Jason Segel

Jason Jordan Segel (born January 18, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Marshall Eriksen in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to 2014. He began his career with director and producer Judd Apatow on the television series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and Undeclared (2001–2002) before gaining prominence for his leading roles in various successful comedy films in which he has starred, written, and produced. Segel has starred in many comedic films such as Knocked Up (2007), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), I Love You, Man (2009), Bad Teacher (2011), The Five-Year Engagement (2012), This Is 40 (2012), and Sex Tape (2014), as well as family films such as Despicable Me (2010), and The Muppets (2011). For his role as David Foster Wallace in The End of the Tour (2015) he received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. He also starred in the dramas Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011), The Discovery (2017), Our Friend (2019), and Windfall (2022). In 2023, he began starring as a therapist in the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, which he also co-created alongside Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. For his performance he earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series nomination. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jason Segel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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The Muppets (2011)

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When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Bobin
CAST:  Emily Blunt  •  John Krasinski  •  Zach Galifianakis  •  Jack Black

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Bobin
CAST:  Emily Blunt  •  John Krasinski  •  Zach Galifianakis  •  Jack Black

Can't Hardly Wait (1998)

It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High, and you know what that means - time to party. And not just any party, either. This one will be a night to remember, as the nerds become studs, the jocks are humiliated, and freshman crushes blossom into grown-up romance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harry Elfont  •  Deborah Kaplan
CAST:  Jennifer Love Hewitt  •  Ethan Embry  •  Charlie Korsmo  •  Lauren Ambrose

It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High, and you know what that means - time to party. And not just any party, either. This one will be a night to remember, as the nerds become studs, the jocks are humiliated, and freshman crushes blossom into grown-up romance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harry Elfont  •  Deborah Kaplan
CAST:  Jennifer Love Hewitt  •  Ethan Embry  •  Charlie Korsmo  •  Lauren Ambrose

Dead Man on Campus (1998)

Two college roommates venture out to identify a fellow student, who is most likely to commit suicide as it will help them pass the semester.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alan Cohn
CAST:  Tom Everett Scott  •  Mark-Paul Gosselaar  •  Poppy Montgomery  •  Lochlyn Munro

Two college roommates venture out to identify a fellow student, who is most likely to commit suicide as it will help them pass the semester.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alan Cohn
CAST:  Tom Everett Scott  •  Mark-Paul Gosselaar  •  Poppy Montgomery  •  Lochlyn Munro

Knocked Up (2007)

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A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Seth Rogen  •  Katherine Heigl  •  Leslie Mann  •  Paul Rudd

A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Seth Rogen  •  Katherine Heigl  •  Leslie Mann  •  Paul Rudd

LolliLove (2004)

A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jenna Fischer
CAST:  James Gunn  •  Jenna Fischer  •  Peter Alton  •  Sarah Sido

A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jenna Fischer
CAST:  James Gunn  •  Jenna Fischer  •  Peter Alton  •  Sarah Sido

Slackers (2002)

Dave, Sam and Jeff are about to graduate from Holden University with honors in lying, cheating and scheming. The three roommates have proudly scammed their way through the last four years of college and now, during final exams, these big-men-on-campus are about to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dewey Nicks
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Devon Sawa  •  Jason Schwartzman  •  Jaime King

Dave, Sam and Jeff are about to graduate from Holden University with honors in lying, cheating and scheming. The three roommates have proudly scammed their way through the last four years of college and now, during final exams, these big-men-on-campus are about to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dewey Nicks
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Devon Sawa  •  Jason Schwartzman  •  Jaime King

SLC Punk (1998)

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Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Merendino
CAST:  Matthew Lillard  •  Michael A. Goorjian  •  Annabeth Gish  •  Til Schweiger

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Merendino
CAST:  Matthew Lillard  •  Michael A. Goorjian  •  Annabeth Gish  •  Til Schweiger

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)

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In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Liam Lynch
CAST:  Jack Black  •  Kyle Gass  •  Ronnie James Dio  •  Tim Robbins

In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Liam Lynch
CAST:  Jack Black  •  Kyle Gass  •  Ronnie James Dio  •  Tim Robbins

11:14 (2003)

