Seth Rogen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seth Rogen
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Seth Aaron Rogen
April 15, 1982 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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Seth Aaron Rogen (born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker. He is famous for starring in many popular comedy movies. You might also know his voice from animated films like the Kung Fu Panda series, The Lion King, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Rogen often works with his childhood friend Evan Goldberg and filmmaker Judd Apatow. He has been nominated for many awards, including a Golden Globe Award and nine Primetime Emmy Awards. Besides acting, he has also developed and produced TV shows like The Boys and Invincible.
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Early Life and First Steps in Comedy
Seth Aaron Rogen was born in Vancouver, Canada, on April 15, 1982. His parents, Sandy and Mark, were very supportive of his dream to become a comedian. He has an older sister named Danya. Rogen holds dual citizenship in both Canada and the United States.
From a young age, Rogen knew he wanted to make people laugh for a living. At age 12, he joined a comedy workshop. He started performing stand-up comedy at parties and local clubs. When he was 13, he and his friend Evan Goldberg wrote the first draft of the movie Superbad, based on their own experiences as teenagers.
At 16, Rogen won second place in the Vancouver Amateur Comedy Contest. Around the same time, he got a role in the TV show Freaks and Geeks. He decided to leave high school and move to Los Angeles for the job. He began working with the show's producer, Judd Apatow, and became the main provider for his family.
Career in Film and Television
Getting Started in Hollywood
Rogen's first major role was as Ken Miller in the TV show Freaks and Geeks (1999). The show was about the lives of a group of high school students. Even though critics liked it, it was cancelled after only one season. However, it later became a fan favorite.
Apatow was impressed with Rogen's acting and hired him for another show called Undeclared. Rogen also worked as a writer for the show. After it was cancelled, he became a writer for the final season of Da Ali G Show, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
He had small roles in movies like Donnie Darko (2001) and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). His career took a big step forward when he co-produced and acted in the hit comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005). He was praised for being very funny in the film.
Becoming a Movie Star
Rogen became a leading actor in the 2007 movie Knocked Up. In this romantic comedy, he played a relaxed guy whose life changes after an unexpected pregnancy with a career-focused woman, played by Katherine Heigl. The movie was a huge success with both critics and audiences.
That same year, the movie Superbad, which he and Goldberg had written as teenagers, was finally made. The film, starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, was about two friends trying to have a memorable night before high school ends. It was a box office hit.
In 2008, Rogen co-wrote and starred in the action-comedy Pineapple Express with James Franco. He also appeared in the comedy Zack and Miri Make a ... with Elizabeth Banks.
Success in Voice Acting
Rogen is also a talented voice actor. He has lent his voice to many popular animated characters.
- Shipwreck in Shrek the Third (2007)
- Morton the Mouse in Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- Hogsqueal in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
- Master Mantis in the Kung Fu Panda movies
- B.O.B. in Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
- Pumbaa the warthog in The Lion King (2019)
- Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
- Bebop in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
Directing and Producing
In 2011, Rogen and Evan Goldberg started their own production company, Point Grey Pictures. They named it after the high school they both attended.
Their first movie as directors was This Is the End (2013). In the film, Rogen and other actors like James Franco and Jonah Hill play versions of themselves during a worldwide disaster. The movie was a hit.
They also directed the action-comedy The Interview (2014). The film starred Rogen and Franco as journalists. The movie caused controversy because of its story about the leader of North Korea. This led to threats, and the movie's release was changed. It was shown in some theaters and made available online.
Rogen has also produced many successful projects. These include the TV series Preacher, The Boys, and the animated series Invincible.
Recent Work
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In recent years, Rogen has taken on more diverse roles. He played Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in the movie Steve Jobs (2015). His performance was praised by critics and by Wozniak himself.
He starred in the comedy Neighbors (2014) and its sequel, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016). He also starred in the romantic comedy Long Shot (2019) with Charlize Theron.
In 2021, Rogen published a book of personal stories called Yearbook. He also starred in the TV series Pam & Tommy (2022), which earned him more award nominations. He currently stars in the comedy series The Studio, which he also created, wrote, and directed with Goldberg.
Charity Work and Activism
Rogen is active in raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease. His mother-in-law was diagnosed with the disease, which inspired him and his wife to take action.
In 2012, they started Hilarity for Charity, an organization that uses comedy events to raise money for Alzheimer's research. The goal is to teach younger generations about the disease. Rogen has even spoken to the United States Senate to ask for more funding for research.
Rogen also supports other causes. He has appeared in commercials supporting LGBT Pride Month and is a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Personal Life
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Rogen began dating writer and actress Lauren Miller in 2004. They got married in 2011. The couple has said they do not plan to have children.
In his free time, Rogen enjoys making ceramics. He started taking pottery classes with his wife in 2017 and often shares his creations online. In 2021, he shared that he has a mild form of Tourette syndrome, a condition that runs in his family.
Acting Credits and Awards
Written Works
- Yearbook (2021)
See also
In Spanish: Seth Rogen para niños
