), voice of Syndrome in the film The Incredibles, Dave Seville in the Alvin and the Chipmunks films, and his work with director Kevin Smith.
His roles in Kevin Smith films include Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jersey Girl, Clerks II, and Cop Out. Lee won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in Chasing Amy.
His other notable film roles include starring in Enemy of the State, Almost Famous, Vanilla Sky, Stealing Harvard, A Guy Thing and The Ballad of Jack and Rose. His voice acting credits include Syndrome in The Incredibles, Bones in Monster House and the title character in Underdog.
He was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV series in 2005 and 2006 by The Golden Globe for his role as Earl Hickey in the series My Name is Earl.
A former professional skateboarder, Lee is the co-founder and co-owner of Stereo Skateboards, founding the company in 1992 with fellow skateboarder Chris "Dune" Pastras. Since 1992, Stereo manufactures and distributes skateboard decks, equipment and apparel, as well as producing skate videos.
His roles in Kevin Smith films include Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jersey Girl, Clerks II, and Cop Out. Lee won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in Chasing Amy.
His other notable film roles include starring in Enemy of the State, Almost Famous, Vanilla Sky, Stealing Harvard, A Guy Thing and The Ballad of Jack and Rose. His voice acting credits include Syndrome in The Incredibles, Bones in Monster House and the title character in Underdog.
He was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV series in 2005 and 2006 by The Golden Globe for his role as Earl Hickey in the series My Name is Earl.
A former professional skateboarder, Lee is the co-founder and co-owner of Stereo Skateboards, founding the company in 1992 with fellow skateboarder Chris "Dune" Pastras. Since 1992, Stereo manufactures and distributes skateboard decks, equipment and apparel, as well as producing skate videos.
Known For
The Incredibles
Buddy Pine / Syndrome (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Dave
Vanilla Sky
Brian Shelby
Monster House
Bones (voice)
Enemy of the State
Daniel Zavitz
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Dave
Almost Famous
Jeff Bebe
Dogma
Azrael
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Residence TV | Tripp Morgan |
| 2024 | The House from... MOVIE | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2024 | The 4:30 Movie MOVIE | Brian's Dad |
| 2024 | LEGO Pixar: BrickToons TV | Syndrome (voice) |
| 2024 | Sk8face MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Chasing Chasing Amy MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | The Harper House TV | Freddie Harper (voice) |
| 2020 | We Bare Bears: The Movie MOVIE | Charlie (voice) |
| 2019 | Jay and Silent Bob Reboot MOVIE | Brodie Bruce |
| 2018 | The American Photo Roadtrip MOVIE | Himself |