Trivia

As of July 2011, had not had an alcoholic drink in about 10 years.

Got into acting when, at age 10, he followed a friend to an audition for a role in an educational film and the director asked him to read for the lead.

He's cycling enthusiast and an avid runner that averages five miles a day. "It's my meditation time," he says. "I clear my mind and think about the day." He leaves the iPod at home, preferring his own thoughts for company.

Good friends with Jennifer Aniston since 1995. They have worked together in five movies: La Rupture (2006), Une famille très moderne (2010), Comment tuer son boss ? (2011), Comment tuer son boss 2 (2014) and Joyeux bordel! (2016).

Became the DGA's youngest-ever director when he directed three episodes of Valerie (1986) at the age of 18 years.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 26, 2017.

Started production company with Jonathan Short called DumbDumb, which creates short, comedic filmed advertising (2010).

Attended Pacific Hills School in West Hollywood, California, but never graduated.

Bateman's film company is called - F+A Productions - after his daughter Francesca and wife Amanda.

Described his Saturday Night Live (1975) hosting experience as "one of the best weeks of my life" (2005).

Jason and wife Amanda Anka welcomed their second daughter, Maple Sylvie Bateman, on Friday February 10, 2012.

Favorite film is the drama film There Will Be Blood (2007).

Younger brother of actress Justine Bateman.

Son-in-law of composer/actor Paul Anka and former fashion model Anne de Zogheb.

His wife Amanda Anka gave birth to their daughter Francesca Nora on October 28, 2006 in Los Angeles.

Ranked #60 on 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005).

Had a surgery to remove a benign polyp from his throat on January 11, 2005.

Nominated for the 2018 Emmy Award in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category for his role as Marty Byrde in Ozark (2017), but lost to Matthew Rhys from The Americans (2013).

He won the celebrity portion of the Long Beach Grand Prix (1987).

Formed a Hollywood repertory stage company with his sister, Justine Bateman and their father, Kent Bateman. The trio produced the TV movie Le regard du coeur (1986), which starred both Jason and Justine.

His father, who is American-born, has English, Scottish, Swiss-German, Swedish and Danish ancestry. His mother is British, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and also has Maltese ancestry.

A huge fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and even wears Dodgers clothing in the comedy film Hancock (2008).

Son of Kent Bateman and his wife Victoria, a British flight attendant.

Nominated for the 2018 Emmy Award in the Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series category for The Toll (2017), but lost to Stephen Daldry for Paterfamilias (2017).

Born on the same date as Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters vocalist Dave Grohl.

Streams his own podcast "Smartless" with colleagues Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. (2025)

Brother-in-law of Alexandra Anka, Anthea Anka, Amelia Anka and Alicia Anka.

Uncle of Justine Bateman's children, Duke and Olivia.

Although actor Henry Gibson's birth name is James Bateman, he is of no relation to Jason Bateman or Justine Bateman.

Born at 5:39 PM (EST).

Jason's patrilineal side dates back to Thomas Bateman born c. 1778 in Bolton, Lancashire, England and Elizabeth Armstrong born c. 1780 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.

Jason's patrilineal ancestor Thomas Bateman Jr, married Mary Street in 1829 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, and they lived in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

Jason's patrilineal ancestors Thomas Bateman Jr, and Mary Street Bateman lived in Salford, Lancashire, England.