Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Seth Rogen
How Seth Rogen built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker celebrated for his comedic leading roles in movies. He has earned nominations for several prestigious awards, including three Golden Globe Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Independent Spirit Award.
1999: Worried about American Pie
In 1999, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg initially worried that American Pie had beaten them to the idea for the movie Superbad, but they decided that the film "'managed to totally avoid all honest interaction between characters,' which is what we're going for."
1999: Moved to Los Angeles for Freaks and Geeks
In 1999, Seth Rogen moved to Los Angeles for a part in Judd Apatow's series Freaks and Geeks, after having been a stand-up comedian in Vancouver.
1999: Acting debut in Freaks and Geeks
In 1999, Seth Rogen's acting debut was as Ken Miller in Freaks and Geeks.
2001: Acted and wrote for Undeclared
In 2001, Seth Rogen got a part on Apatow's sitcom Undeclared, which also hired him as a writer.
2001: Minor role in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Seth Rogen had a minor role in Donnie Darko.
2002: Fewer Auditions
Following the cancellation of Undeclared in 2002, Seth Rogen did not get many auditions, as he thought he would achieve better success as a writer.
2003: The Disaster Artist
In 2017, Rogen portrayed Sandy Schklair, the script supervisor for The Room, in the Franco-directed film The Disaster Artist, based on the book of the same name, which chronicles the making of the 2003 film The Room.
2004: Anchorman and Da Ali G Show
In 2004, Seth Rogen had roles in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. He was also a staff writer for Sacha Baron Cohen's last season of Da Ali G Show.
2005: The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In 2005, Seth Rogen appeared in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, which he co-produced and improvised all his dialogue.
2005: Supporting role in The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In 2005, Seth Rogen had a supporting role in Apatow's directorial debut, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, which he co-produced.
2006: You, Me and Dupree
In 2006, Seth Rogen had a small role in You, Me and Dupree.
October 2007: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In October 2007, Seth Rogen hosted Saturday Night Live.
2007: Leading role in Knocked Up and Superbad
In 2007, Seth Rogen had a leading role in Apatow's comedy Knocked Up. Rogen and his writing partner, Evan Goldberg, co-wrote the film Superbad.
2007: Shrek the Third
In 2007, Seth Rogen voiced a character in the animated film Shrek the Third.
April 2008: Wrote an episode for The Simpsons
In April 2008, it was reported that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg would write an episode for the animated television series The Simpsons. He also voiced a character in the episode, titled "Homer the Whopper."
2008: Pineapple Express and Zack and Miri Make a Porno
In 2008, Seth Rogen starred in Zack and Miri Make a Porno and co-wrote Pineapple Express.
2008: Animated films, Drillbit Taylor and Pineapple Express
In 2008, Seth Rogen voiced Morton the Mouse in Horton Hears a Who!, voiced a hobgoblin in The Spiderwick Chronicles, co-wrote Drillbit Taylor, voiced Kung Fu Panda and starred in Pineapple Express.
2008: Horton Hears a Who!, Kung Fu Panda, and The Spiderwick Chronicles
In 2008, Seth Rogen voiced characters in Horton Hears a Who!, Kung Fu Panda, and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
2009: Leading role in Funny People
In 2009, Seth Rogen had a leading role in Apatow's comedy Funny People.
2009: Rogen comments on Apatow's importance to career
In 2009, Seth Rogen stated that he can't stress how important Judd Apatow has been to his career.
2009: Monsters vs. Aliens
In 2009, Seth Rogen voiced a character in Monsters vs. Aliens.
2009: Monsters vs. Aliens and Funny People
In 2009, Seth Rogen voiced a character in the animated science fiction Monsters vs. Aliens. He then starred in Funny People.
January 2011: The Green Hornet released
In January 2011, The Green Hornet, a feature film adaptation handled by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, was released in theaters. Seth Rogen also founded Point Grey Pictures with Evan Goldberg in 2011.
April 2011: A Larry King Special
In April 2011, both Rogen and Miller spoke to Larry King for A Larry King Special, Unthinkable: The Alzheimer's Epidemic.
September 2011: Release of 50/50
In September 2011, Jonathan Levine's dramedy 50/50, which Rogen produced and in which he played a supporting role, was released. The film was based on screenwriter Will Reiser's autobiographical script about cancer.
