Jason Bateman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jason Bateman.

Jason Bateman is an American actor, director, and producer, born on January 14, 1969, in Rye, New York. He began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in numerous television series, including "Little House on the Prairie" and "Silver Spoons." However, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Michael Bluth in the critically acclaimed sitcom "Arrested Development," which aired from 2003 to 2006 and later returned for additional seasons.

Bateman's talent and versatility allowed him to transition seamlessly between film and television. He has starred in various successful movies, such as "Juno," "Hancock," and "Horrible Bosses." Additionally, he developed a reputation for playing everyman characters with his trademark dry wit and understated comedic timing.

In recent years, Bateman has received critical acclaim for his work as a director and producer. He made his directorial debut with the dark comedy film "Bad Words" in 2013 and went on to direct and produce the suspenseful crime drama series "Ozark," in which he also stars as the leading character Marty Byrde. "Ozark" has become one of his most prominent projects, earning him several awards and nominations.

With his natural comedic talent and dramatic range, Jason Bateman continues to be a highly respected and sought-after actor in both television and film. He has proved his ability to entertain audiences through his performances and his successful forays into directing and producing.

I just love doing sitcoms. I'd be in them till I was gray if

I just love doing sitcoms. I'd be in them till I was gray if they'd have me.

Jason Bateman

Love

I remember my dad working with me on breaking down my script

I remember my dad working with me on breaking down my script and writing out a back story for my character and all that stuff.

Jason Bateman

Dad

I played a ton of team sports growing up, and team wins are

I played a ton of team sports growing up, and team wins are just incredibly gratifying.

Jason Bateman

Sports

I think anybody who's doing work in their teen years on TV o

I think anybody who's doing work in their teen years on TV or in the movies, you're a teen idol by default.

Jason Bateman

Teen

People have often asked if I'm gay because I don't go out of

People have often asked if I'm gay because I don't go out of my way to spit and scratch and give people attitude.

Jason Bateman

Attitude

My goal is to get another 30 years out of this business. So

My goal is to get another 30 years out of this business. So I need to figure out the fuel to do that. And so far, I think it's respect and quality and company, not celebrity or box office or stardom. It's not a sprinter's approach. It's more like a long-distance thing. You can stick around a lot longer if you kind of slow-play it.

Jason Bateman

Respect

Throughout my 20s I spent a lot of time just playing and not

Throughout my 20s I spent a lot of time just playing and not really working, but fortunately for me I continued to get just enough work, and have a reason to wake up in the morning. I really empathize with some of my peers who had success in the early years then it dries up, and so there's no reason to get up in the morning.

Jason Bateman

Morning