Jason Sudeikis is an American actor and comedian who rose to fame for being a cast member on the hit sketch show Saturday Night Live from 2003 to 2013. Beginning his career as a comedian in Kansas City, he has appeared in both television and mainstream cinema. Sudeikis is best known for his roles in TV shows like 30 Rock, The Cleveland Show, and The Last Man on Earth. His film credits include the Horrible Bosses series, Colossal, and The Angry Birds Movie.
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Jason Sudeikis Biography
Jason Sudeikis was born on the 18th of September 1975, in Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America. He’s currently 46 years old.
| Birth Name | Daniel Jason Sudeikis |
| Nickname | Suds |
| Date of Birth | September 18, 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | German, Irish, and Lithuanian |
| Home town | Overland Park, Kansas, U.S. |
Family and Education
Jason Sudeikis is the elder son of Daniel Joseph Sudeikis, Vice president of business development, and Kathryn (née Wendt), a travel agent and President of the American Society of Travel Agents. He has two younger sisters, Lindsay Sudeikis is a high school teacher and basketball coach and Kristen Sudeikis, an actress and dancer).
He is of Irish, and Lithuanian descent on his father’s side and has German and Irish ancestry on his mother’s side. Sudeikis attended many schools such as Brookridge Elementary School, Holy Cross Catholic School, Jesuit Rockhurst High School and eventually graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. He was offered a full scholarship at Fort Scott Community College but he dropped out before graduating from college.
Jason Sudeikis Wife
Jason Sudeikis was married to American screenwriter-producer Kay Cannon from 2004 until 2010.
Sudeikis started dating actress Olivia Wilde and got engaged to her in January 2013. They have a son, Otis Alexander Sudeikis (born April 20, 2014), and a daughter, Daisy Josephine Sudeikis (born October 11, 2016). In an interview with GQ magazine, Sudeikis confirmed that he and Wilde had separated in November 2020.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 1 inch Centimeters – 185 cm Meters – 1.85 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 84 kg Pounds – 185 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Tall and Well Built |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Jason Sudeikis made his onscreen debut in the 2007 film “The Ten” for his role as Tony Contiella.
Television Debut
From 2003 to 2013, Sudeikis worked as a sketch writer on the hit sketch show Saturday Night Live.
Famous For
Sudeikis has done a variety of roles in a career that has stretched over close to two decades. He is well known for his roles in the films like We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses 2 and The Angry Birds Movie that earned him several nominations.
Favorite Things
- Music Artists – Wilco, Tom Petty, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Edward Sharpe, and the Magnetic Zeros
- Songs – Sexy Love by Ne-Yo, When Your Mind’s Made Up by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, Place to Be by Nick Drake, 99 Problems by Jay-Z, Young Folks by Peter Bjorn and John, My Doorbell by The White Stripes, Paper Boats by Nada Surf, Dry Your Eyes by The Streets, Funny Little Frog by Belle and Sebastian, and Easy Silence by Dixie Chicks
- Book – Letters To A Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
- Basketball Team – Kansas Jayhawks
- Footwear Brand – Nike and Air Jordan
- Suits Brand – Tom Ford and J.Crew
Jason Sudeikis Net Worth
Sudeikis has a net worth of $20 million US dollars as of 2024.
Jason Sudeikis Facts
He was born with anosmia, leaving him with no sense of smell.
Sudeikis is an avid Kansas Jayhawks fan.
He was a basketball player for the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game in 2011 and 2016.
He hosted the 2011 MTV Movie Awards on June 5, 2011, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California.
Sudeikis became the voice for a line of advertisements of the Applebee’s casual dining chain that began running in 2012.
He was ranked #73 in Glamour UK’s “100 Sexiest Men” list in 2017.
He is the executive producer for the comedy television series, Detroiters and has guest appeared in two episodes of the series.
Sudeikis plays the titular role in the widely acclaimed series Ted Lasso, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He also received three nominations in various categories at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
