History of Jason Segel in Timeline

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Jason Segel

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.

1952: Jillian Jordan's Birth

In 1952, Jillian Jordan, who would later become Jason Segel's mother, was born.

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January 18, 1980: Jason Segel's Birth

On January 18, 1980, Jason Jordan Segel was born. He is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer, known for his role in "How I Met Your Mother".

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1980: Freaks and Geeks

In 1980, the series "Freaks and Geeks" revolved around a group of suburban Detroit high school students.

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1996: CIF State Champion

In 1996, Jason Segel was an active member of the CIF state champion boys' basketball team at Harvard-Westlake School.

1997: CIF State Champion

In 1997, Jason Segel was an active member of the CIF state champion boys' basketball team at Harvard-Westlake School.

1998: Film Debut

In 1998, Jason Segel made his film debut with "Can't Hardly Wait".

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1999: Muppets from Space

In 1999, "Muppets from Space" was released in theaters.

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1999: Freaks and Geeks

In 1999, Jason Segel began his career with director Judd Apatow on the television series "Freaks and Geeks".

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2000: Freaks and Geeks

In 2000, Jason Segel's work on the television series "Freaks and Geeks" ended.

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2001: Undeclared

In 2001, Jason Segel worked on the television series "Undeclared".

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2002: Undeclared

In 2002, Jason Segel's work on the television series "Undeclared" ended.

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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".

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2007: Knocked Up

In 2007, Jason Segel appeared in "Knocked Up", directed by Judd Apatow.

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2007: Knocked Up Film Release

In 2007, Jason Segel appeared in the comedy film "Knocked Up".

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2007: Writing The Muppets

In 2007, Jason Segel, along with Nicholas Stoller, approached Disney to write "The Muppets".

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2008: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

In 2008, Jason Segel starred in, wrote, and produced "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".

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2008: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Film Release

In 2008, Jason Segel starred in, wrote, and produced the film "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".

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March 20, 2009: I Love You, Man Release

On March 20, 2009, "I Love You, Man", starring Jason Segel, was released by DreamWorks.

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2009: I Love You, Man Film Release

In 2009, Jason Segel starred in the film "I Love You, Man".

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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".

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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".

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June 2011: Bad Teacher Film Release

In June 2011, Jason Segel starred in "Bad Teacher", playing gym teacher Russell Gettis.

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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".

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2011: Filming The Five-Year Engagement

In the spring of 2011, Jason Segel filmed "The Five-Year Engagement" with Emily Blunt in Michigan.

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April 27, 2012: The Five-Year Engagement Release

On April 27, 2012, "The Five-Year Engagement", starring Jason Segel, was released.

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2012: Relationship with Michelle Williams

From 2012 to 2013, Jason Segel dated Michelle Williams.

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".

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December 2013: Relationship with Alexis Mixter

From December 2013 to April 2021, Jason Segel dated photographer Alexis Mixter.

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.

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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".

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2014: Sex Tape Film Release

In 2014, Jason Segel starred in "Sex Tape".

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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.

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2015: The Friend Essay

In 2015, Matthew Teague's essay "The Friend" was released.

2017: Otherworld Book Release

In 2017, Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller released "Otherworld", the first book of a new young adult series.

Otherworld (Last Reality)
Otherworld (Last Reality)

2017: The Discovery

In 2017, Jason Segel starred in the drama "The Discovery".

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2018: OtherEarth Book Release

In 2018, Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller released "OtherEarth", the second book of the Otherworld series.

OtherEarth (Last Reality)
OtherEarth (Last Reality)

2019: OtherLife Book Release

In 2019, Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller released "OtherLife", the third novel in the Otherworld series.

OtherLife (Last Reality Book 3)
OtherLife (Last Reality Book 3)

2019: Our Friend Film

In 2019, Jason Segel starred in "Our Friend", which is based on Matthew Teague's 2015 essay "The Friend".

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March 1, 2020: Dispatches from Elsewhere Premiere

On March 1, 2020, "Dispatches from Elsewhere", created by and starring Jason Segel, premiered on AMC.

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April 2021: End of Relationship with Alexis Mixter

In April 2021, Jason Segel's relationship with photographer Alexis Mixter ended.

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".

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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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2023: Relationship with Kayla Radomski

Since 2023, Jason Segel has been dating former Taylor Swift backup dancer Kayla Radomski.

June 2025: Engagement to Kayla Radomski

In June 2025, Kayla Radomski announced her engagement to Jason Segel via Instagram.