Born Name:  Jason Jordan Segel

Born Date:  January 18, 1980

Born Place:  Santa Monica, California

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Occupations:  Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer

Brief Biography:  Jason Segel is recognized for playing Marshall Eriksen on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Born in Santa Monica, California, on January 18, 1980, he first gained prominence in Judd Apatow’s cult-classic series Freaks and Geeks. Segel has successfully written and starred in hit comedy films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and co-created the acclaimed series Shrinking.

Early Career and Apatow Productions:
Segel grew up in California and got his initial break in 1999 when cast as Nick Andopolis in the short-lived but highly influential NBC comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks. This led to recurring roles on other Apatow-produced series like Undeclared and minor roles in teen comedies before landing a starring role that would define a decade of television.

Television and Film Success:
In 2005, Segel was cast as Marshall Eriksen on the smash hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, a role he played for nine seasons until the show's conclusion in 2014. Simultaneously, Segel established a lucrative movie career. He is particularly known for his frequent collaborations with Judd Apatow. Notable career highlights include:
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008): Segel wrote and starred in this hit romantic comedy, widely credited with launching him to movie-star status.
The Muppets (2011): Segel spearheaded the revival of the iconic franchise, co-writing, producing, and starring in the highly successful musical comedy film.
Other Major Films: He starred in I Love You, Man (2009), Knocked Up (2007), Bad Teacher (2011), and Sex Tape (2014).