Jason Lee

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Jason Lee
Lee on July 11, 2008
Born
Jason Michael Lee

(1970-04-25) April 25, 1970 (age 53)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJason Michael Lee
Jason Micheal Lee
Jayson Lee
Jayson Michael Lee
Jayson Micheal Lee
EducationOcean View High School
Occupation(s)Stand-up comedian, actor, producer, singer, skateboarder, voice artist, and comedian
Years active1980–present
Known forMy Name Is Earl
The Incredibles
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Spouse(s)Carmen Llywelyn (1995–2001)
Ceren Alkaç (2008–present)
PartnerBeth Riesgraf (2001–2007)
Children4
Parent(s)Greg Lee
Carol Lee

Jason Michael Lee (born April 25, 1970 in Orange, California) is an American professional Skateboarder turned actor.[1] Growing up in Orange, California, he became a skateboarder at age 13.[2] As a professional skateboarder he traveled worldwide and appeared in several skateboard videos.[2] With a friend he founded the companies Stereo Skateboards and Stereo Sounds Clothing.[2] 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 (alongside Jeremy London).[2] He continued to appear in a number of major Hollywood movies. He is known as an indie darling known for playing quirky characters.[3] In 2005, he gambled on accepting the lead in the My Name is Earl television series. The sitcom ran for four years.[3] In 2007, he played Dave Seville in Alvin and the Chipmunks.[3] He played the role again in the 2009 sequel.[3]

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  1. "Jason Lee Biography". Bio/A&E Television Network, LLC. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Jason Lee". Flixster. Archived from the original on 1 December 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Jason Lee". TV Guide. Retrieved 19 February 2016.