History of Seth Rogen in Timeline
Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker celebrated for his comedic leading roles. He has garnered numerous accolades, including nominations for Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Independent Spirit Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
April 15, 1982: Seth Rogen Born
On April 15, 1982, Seth Aaron Rogen was born. He is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his comedic roles in films.
1994: Mention of The Lion King original release
In 2019, Seth Rogen co-starred in the remake of the animated musical film The Lion King (1994), voicing Pumbaa.
1999: Concerns over American Pie
In 1999, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg worried that the movie American Pie had beaten them to the idea for Superbad.
1999: Joins Freaks and Geeks
In 1999, Seth Rogen moved to Los Angeles to take a part in Judd Apatow's series Freaks and Geeks after working as 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, a series that revolved around a group of teenagers' lives. The show was eventually cancelled after one season due to poor ratings.
1999: Mention of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
In 2016, Seth Rogen's film Sausage Party became the most commercially successful R-rated animated film of all time, overtaking South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999).
2001: Role in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Seth Rogen had roles in Donnie Darko.
2002: Fewer Auditions After Undeclared
Following the show's cancellation in 2002, Seth Rogen did not get many auditions, which was not upsetting to him, as he always thought he would achieve better success as a writer.
2003: Mention of The Room
In 2017, Seth Rogen portrayed Sandy Schklair, the script supervisor for The Room, in the film The Disaster Artist, based on the making of the 2003 film The Room.
2004: Rogen began dating Lauren Miller
In 2004, Seth Rogen began dating writer and actress Lauren Miller after meeting on Da Ali G Show.
2004: Role in Anchorman and Writer for Da Ali G Show
In 2004, Seth Rogen had a role in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and became a staff writer for the last season of Da Ali G Show, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2004: Writer for Da Ali G Show
In 2004, Seth Rogen landed a job as a staff writer on the final season of Da Ali G Show. The writing team was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for their work.
2005: Role in The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In 2005, Seth Rogen became familiar to audiences as one of the main character's co-workers in Apatow's The 40-Year-Old Virgin, which he also co-produced and improvised all his dialogue.
2006: Role in You, Me and Dupree
In 2006, Seth Rogen followed his appearance in The 40-Year-Old Virgin with a small role in You, Me and Dupree.
2007: Leading Role in Knocked Up and Co-Writes Superbad
In 2007, Seth Rogen had a leading role in Judd Apatow's comedy Knocked Up and co-wrote the film Superbad with Evan Goldberg.
2007: Voice Role in Shrek the Third
In 2007, Seth Rogen had a voice role in the animated film Shrek the Third.
April 2008: Writes an episode for The Simpsons
In April 2008, Empire reported 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: Co-Wrote Pineapple Express and Acted in Zack and Miri Make a Porno
In 2008, Seth Rogen co-wrote the film Pineapple Express and had a comedic role in Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
2008: Voice Roles in Horton Hears a Who!, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Kung Fu Panda
In 2008, Seth Rogen had voice roles in Horton Hears a Who!, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and the Kung Fu Panda series.
2008: Voice roles in various animated films and co-writes Drillbit Taylor
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 another animated movie, Kung Fu Panda, with Jack Black and Angelina Jolie, and made a cameo appearance in the comedy Step Brothers.
2009: Rogen speaks on Apatow's importance
In 2009, Seth Rogen acknowledges Judd Apatow's significant impact on his career.
2009: Leading Role in Funny People
In 2009, Seth Rogen had a leading role in Judd Apatow's comedy Funny People.
2009: Voice Role in Monsters vs. Aliens
In 2009, Seth Rogen had a voice role in Monsters vs. Aliens.
2009: Acted in Monsters vs. Aliens, Observe and Report, and Funny People
In 2009, Seth Rogen voiced a character in the animated science fiction Monsters vs. Aliens. He also starred in Observe and Report and Funny People.
September 29, 2010: Rogen and Miller's Engagement
On September 29, 2010, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller got engaged.
January 2011: The Green Hornet Release
In January 2011, The Green Hornet, a film adaptation handled by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, was released in theaters. Rogen also founded Point Grey Pictures with Goldberg.
April 2011: Appearance on A Larry King Special
In April 2011, Seth Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller, spoke to Larry King for A Larry King Special, Unthinkable: The Alzheimer's Epidemic, to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease.
September 2011: Release of 50/50
In September 2011, the dramedy 50/50, produced by and featuring Seth Rogen in a supporting role, was released. The film, directed by Jonathan Levine, is based on screenwriter Will Reiser's autobiographical script about cancer.
October 2, 2011: Rogen and Miller's Marriage
On October 2, 2011, Seth Rogen married Lauren Miller in Sonoma County, California.
2011: Co-Wrote and Acted in The Green Hornet
In 2011, Seth Rogen co-wrote and starred in The Green Hornet and played a dramatic role in 50/50 and Take This Waltz.
February 2012: Host of the 27th Independent Spirit Awards
In February 2012, Seth Rogen hosted the 27th Independent Spirit Awards.
May 2013: Recurrence on Arrested Development
In May 2013, Seth Rogen recurred on the revived fourth season of the comedy series Arrested Development, playing a young George Bluth Sr.
2013: Co-Wrote This Is the End
In 2013, Seth Rogen co-wrote, directed, and starred in This Is the End.
February 26, 2014: Testimony before the Senate
On February 26, 2014, Seth Rogen testified about Alzheimer's disease and his charity, Hilarity for Charity, before the United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services.