Tells the seemingly random yet vitally connected story of a set of incidents that all converge one evening at 11:14pm. The story follows the chain of events of five different characters and five different storylines that all converge to tell the story of murder and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Greg Marcks
CAST:  Henry Thomas  •  Blake Heron  •  Barbara Hershey  •  Hilary Swank

Tells the seemingly random yet vitally connected story of a set of incidents that all converge one evening at 11:14pm. The story follows the chain of events of five different characters and five different storylines that all converge to tell the story of murder and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Greg Marcks
CAST:  Henry Thomas  •  Blake Heron  •  Barbara Hershey  •  Hilary Swank

I Love You, Man (2009)

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Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Hamburg
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Rashida Jones  •  Jason Segel  •  Sarah Burns

Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Hamburg
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Rashida Jones  •  Jason Segel  •  Sarah Burns

Sex Tape (2014)

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When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Kasdan
CAST:  Cameron Diaz  •  Jason Segel  •  Rob Lowe  •  Ellie Kemper

When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Kasdan
CAST:  Cameron Diaz  •  Jason Segel  •  Rob Lowe  •  Ellie Kemper

This Is the End (2013)

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While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Seth Rogen  •  Evan Goldberg
CAST:  James Franco  •  Jonah Hill  •  Seth Rogen  •  Jay Baruchel

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Seth Rogen  •  Evan Goldberg
CAST:  James Franco  •  Jonah Hill  •  Seth Rogen  •  Jay Baruchel

Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011)

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Dispatched from his basement room on an errand for his mother, slacker Jeff might discover his destiny (finally) when he spends the day with his brother as he tracks his possibly adulterous wife.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Duplass  •  Jay Duplass
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Ed Helms  •  Susan Sarandon  •  Judy Greer

Dispatched from his basement room on an errand for his mother, slacker Jeff might discover his destiny (finally) when he spends the day with his brother as he tracks his possibly adulterous wife.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Duplass  •  Jay Duplass
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Ed Helms  •  Susan Sarandon  •  Judy Greer

Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush (2011)

Two Rush fans go backstage to meet the band in their dressing room. Once there, they start helping themselves to the refreshments for the band. Short film based on characters from the movie "I Love You, Man (2009)"  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jason Segel
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Paul Rudd  •  Alex Lifeson  •  Geddy Lee

Two Rush fans go backstage to meet the band in their dressing room. Once there, they start helping themselves to the refreshments for the band. Short film based on characters from the movie "I Love You, Man (2009)"  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jason Segel
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Paul Rudd  •  Alex Lifeson  •  Geddy Lee

The Five-Year Engagement (2012)

Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nicholas Stoller
CAST:  Emily Blunt  •  Alison Brie  •  Jason Segel  •  Rhys Ifans

Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nicholas Stoller
CAST:  Emily Blunt  •  Alison Brie  •  Jason Segel  •  Rhys Ifans

This Is 40 (2012)

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Leslie Mann  •  Jason Segel  •  Maude Apatow

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Leslie Mann  •  Jason Segel  •  Maude Apatow

Gulliver's Travels (2010)

Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rob Letterman
CAST:  Emily Blunt  •  Jason Segel  •  Jack Black  •  Amanda Peet

Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rob Letterman
CAST:  Emily Blunt  •  Jason Segel  •  Jack Black  •  Amanda Peet

Bad Teacher (2011)

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A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancé dumps her.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Kasdan
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Cameron Diaz  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Lucy Punch

A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancé dumps her.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Kasdan
CAST:  Jason Segel  •  Cameron Diaz  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Lucy Punch

Friends with Benefits (2011)

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Dylan and Jamie think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Will Gluck
CAST:  Mila Kunis  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Nolan Gould  •  Shaun White

Dylan and Jamie think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Will Gluck
CAST:  Mila Kunis  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Nolan Gould  •  Shaun White

Despicable Me (2010)

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Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pierre Coffin  •  Chris Renaud
CAST:  Steve Carell  •  Jason Segel  •  Russell Brand  •  Julie Andrews

Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pierre Coffin  •  Chris Renaud
CAST:  Steve Carell  •  Jason Segel  •  Russell Brand  •  Julie Andrews
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