Fan mail address
Jason Bateman
Lighthouse Management and Media, Inc.
137 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Suite 677
Los Angeles, CA 90004
USA
Address information
Lighthouse Management and Media, Inc.
(Talent Management Company)
137 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Suite 677
Los Angeles, CA 90004
USA
Phone: (424) 249-4200
Jason Bateman is an American actor, director, and producer, widely known for his versatile roles in both comedy and drama. Born on January 14, 1969, in Rye, New York, Bateman was raised in a family that was closely tied to the entertainment industry. His father, Kent Bateman, was a director and producer, while his mother, Victoria, was a flight attendant. Jason has an older sister, Justine Bateman, who is also an actress, known for her role on the TV show Family Ties. Growing up in this environment, Bateman was drawn to acting at a young age and began his career in television as a child actor.
Bateman’s breakthrough came in the early 1980s when he landed a regular role on the sitcom Little House on the Prairie in 1981. His early career was marked by several guest appearances on TV shows, but it was his role in the hit teen sitcom Silver Spoons (1982–1984) that made him a household name. Bateman portrayed Derek Taylor, a wealthy boy who befriends the show’s lead character, Ricky Stratton. His charm and comedic timing quickly made him a fan favorite and helped solidify his career in Hollywood.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Bateman’s acting career slowed down as he struggled to transition from child star to adult roles, a common challenge for many former young actors. However, his career got a significant boost when he was cast as Michael Bluth on the critically acclaimed TV series Arrested Development (2003–2006, revived in 2013). The show, which chronicled the dysfunctional Bluth family, became a cult hit and earned Bateman widespread praise for his portrayal of the straight-laced, well-meaning son trying to keep the family together amid chaos. His performance on Arrested Development earned him numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