June 2014: North Korea's Threat over "The Interview"
In June 2014, North Korea threatened retaliation against the United States if it did not ban the film The Interview, labeling the movie an "act of war." Rogen, as the star and co-director, was called a "gangster filmmaker."
December 25, 2014: Release of "The Interview" after controversy
After initial cancellation due to a cyber attack and threats, Sony Pictures made "The Interview", starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, available online and allowed a theatrical release on December 25, 2014. The film received mixed reviews.
2014: Co-Directed The Interview and Acted in Neighbors
In 2014, Seth Rogen co-directed The Interview, starred in Neighbors.
2014: Co-writing foreword for Console Wars
In 2014, Seth 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: Filming for Zeroville
Seth Rogen filmed scenes for the James Franco film Zeroville in 2014, which was not released until 2019.
November 2015: Starring in "The Night Before"
In November 2015, Seth Rogen starred alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie in the Christmas-themed comedy The Night Before as three best friends who annually reunite to celebrate Christmas Eve.
2015: Role as Dirty Randy in The League
From 2011 to 2015, Seth Rogen played Dirty Randy, a librarian and pornographer, in the sitcom The League. He also wrote two episodes of the series.
2015: Acted in Steve Jobs
In 2015, Seth Rogen played a dramatic role in Steve Jobs.
February 25, 2016: Honored with the unite2gether accolade
On February 25, 2016, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller were honored with the unite2gether accolade from unite4:humanity for their work promoting awareness and raising money for Alzheimer's disease research through Hilarity for Charity.
May 2016: Premiere of "Preacher" on AMC
In May 2016, the television series Preacher, developed by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Sam Catlin, premiered on AMC. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name.
2016: Co-Developed and Directed Preacher
In 2016, Seth Rogen co-developed, wrote, executive produced, and directed the AMC television series Preacher.
April 2017: Initiation into Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity
In April 2017, Seth Rogen was initiated into the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (Lambda Delta chapter) at the University of Vermont.
November 2017: Premiere of Future Man
In November 2017, Future Man, a science fiction comedy series directed and executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, premiered on Hulu.
2017: Acted in The Disaster Artist
In 2017, Seth Rogen acted in The Disaster Artist.
2017: Cannabis Brand Creation and Pottery
In 2017, Seth Rogen created a cannabis brand in Toronto with Evan Goldberg and began making ceramics after taking classes with his wife.
April 2018: Hilarity for Charity event broadcast on Netflix
In April 2018, Seth Rogen's sixth annual Hilarity for Charity fundraising comedy event, which raises funds for Alzheimer's research and support, was broadcast through the streaming service Netflix.
June 2018: Speaking at Alzheimer's awareness seminar
In June 2018, Seth Rogen spoke at a seminar for awareness of Alzheimer's disease hosted by Mitt Romney in Park City, Utah, where he refused a photo with Paul Ryan due to political disagreements.
July 3, 2018: Criticism of Twitter's verification policies
On July 3, 2018, Seth Rogen criticized Twitter and its CEO Jack Dorsey for a "bizarre need to verify white supremacists."
July 2018: Rogen to voice public service announcements
In July 2018, it was announced that Seth Rogen would voice public service announcements in his native Vancouver's TransLink transit system and Toronto's Toronto Transit Commission.
2019: Launch of Houseplant cannabis company
In 2019, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg launched the cannabis company Houseplant in Canada.
2019: Role in The Lion King remake
In 2019, Seth Rogen co-starred in the remake of The Lion King, voicing Pumbaa and singing three songs for the soundtrack. The film earned over $1.663 billion.
2019: Executive Produced The Boys and Acted in The Lion King
In 2019, Seth Rogen executive produced the Amazon Prime Video superhero series The Boys and had a voice role in The Lion King.
2020: Comments on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
In 2020, Seth Rogen commented on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, stating he had been "fed a huge amount of lies about Israel" growing up.
2020: Rogen to produce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film
In 2020, it was announced that Seth Rogen would serve as a producer for the animated film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).
January 2021: Rogen Reveals Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis
In January 2021, Seth Rogen revealed on Twitter that he has mild Tourette syndrome.
May 2021: Publication of Yearbook
In May 2021, Seth Rogen's first book, Yearbook, which is a memoir featuring a collection of essays, was published.
September 2021: Rogen to voice Donkey Kong
In September 2021, Nintendo announced that Seth Rogen would be voicing Donkey Kong in the 2023 animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
2021: Executive Produced Invincible
In 2021, Seth Rogen executive produced the Amazon Prime Video superhero series Invincible.
2021: Voice role in Invincible
In 2021, Seth Rogen voiced Allen the Alien in the animated series Invincible, in which he also serves as producer.
2022: Acted in The Fabelmans and Pam & Tommy
In 2022, Seth Rogen played a dramatic role in The Fabelmans and starred in the FX on Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy.
2023: Acted in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
In 2023, Seth Rogen acted in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
2023: Role in The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down
In 2023, it was announced that Seth 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.
January 2024: Filming of Good Fortune began
In January 2024, Seth Rogen began filming for Aziz Ansari's directorial debut, Good Fortune.
2024: To Act in Mufasa: The Lion King
In 2024, Seth Rogen is slated to act in Mufasa: The Lion King.
2025: Stars in The Studio
In 2025, Seth Rogen stars in the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ satirical comedy series The Studio, which he created, wrote, and directed alongside Goldberg.
2025: Rogen's Unscripted Jokes at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
In 2025, during the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, Seth Rogen made unscripted jokes about the science policy of the second Donald Trump administration, targeting tech figures and criticizing the destruction of American science. The comments were later edited out of the Youtube broadcast.
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