Actor

Jason Bateman: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 47
on screen: 1985–2025
box office: $3.67B
nomination: 1
average score: 69

Born: January 14, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace: Rye, New York, U.S.
Full name: Jason Kent Bateman
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer
Years active: 1981-present
Spouses: Amanda Anka
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Jason Bateman Movies

The highest-rated films Jason Bateman is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Zootopia 2 (2025) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Jason Bateman's Career in Numbers

Jason Bateman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jason Bateman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Robert Kennedy & His Times (1985) to Zootopia 2 (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jason Bateman Movies by Decade

1980s 8
1990s 5
2000s 5
2010s 15
2020s 8

The 2010s were Jason Bateman's busiest decade, with 15 films.

Jason Bateman Movies by Genre

Comedy 13
Drama 10
Action 4
Tv movie 3
Documentary 2
Fantasy 2
Animation 1
Mystery 1
Sport 1
Crime 1

Comedy is the genre Jason Bateman has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of drama (10).

Jason Bateman Career Milestones

First film: Robert Kennedy & His Times 1985
Biggest box office hit: Zootopia 2 $1.87B worldwide
Best-rated film: Zootopia 2 Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: Zootopia 2 2025

47 credits

Jason Bateman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jason Bateman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jason Bateman Movies as an Actor

Jason Bateman in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Jason Bateman: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

24th Critics' Choice Awards
- Jason Bateman: Nominated Best Actor in a Comedy Game Night

Biography

Who Is Jason Bateman?

Jason Bateman was born in Rye, New York, U.S. in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jason Kent Bateman, born on January 14, 1969, is an acclaimed American actor and director known for his diverse roles and exceptional talent. He carved his niche with his poignant portrayals of Michael Bluth in Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003-2019) and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022). Bateman also co-hosts the popular podcast SmartLess with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes. Known for his comedy films, he is the proud recipient of numerous awards, including Golden Globe Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bateman ventured into acting as a child, gaining popularity in the 1980s through NBC’s drama series Little House on the Prairie and The Hogan Family. His early film projects included Teen Wolf Too (1987) and Necessary Roughness (1991), followed by supportive roles in Dodgeball (2004), The Break-Up (2006), Juno (2007), Hancock (2008), and several others. Bateman made his directorial debut with The Hogan Family episode 'Educating Rita', setting the record as the youngest director in the Directors Guild of America. His direction in Ozark fetched him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2019. Since 2020, Bateman has co-hosted the comedy podcast SmartLess, creating a significant audience base.

Works with

Who Jason Bateman Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jason Bateman shares the most films with. Will Arnett comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Jennifer Aniston (4).

FAQ

Jason Bateman: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jason Bateman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jason Bateman been in?

Jason Bateman is credited on 47 films, from 1985 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jason Bateman's highest-grossing movie?

Zootopia 2 (2025) is Jason Bateman's biggest box office hit, with $1.87B worldwide, ahead of Hancock (2008) ($629M). Across every film with box office figures, Jason Bateman's movies have made $3.67B.

Jason Bateman's biggest hits

What is the best Jason Bateman movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jason Bateman's best-rated film is Zootopia 2 (2025) with a score of 83, followed by Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes (2021) (80).

Best Jason Bateman movies, ranked

Has Jason Bateman won an Oscar?

Jason Bateman has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jason Bateman has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Jason Bateman?

Jason Bateman is 57 years old, born on January 14, 1969 in Rye, New York, U.S..

What is Jason Bateman's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jason Bateman's filmography is Zootopia 2 (2025), in the role of Nick Wilde.

Who does Jason Bateman work with most often?

Jason Bateman shares the most films with Will Arnett (5 films), Jennifer Aniston (4 films) and Kathryn Hahn (4 films).

The Best Jason Bateman Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.

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