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Jason Segel, actor
Actor

Jason Segel: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
23
on screen
2001–2026
box office
$1.17B
nomination
1
average score
69
Born
January 18, 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Full name
Jason Jordan Segel
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Writer, Musician
Years active
1998-present
Spouses
Linda Cardellini, Michelle Williams, Alexis Mixter, Kayla Radomski
Known for

The Best Jason Segel Movies

The highest-rated films Jason Segel is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Our Friend (2021) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Jason Segel's Career in Numbers

Jason Segel's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jason Segel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from North Hollywood (2001) to Over Your Dead Body (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jason Segel Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 5
  2. 2010s 10
  3. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Jason Segel's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Jason Segel Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 8
  • Drama 7
  • Action 1
  • Animation 1
  • Romance 1
  • Adventure 1

Comedy is the genre Jason Segel has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (7).

Jason Segel Career Milestones

First film
North Hollywood 2001
Biggest box office hit
Despicable Me $544M worldwide
Best-rated film
Our Friend Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
Over Your Dead Body 2026
23 credits

Jason Segel Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jason Segel 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.

1 nomination

Jason Segel: Awards & Nominations

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

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Jason Segel?

Jason Segel was born in Santa Monica, California, U.S. in 1980 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jason Jordan Segel, born January 18, 1980, is an acclaimed American actor, writer, and musician. Segel began his illustrious career with renowned director and producer Judd Apatow on television series such as Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) and Undeclared (2001-2002). He achieved widespread recognition for his role as Marshall Eriksen in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to 2014. He has also had prominent roles in popular comedic films, some of which he intimately contributed to as a writer and producer. Segel's extensive filmography as an actor ranges from comedies like Knocked Up (2007) and I Love You, Man (2009) to family-favorites such as Despicable Me (2010) and The Muppets (2011).

During the course of his career, Segel has showcased his versatility by excelling in dramatic roles, such as his portrayal of David Foster Wallace in The End of the Tour (2015), which earned him a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award. He has also continued to work on the small screen, with notable instances like his role of Paul Westhead in the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and his performance in Apple TV+ series Shrinking. As a co-creator on the latter show, he earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Besides his acting career, Segel has harnessed his writing skills to author a series of young adult novels, demonstrating his boundless creativity.

Works with

Who Jason Segel Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jason Segel shares the most films with. Paul Rudd comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Cherry Jones (3).

FAQ

Jason Segel: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jason Segel been in?

Jason Segel is credited on 23 films, from 2001 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jason Segel's highest-grossing movie?

Despicable Me (2010) is Jason Segel's biggest box office hit, with $544M worldwide, ahead of Gulliver's Travels (2010) ($237M). Across every film with box office figures, Jason Segel's movies have made $1.17B.

Jason Segel's biggest hits

What is the best Jason Segel movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jason Segel's best-rated film is Our Friend (2021) with a score of 80, followed by Our Friend (2019) (78).

Best Jason Segel movies, ranked

Has Jason Segel won an Oscar?

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

How old is Jason Segel?

Jason Segel is 46 years old, born on January 18, 1980 in Santa Monica, California, U.S..

What is Jason Segel's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jason Segel's filmography is Over Your Dead Body (2026), in the role of Dan.

Who does Jason Segel work with most often?

Jason Segel shares the most films with Paul Rudd (4 films), Cherry Jones (3 films) and Linda Cardellini (3 films).

The Best Jason Segel Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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