History of Seth Rogen in Timeline
Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker celebrated for his comedic leading roles in film and television. He frequently collaborates with writing partner Evan Goldberg and filmmaker Judd Apatow. Rogen's work has earned him accolades, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
April 15, 1982: Seth Rogen's Birth
On April 15, 1982, Seth Aaron Rogen was born. He is known as a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker, primarily recognized for his comedic roles in films and television.
1994: Release of The Lion King (original)
In 2019, Rogen co-starred in the remake of the animated musical film The Lion King (1994), voicing the warthog Pumbaa. The 1994 movie is what he reprised in 2019.
1999: American Pie released and initial Superbad script
In 1999, American Pie was released, initially causing Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to worry that their Superbad idea had been taken, but they decided their film would be different.
1999: Acting Debut in Freaks and Geeks
In 1999, Seth Rogen started his acting career in the television series Freaks and Geeks.
1999: South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut release
In 1999, the animated movie South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut was released. In 2016, the movie Sausage Party became the most commercially successful R-rated animated film of all time, overtaking South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
2001: Role in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Seth Rogen had a role in the movie Donnie Darko.
2002: Show Cancellation and Career Thoughts
Following the cancellation of a show in 2002, Seth Rogen didn't get many auditions, but he wasn't upset as he believed he would be more successful as a writer.
2003: The Disaster Artist Movie Release
In 2017, Rogen portrayed Sandy Schklair in the movie "The Disaster Artist", which tells the story of making the 2003 film "The Room".
2004: Meeting Lauren Miller
In 2004, Seth Rogen began dating writer and actress Lauren Miller. They met while he was working on Da Ali G Show.
2004: Role in Anchorman and Writing 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 Da Ali G Show, earning an Emmy nomination.
2004: Writing for Da Ali G Show
In 2004, Seth Rogen wrote for the final season of Da Ali G Show, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2005: Breakthrough in The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In 2005, Seth Rogen had a career point becoming familiar to audiences as one of the main character's co-workers in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, which he also co-produced and in which he improvised all his dialogue.
2005: Comedy Star with The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In 2005, Seth Rogen solidified himself as a comedy star with his role in The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
2006: Small Role in You, Me and Dupree
In 2006, Seth Rogen had a small role in You, Me and Dupree.
2007: Roles in Knocked Up and Superbad
In 2007, Seth Rogen acted in Knocked Up and Superbad, solidifying his status as a comedy star.
2007: Voice Role in Shrek the Third
In 2007, Seth Rogen provided a voice role in the animated film Shrek the Third.
April 2008: Writing The Simpsons Episode
In April 2008, it was reported that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg would write an episode for The Simpsons, titled "Homer the Whopper," and Rogen would voice a character.
2008: Roles in Pineapple Express and Zack and Miri Make a Porno
In 2008, Seth Rogen acted in Pineapple Express and Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
2008: Voice Roles in Horton Hears a Who! and The Spiderwick Chronicles
In 2008, Seth Rogen voiced characters in Horton Hears a Who! and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
2008: Roles and Writing in 2008
In 2008, Seth Rogen's projects included voicing Morton the Mouse in Horton Hears a Who!, a hobgoblin in The Spiderwick Chronicles, co-writing Drillbit Taylor, voicing in Kung Fu Panda and behind Pineapple Express which was released in August.
2009: Rogen on Apatow's Influence
In 2009, Seth Rogen acknowledged Judd Apatow's significant importance to his career.
2009: Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Monsters vs. Aliens and Observe and Report
In 2009, Seth Rogen starred in Zack and Miri Make a Porno, voiced a character in Monsters vs. Aliens, and starred in Observe and Report, which was released in April. He also starred in Apatow's Funny People released later that year. Rogen hosted Saturday Night Live where the music video for the Lonely Island song "Like a Boss", in which he starred, premiered.
2009: Voice Role in Monsters vs. Aliens
In 2009, Seth Rogen voiced a character in the animated film Monsters vs. Aliens.
September 29, 2010: Engagement to Lauren Miller
On September 29, 2010, Seth Rogen became engaged to Lauren Miller.
January 2011: The Green Hornet Release
In January 2011, The Green Hornet, a feature film adaptation handled by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, was released in theaters. Rogen also founded the production company Point Grey Pictures with Evan 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.
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, based on an autobiographical script by Will Reiser, centers on cancer.
October 2, 2011: Marriage to Lauren Miller
On October 2, 2011, Seth Rogen married Lauren Miller in Sonoma County, California.
2011: Roles in The Green Hornet and 50/50
In 2011, Seth Rogen acted in The Green Hornet and 50/50, showcasing his versatility.
February 2012: Hosting the 27th Independent Spirit Awards
In February 2012, Seth Rogen hosted the 27th Independent Spirit Awards.
May 2013: Recurring role in Arrested Development
In May 2013, Rogen had a recurring role in the revived fourth season of the comedy series Arrested Development, playing a young George Bluth Sr. in flashback scenes.
2013: Role in This Is the End
In 2013, Seth Rogen acted in This Is the End.
February 26, 2014: Testimony Before Senate Subcommittee
On February 26, 2014, 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 Threatens Retaliation over 'The Interview'
In June 2014, North Korea threatened a "merciless" retaliation on the United States if it did not ban The Interview, labeling the movie "an act of war". They also called Rogen a "gangster filmmaker".
December 25, 2014: Theatrical release of 'The Interview'
On December 25, 2014, after initial cancellation due to a cyber attack, Sony Pictures released "The Interview" in theaters, drawing mixed opinions from film critics.
2014: Co-writing foreword for Console Wars
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 it was reported he was working on an adaptation with Goldberg.
