Jason Bateman: podcast appearances and interviews

Jason Kent Bateman is an American actor born on January 14, 1969. He is recognized for his roles as Michael Bluth in the television series Arrested Development and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama Ozark. His performances have earned him several awards, including a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Bateman began his career as a child actor, appearing in early 1980s television shows such as Little House on the Prairie and The Hogan Family. His early film work includes Teen Wolf Too and Necessary Roughness, followed by supporting roles in films like The Break-Up, Juno, Hancock, and Up in the Air. Throughout his career, he has starred in a variety of successful comedy films, including The Switch, Horrible Bosses, Identity Thief, and Game Night, as well as dramatic roles in films such as The Gift and The Outsider. He has also provided voice work for Disney animated films, notably voicing Nick Wilde in Zootopia and its upcoming sequel. In addition to acting, Bateman made his directorial debut with an episode of The Hogan Family, setting a record as the youngest director in the Directors Guild of America at the time. He has directed and starred in films like Bad Words and The Family Fang, as well as television series including Ozark, The Outsider, Black Rabbit, and DTF St. Louis. His direction on Ozark earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 2019 for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.