Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen at Collision 2019 - SM0 1823 (47106936404) (cropped)

Canadian actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director

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

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

Early work

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main article: Seth Rogen filmography

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

Awards and nominations

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

See also

• List of Canadian comedians
• List of Jewish actors

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