2014: Roles in The Interview and Neighbors
In 2014, Seth Rogen acted in The Interview and Neighbors, continuing his comedic roles.
2014: Filming Zeroville
Rogen filmed scenes for the James Franco film Zeroville in 2014; however, the film was not released until 2019.
November 2015: Starring in The Night Before
In November 2015, Rogen starred alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie in the Christmas-themed comedy The Night Before.
2015: Dirty Randy in The League
From 2011 to 2015, Rogen played Dirty Randy, a librarian and pornographer, in the sitcom The League, and he also wrote two episodes during this period.
2015: Role in Steve Jobs
In 2015, Seth Rogen played a dramatic role in Steve Jobs.
February 25, 2016: unite2gether Accolade from unite4:humanity
On February 25, 2016, Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller, were honoured 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, which Rogen developed along with Goldberg and Sam Catlin, premiered on AMC. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name.
2016: Role in Neighbors sequel
In 2016, Seth Rogen acted in the sequel to Neighbors.
2016: Co-developed Preacher
In 2016, Seth Rogen co-developed the AMC television series Preacher, serving as writer, executive producer, and director.
2016: Voice Role in Sausage Party
In 2016, Seth Rogen voiced a character in the animated film Sausage Party.
April 2017: Initiation into Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
In April 2017, Rogen was initiated into the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (Lambda Delta chapter) at the University of Vermont.
November 2017: Premiere of 'Future Man' on Hulu
In November 2017, the science fiction comedy series Future Man, which Rogen directed and executive produced with Evan Goldberg, premiered on Hulu.
2017: Role in The Disaster Artist
In 2017, Seth Rogen acted in The Disaster Artist.
2017: Pottery and Cannabis Brand Creation
In 2017, Seth Rogen began taking pottery classes with his wife and started a cannabis brand in Toronto with his friend Evan Goldberg.
April 2018: Netflix Broadcast of Hilarity for Charity event
In April 2018, the sixth Hilarity for Charity event, hosted by Rogen, was broadcast through the streaming service Netflix.
June 2018: Refusal to Take Photo with Paul Ryan
In June 2018, Rogen was invited to speak at an Alzheimer's awareness seminar hosted by Mitt Romney, where he refused to take a photo with Paul Ryan due to his political views.
July 3, 2018: Criticism of Twitter's Verification Process
On July 3, 2018, Rogen criticized Twitter and its CEO Jack Dorsey over the verification of white supremacists on the platform.
July 2018: Voice Acting for Transit Systems PSAs
In July 2018, Rogen was announced to voice public service announcements in Vancouver's TransLink transit system and Toronto's Toronto Transit Commission.
2019: Executive Producer of The Boys
From 2019, Seth Rogen has been the executive producer of the Amazon Prime Video superhero series The Boys.
2019: Launch of Cannabis Company Houseplant
In 2019, Rogen and Evan Goldberg launched the cannabis company Houseplant in Canada.
2019: Role as Pumbaa in 'The Lion King' Remake
In 2019, Rogen co-starred in the remake of The Lion King, voicing Pumbaa. He also sang three songs for the film's soundtrack.
2019: Starring in 'Long Shot'
In 2019, Rogen starred opposite Charlize Theron in the romantic comedy Long Shot, playing an unemployed journalist who reconnects with his childhood love interest.
2019: Voice Role in The Lion King
In 2019, Seth Rogen voiced a character in the animated film The Lion King.
2020: Comments on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
In 2020, Seth Rogen stated that he had been misled about Israel during his upbringing, noting the omission of the Palestinian presence. He emphasized the importance of a strong Jewish diaspora while acknowledging pervasive antisemitism.
2020: Producing 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 (2023).
January 2021: Tourette Syndrome Revelation
In January 2021, Seth Rogen revealed on Twitter that he has mild Tourette syndrome, which runs in his family.
May 2021: Publication of 'Yearbook'
In May 2021, Rogen's first book, Yearbook, a memoir featuring a collection of essays spanning from his adolescence to his experiences in Hollywood, was published.
September 2021: Voice of Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
In September 2021, Nintendo announced that Rogen would voice Donkey Kong in the 2023 animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
2021: Executive Producer of Invincible
From 2021, Seth Rogen has been the executive producer of the Amazon Prime Video superhero series Invincible.
2021: Voice acting in Invincible
In 2021, Rogen voiced Allen the Alien in the animated series Invincible, also serving as a producer.
2022: Role in The Fabelmans
In 2022, Seth Rogen played a dramatic role in The Fabelmans.
2022: Starred in Pam & Tommy
In 2022, Seth Rogen starred in the FX on Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy, receiving Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations.
2023: Voice Roles in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
In 2023, Seth Rogen voiced characters in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
2023: Guest Judge on The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down
In 2023, it was announced that Rogen would serve as an executive producer and appear as a guest judge in the Canadian reality competition series The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down.
January 2024: Filming of Good Fortune Begins
In January 2024, filming began for Aziz Ansari's film directorial debut, Good Fortune, in which Rogen was cast alongside Ansari and Keanu Reeves.
2024: Voice Role in Mufasa: The Lion King
In 2024, Seth Rogen will voice a character in the upcoming animated film Mufasa: The Lion King.
2025: Unscripted Jokes at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
In 2025, During the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, Seth Rogen made unscripted jokes criticizing the science policy of the second Donald Trump administration and targeting tech figures linked to the prize. He suggested that substantial damage to science could be done with significant funding and RFK Jr. His comments were later edited out of the broadcast.
2025: Starred in The Studio
In 2025, Seth Rogen is starring in the Apple TV+ satirical comedy series The Studio, which he created, wrote, and directed, earning four Primetime Emmy Awards.
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