Jason Sudeikis

Actor and comedian; starred in Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis - Actor and comedian; starred in Ted Lasso
Born

September 18th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1975, this actor and comedian gained prominence through sketch comedy work on the show Saturday Night Live from 2003 to 2013. The role of Ted Lasso in the Apple TV+ series of the same name garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards, including a Golden Globe. With a background in improvisational comedy, contributions to other projects include writing and acting in films and series that showcase comedic talent.

Starred as Ted Lasso in Ted Lasso

Performed on Saturday Night Live

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