Jason Segel Overview

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Born: January 18, 1980

Los Angeles native Jason Segel is a lucky guy. The former basketball star got his big acting break when he put on a play The Zoo Story by Edward Albee in high school all on his own, and the head of the acting department suggested he give up basketball and give acting a try. Segel first laughed at the suggestion, but finally agreed to audition for the teacher and another woman. The woman happened to be the casting president at Paramount, and it was this audition that helped him land the role in... See All


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