What is Jason Bateman’s net worth and salary?
Jason Bateman is an American television and film actor who has a net worth of $30 million. After being introduced to a global audience with its early appearance in Little House on the Prairie, Jason Bateman has achieved considerable success as an adult on television and in film. He is probably best known for his roles in hit series Arrested Development and Ozark .
Youth
Jason Kent Bateman was born on January 14, 1969 in Rye, New York. When Bateman was four, the family moved to Salt Lake City. Jason Bateman has had a strong connection with the entertainment industry since the very beginning, as Kent Bateman was and still is an actor and producer. Among other achievements, Kent Bateman founded the repertory scene in Hollywood. Jason Bateman is also connected to the entertainment industry by his elder sister Justine Bateman who is an actress.
As Justine and Jason experienced success in the world of acting at a young age, they supported their parents with salaries from various roles. Jason Bateman eventually dropped out of high school to pursue a full-time career. He never received his degree. Until Jason was 20 years old, the father acted as a manager in the entertainment industry.
Early career
Jason Bateman enjoyed considerable success as a child actor. After booking or commercial for cereal at the age of 11, he went on to book a recurring role in Little House on the Prairie. He first appeared in 1980 and remained on the show throughout this season, which ended in 1982 . and fans of the series will remember him for playing the villainous character of Derek Taylor.
Around the mid-80s, he appeared in various shows and quickly gained popularity. In response, NBC is offered a starring role in its own show, titled It’s Your Move . After the show ended in 1985, it moved to The Hogan family with another recurring role. When he was 18, he was offered the opportunity to direct three episodes of the series, becoming the youngest director in America at the time.
Jason Bateman then turned his attention to film, and his biggest early role was in Teen Wolf Too . Although the film was a box office dud, it contributed to Bateman’s notoriety. Other films in this activity included This Can’t Be Love and The Sweetest Thing. Bateman continued to appear in various television series and in this work, including Some of My Friends and Chicago Sons .
Arrested Development
In 2003, Jason Bateman was cast in the central role of a new series titled Arrested Development . This was a defining moment in Bateman’s career and he won many awards for his appearances in the series. Although the series was praised by many critics, it failed to achieve high ratings and ended after three seasons.
During his time on Arrested Development, he booked roles in films such as Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Starsky & Hutch.
After Arrest Development
After Arrested Development, Jason Bateman went on to appear in films such as The Kingdom and Juno . After playing in The Switch since 2010, Bateman has played major roles in films such as Paule and Horrible Bosses the latter being well received and spawning a sequel, Horrible Bosses 2 . Jason Bateman has also worked as a voice actor, most notably in the title role of the hit animated film Zootopia .
Personal life
Jason Bateman has been married to Amanda Anka since 2001 and the couple have two children together. Amanda’s father is legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka.
Throughout his career, Jason has frequently alluded to a battle with addiction that spanned the ’90s.
immobility
In 2013, Jason and Amanda paid $3 million for a house in Beverly Hills. The house was the longtime residence of actor Ernest Borgnine. They have done a massive renovation of the property. In 2018, they bought the property next door for just under $2 million.
