Jason Lee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jason Lee
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Lee on July 11, 2008
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Jason Michael Lee
April 25, 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jason Michael Lee Jason Micheal Lee Jayson Lee Jayson Michael Lee Jayson Micheal Lee |
| Education | Ocean View High School |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian, actor, producer, singer, skateboarder, voice artist, and comedian |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | My Name Is Earl The Incredibles Alvin and the Chipmunks |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen Llywelyn (1995–2001) Ceren Alkaç (2008–present) |
| Partner(s) | Beth Riesgraf (2001–2007) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Greg Lee Carol Lee |
Jason Michael Lee (born April 25, 1970 in Orange, California) is an American professional Skateboarder turned actor. Growing up in Orange, California, he became a skateboarder at age 13. As a professional skateboarder he traveled worldwide and appeared in several skateboard videos. With a friend he founded the companies Stereo Skateboards and Stereo Sounds Clothing.
Deciding to get out of skateboarding before he was too old, he began acting in 1993. His first break as a lead actor came in 1995 and the movie Mallrats. He continued to appear in a number of major Hollywood movies.
He is known as an indie darling known for playing quirky characters. In 2005, he gambled on accepting the lead in the My Name is Earl television series. The sitcom ran for four years.
In 2007, he played Dave Seville in Alvin and the Chipmunks. He played the role again in the 2009 sequel.
