Jason Bateman

Bateman began his acting career as a child, appearing on TV shows like Little House on the Prairie and The Hogan Family. He transitioned to film, landing early roles in Teen Wolf Too and Necessary Roughness, followed by supporting parts in The Break-Up, Juno, Hancock, and Up in the Air. Bateman then starred in several successful comedies, including The Switch, The Change-Up, Horrible Bosses, and Identity Thief. In addition to comedic roles, he explored dramatic performances in The Gift, The Outsider, Air, and Carry-On. As a director, Bateman set a record for the youngest director in the Directors Guild of America after directing an episode of The Hogan Family, and later directed and starred in films and TV series, earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.