2011: The Green Hornet and 50/50
In 2011, Seth Rogen co-wrote The Green Hornet and starred in 50/50 and Take This Waltz.
February 2012: Hosting the 27th Independent Spirit Awards
In February 2012, Rogen hosted the 27th Independent Spirit Awards.
May 2013: Arrested Development appearance
In May 2013, Rogen appeared in the revived fourth season of Arrested Development, playing a young George Bluth Sr.
2013: This Is the End
In 2013, Seth Rogen co-wrote and directed This Is the End.
February 26, 2014: Testimony Before Senate Subcommittee
On February 26, 2014, Rogen testified before the United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services about Alzheimer's disease and his charity.
December 25, 2014: Theatrical Release of The Interview
On December 25, 2014, Sony released The Interview in theaters after initially cancelling it due to a cyber attack. It drew mixed opinions from film critics.
2014: Co-writing Console Wars foreword
In 2014, Rogen co-wrote the foreword for the book Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation by Blake J. Harris and was reported to be working on an adaptation with Goldberg.
2014: Neighbors and The Interview
In 2014, Seth Rogen starred in Neighbors and co-directed The Interview.
2014: Filming for Zeroville
Rogen filmed scenes for the James Franco film Zeroville in 2014, which was not released until 2019.
November 2015: Release of The Night Before
In November 2015, Rogen starred in the Christmas-themed comedy The Night Before.
2015: Dirty Randy on The League
From 2011 to 2015, Rogen played Dirty Randy, a librarian and pornographer, in the sitcom The League, in addition to writing two episodes.
2015: Steve Jobs
In 2015, Seth Rogen played a dramatic role in Steve Jobs.
February 25, 2016: Honored with unite2gether accolade
On February 25, 2016, Rogen and Miller were honoured with the unite2gether accolade for their work promoting Alzheimer's awareness.
May 2016: Preacher Premiere on AMC
In May 2016, the television series Preacher, which Rogen developed, premiered on AMC.
2016: Preacher and Sausage Party
In 2016, Seth Rogen co-developed the AMC television series Preacher. He also co-wrote and produced Sausage Party.
November 2017: Future Man Premiere on Hulu
In November 2017, the science fiction comedy series Future Man, which Rogen directed and executive produced, premiered on Hulu.
2017: The Disaster Artist
In 2017, Seth Rogen starred in The Disaster Artist.
April 2018: Hilarity for Charity event broadcast on Netflix
In April 2018, the sixth Hilarity for Charity event, hosted by Rogen, was broadcast through Netflix.
July 2018: Rogen to voice public service announcements
In July 2018, it was announced that Rogen would voice public service announcements in Vancouver's TransLink transit system and Toronto's Toronto Transit Commission.
2019: Launch of cannabis company Houseplant
In 2019, Rogen and Evan Goldberg launched the cannabis company Houseplant in Canada.
2019: The Lion King Remake
In 2019, Rogen co-starred in the remake of The Lion King, voicing Pumbaa.
2019: Starring in Long Shot
In 2019, Rogen starred opposite Charlize Theron in the romantic comedy Long Shot.
2019: The Boys and The Lion King
In 2019, Seth Rogen executive produced the Amazon Prime Video superhero series The Boys and voiced a character in The Lion King.
2020: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
In 2020, it was announced that Rogen would serve as a producer for the animated film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. In addition to producing, he co-wrote it, and provided the voice of Bebop.
May 2021: Publication of Yearbook
In May 2021, Rogen's first book, Yearbook, a memoir featuring a collection of essays, was published.
September 2021: Rogen to voice Donkey Kong
In September 2021, Nintendo announced that Rogen would be voicing Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
2021: Invincible
From 2021, Seth Rogen executive produced the Amazon Prime Video series Invincible.
2022: The Fabelmans and Pam & Tommy
In 2022, Seth Rogen played dramatic roles in The Fabelmans and Pam & Tommy.
2023: The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down
In 2023 it was announced that Rogen will serve as an executive producer, and appear as a guest judge, in the upcoming Canadian reality competition series The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down.
2023: The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
In 2023, Seth Rogen voiced a character in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and co-wrote and produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
January 2024: Filming of Good Fortune began
In January 2024, filming began for Aziz Ansari's film directorial debut, Good Fortune, in which Rogen was cast alongside Aziz Ansari and Keanu Reeves.
