Jason Bateman Net Worth

Jason Bateman's Quotes

• By definition, gay is smart. I see plenty of macho heterosexual idiots, but nine times out of 10 you can have a great conversation if you find a gay guy.
• I have a tendency to evolve into William Shatner, with my big fat face.
• I've been offered a couple of leads in some movies that really suck. I mean, you know, if they're offering me the lead, the script ain't that great. The stuff that's good, I'm a little further down the cast list.
• This is a tough town to live in if you're not relevant. I'm not making my decisions based on the fear of that. But there's a reason people have a long career. And it's because they're doing respectful work. I really want to be in that group.
• I would rather do three or four small parts every year as opposed to some of the lower-hanging fruit that might get my name above the title. If you take that big paycheck for that, it's going to be real high-profile, you're going to be famous for a couple of weeks, and then your career is over and you've got to make sure you don't spend all your money before you die.

Interesting Facts about Jason Bateman

1. Younger brother of actress Justine Bateman.
2. Son of Kent Bateman and his wife Victoria, a British flight attendant.
3. Son-in-law of composer/actor Paul Anka and former fashion model Anne de Zogheb.
4. Became the DGA's youngest-ever director when he directed three episodes of Valerie (1986) at the age of 18 years.
5. He won the celebrity portion of the Long Beach Grand Prix (1987).
6. Formed a Hollywood repertory stage company with his sister, Justine Bateman and their father, Kent Bateman. The trio produced the TV movie Can You Feel Me Dancing? (1986), which starred both Jason and Justine.
7. Got into acting when, at age 10, he followed a friend to an audition for a role in an educational film and the director asked him to read for the lead.
8. Uncle of Justine Bateman's children, Duke and Olivia.
9. Had a surgery to remove a benign polyp from his throat on January 11, 2005.
10. His wife Amanda Anka gave birth to their daughter Francesca Nora on October 28, 2006 in Los Angeles.
11. Attended Pacific Hills School in West Hollywood, California, but never graduated.
12. Ranked #60 on The Greatest: 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005).
13. A huge fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and even wears Dodgers clothing in the comedy film Hancock (2008).
14. He's cycling enthusiast and an avid runner that averages five miles a day. "It's my meditation time," he says. "I clear my mind and think about the day." He leaves the iPod at home, preferring his own thoughts for company.
15. Bateman's film company is called - F+A Productions - after his daughter Francesca and wife Amanda.
16. As of July 2011, had not had an alcoholic drink in about 10 years.
17. Described his Saturday Night Live (1975) hosting experience as "one of the best weeks of my life" (2005).
18. Started production company with Jonathan Short called DumbDumb, which creates short, comedic filmed advertising (2010).
19. Jason and wife Amanda Anka welcomed their second daughter, Maple Sylvie Bateman, on Friday February 10, 2012.
20. Favorite film is the drama film There Will Be Blood (2007).