Jason Sudeikis is an American comedian, actor, and writer born September 18, 1975, in Fairfax, Virginia, who gained prominence as a Saturday Night Live cast member from 2005 to 2013, developing memorable political impressions of George W. Bush and Joe Biden. He co-created and stars in the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, which brought him international recognition and critical acclaim. His career encompasses film roles in comedies like Horrible Bosses and We’re the Millers, establishing him as a versatile entertainment figure with extensive creative contributions.
Comedian Daniel Jason Sudeikis, born September 18, 1975, in Fairfax, Virginia, has established himself as one of America’s most recognizable entertainment figures through his decade-long tenure on Saturday Night Live, his starring role in the Emmy Award-winning series Ted Lasso, and his extensive work in film and television.
Sudeikis began his entertainment career in the 1990s through improv comedy, performing with ComedySportz, now known as Comedy City, in Kansas City before advancing to The Second City in Chicago and Las Vegas. During this formative period, he co-founded the sketch troupe Der Monkenpickel in Kansas City and studied at iO Chicago, formerly ImprovOlympic, where he became a founding member of the J.T.S. Brown long-form team.
His training expanded through involvement with The Second City’s National Touring Company, Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, and the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, establishing the foundation for his professional comedy career.
His comprehensive training across prestigious comedy institutions from Chicago to Amsterdam laid the groundwork for his subsequent professional success.
Saturday Night Live provided Sudeikis with his breakthrough opportunity when he joined as a writer in 2003, subsequently becoming a featured player in 2005 and repertory cast member in 2006. Throughout his tenure until 2013, he developed notable political impressions of George W. Bush, Joe Biden, and Mitt Romney, while creating memorable sketches including the A-Hole duo with Kristen Wiig.
He returned to host the program in 2021, demonstrating his enduring connection to the show.
Concurrent with his SNL work, Sudeikis expanded into television and film, securing a recurring role as Floyd DeBarber on 30 Rock from 2007 to 2010 and providing voice work for The Cleveland Show from 2009 to 2013, portraying characters Holt Richter and Terry Kimple.
His early film appearances included Watching the Detectives, Meet Bill, The Ten, and What Happens in Vegas, all released between 2007 and 2008.
Sudeikis achieved significant film success through starring roles in popular comedies including Hall Pass, Horrible Bosses, and We’re the Millers, establishing himself as a leading comedic actor throughout the 2010s. He also worked on The Bounty Hunter alongside Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler, further expanding his film portfolio.
His television guest appearances on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Eastbound & Down further demonstrated his versatility.
The Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, which Sudeikis co-created and stars in, has brought him international recognition and multiple Emmy Awards, highlighting his abilities as both performer and writer. The character originally appeared in NBC commercials promoting the Premier League before being adapted for the successful television series.
His personal life includes previous marriages to Kay Cannon and a former partnership with Olivia Wilde, with whom he has two children.
Sudeikis continues supporting live comedy through regular performances at venues including Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre’s ASSSCAT 3000.
