Career Timeline of Jason Segel: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Jason Segel built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jason Segel is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer recognized for his role as Marshall Eriksen in the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014). His early career involved collaborations with Judd Apatow on Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared. Segel gained significant recognition for starring in, writing, and producing successful comedy films.
1998: Film Debut
In 1998, Jason Segel made his film debut with "Can't Hardly Wait".
1999: Freaks and Geeks
In 1999, Jason Segel began his career with director Judd Apatow on the television series "Freaks and Geeks".
2000: Freaks and Geeks
In 2000, Jason Segel's work on the television series "Freaks and Geeks" ended.
2001: Undeclared
In 2001, Jason Segel worked on the television series "Undeclared".
2002: Undeclared
In 2002, Jason Segel's work on the television series "Undeclared" ended.
2005: How I Met Your Mother
In 2005, Jason Segel began his role as Marshall Eriksen in the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".
2007: Knocked Up
In 2007, Jason Segel appeared in "Knocked Up", directed by Judd Apatow.
2007: Knocked Up Film Release
In 2007, Jason Segel appeared in the comedy film "Knocked Up".
2007: Writing The Muppets
In 2007, Jason Segel, along with Nicholas Stoller, approached Disney to write "The Muppets".
2008: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
In 2008, Jason Segel starred in, wrote, and produced "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".
2008: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Film Release
In 2008, Jason Segel starred in, wrote, and produced the film "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".
March 20, 2009: I Love You, Man Release
On March 20, 2009, "I Love You, Man", starring Jason Segel, was released by DreamWorks.
2009: I Love You, Man Film Release
In 2009, Jason Segel starred in the film "I Love You, Man".
July 6, 2010: Wedding Ceremony on The Tonight Show
On July 6, 2010, Jason Segel, an ordained minister, performed a wedding ceremony on "The Tonight Show".
2010: Despicable Me Film Release
In 2010, Jason Segel appeared in the family film "Despicable Me".
2010: Get Him to the Greek and The Late Late Show Appearances
In 2010, Jason Segel co-wrote the soundtrack for "Get Him to the Greek" and performed on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", singing "Wonky Eyed Girl".
2010: Despicable Me and Gulliver's Travels
In 2010, Jason Segel voiced Vector in "Despicable Me" and appeared in "Gulliver's Travels".
June 2011: Bad Teacher Film Release
In June 2011, Jason Segel starred in "Bad Teacher", playing gym teacher Russell Gettis.
2011: Bad Teacher and Jeff, Who Lives at Home Film Release
In 2011, Jason Segel appeared in "Bad Teacher" and the drama "Jeff, Who Lives at Home".
2011: Filming The Five-Year Engagement
In the spring of 2011, Jason Segel filmed "The Five-Year Engagement" with Emily Blunt in Michigan.
April 27, 2012: The Five-Year Engagement Release
On April 27, 2012, "The Five-Year Engagement", starring Jason Segel, was released.
2012: The Five-Year Engagement and This Is 40 Film Release
In 2012, Jason Segel starred in "The Five-Year Engagement" and "This Is 40".
2013: Potential Departure from How I Met Your Mother
In 2013, Jason Segel had considered leaving "How I Met Your Mother" when his contract expired, but was convinced to stay.
2013: Young Adult Novel Series
In 2013, Jason Segel revealed he was working on a series of young adult novels, based on a story he conceived when he was 21.
2014: End of How I Met Your Mother
In 2014, Jason Segel finished the ninth and final season of the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".
2014: Nightmares! Novel Release
In the fall of 2014, the first novel of the series "Nightmares!", co-written by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, was released.
2015: The End of the Tour Praise
In 2015, Jason Segel received praise for his portrayal of David Foster Wallace in "The End of the Tour" and earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
2017: Otherworld Book Release
In 2017, Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller released "Otherworld", the first book of a new young adult series.
2017: The Discovery
In 2017, Jason Segel starred in the drama "The Discovery".
2018: OtherEarth Book Release
In 2018, Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller released "OtherEarth", the second book of the Otherworld series.
2019: OtherLife Book Release
In 2019, Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller released "OtherLife", the third novel in the Otherworld series.
2019: Our Friend Film
In 2019, Jason Segel starred in "Our Friend", which is based on Matthew Teague's 2015 essay "The Friend".
March 1, 2020: Dispatches from Elsewhere Premiere
On March 1, 2020, "Dispatches from Elsewhere", created by and starring Jason Segel, premiered on AMC.
2022: Windfall and Winning Time
In 2022, Jason Segel starred in the drama "Windfall" and played Paul Westhead in the HBO series "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty".
2023: Shrinking Series
In 2023, Jason Segel began starring as Jimmy Laird in the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking", which he co-created, and received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his role.
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