Seth Rogen

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Seth Rogen
Born
Seth Aaron Rogen

Birth date -1st March 1966
Occupation
Years active1999–present
Spouse(s)Lauren Miller Rogen (m. 2011)


Seth Aaron Rogen (born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director. He began his career performing stand-up comedy during his teenage years. Rogen's breakthrough came when he was cast in the Judd Apatow television series Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Rogen was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to a Jewish family. His mother, Sandy, is a social worker, and his father, Mark, worked for non-profit organizations. Rogen attended Point Grey Secondary School, where he began performing stand-up comedy.

Career[edit | edit source]

Early work[edit | edit source]

Rogen's early career was marked by his work with Judd Apatow. He was cast in the short-lived but critically acclaimed television series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and Undeclared (2001–2002).

Film[edit | edit source]

Rogen's film career took off with his role in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), which was directed by Apatow. He then starred in and co-wrote Superbad (2007) and Pineapple Express (2008). Rogen has since appeared in numerous successful films, including Knocked Up (2007), This Is the End (2013), and The Interview (2014).

Voice acting[edit | edit source]

Rogen has also lent his voice to several animated films, such as Kung Fu Panda (2008), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), and Sausage Party (2016).

Writing and producing[edit | edit source]

In addition to acting, Rogen has written and produced many of his films. He co-wrote Superbad, Pineapple Express, and The Green Hornet (2011). He has also produced films like 50/50 (2011) and Neighbors (2014).

Directing[edit | edit source]

Rogen made his directorial debut with This Is the End (2013), which he co-directed with Evan Goldberg. The duo also directed The Interview (2014) and The Disaster Artist (2017).

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Rogen married Lauren Miller Rogen in 2011. The couple is actively involved in raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease through their organization, Hilarity for Charity.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Rogen's filmography includes a wide range of genres, from comedy to drama to animation.

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Rogen has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including Canadian Comedy Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and Primetime Emmy Awards.

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