Jason Segel is an American actor and writer, best known for his role as Marshall Eriksen in the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which aired from 2005 to 2014. He has been working in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years. Apart from his hit sitcom, Segel has also made a mark in Hollywood with performances in films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Muppets, and The End of the Tour.
His comedy performances in films and TV shows have earned him a dedicated fan following and recognition in the industry. Over the years, he has worked in different genres, from comedy to drama. He has worked in Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014), Knocked Up (2007), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Despicable Me (2010), The Muppets (2011), The End of the Tour (2015), Shrinking (2023), etc. Let’s take a look at the nominations and awards received by Jason Segel.
Jason Segel’s nominations and award
Jason Segel was nominated in 2000 for Freaks and Geeks at the Young Artist Awards. He has received many nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and Teen Choice Awards. He won a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for the film The Muppets in 2011.
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
| 2000 | 21st Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series: Young Ensemble | Freaks and Geeks | Nominated |
| 2008 | MTV Movie Award | Best WTF Moment | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Nominated |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie: Breakout Male | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Nominated |
| 2011 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Critics Choice Award for Best Song | The Muppets | Won |
| 2011 | Georgia Film Critics Association Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Muppets | Nominated |
| 2011 | 8th SLGFCA Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay (shared with Nicholas Stoller) | The Muppets | Nominated |
| 2015 | Seattle International Film Festival | Best Actor | The End of the Tour | 3rd Place |
| 2015 | Indiana Film Journalist Association Award | Best Actor | The End of the Tour | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Male Lead | The End of the Tour | Nominated |
| 2015 | San Diego Film Critics Society Awards | Best Actor | The End of the Tour | Nominated |
| 2015 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | The End of the Tour | Nominated |
| 2024 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Shrinking | Nominated |
| 2024 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Shrinking | Nominated |
| 2024 | Writers Guild of America Awards | Television: New Series | Shrinking | Nominated |
Jason Segel’s Net Worth
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Segel has a net worth of $50 million. He appeared in 228 episodes of the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to 2014 and received $225,000 per episode. In the later seasons, he earned $5.4 million per year as his salary for the show, not including royalties and syndication earnings. He was featured in Forbes' list of the highest-paid TV actors of 2014.
Apart from acting, Segel has purchased many properties in California over the years. In 2016, he purchased a home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles for $2.25 million. He purchased the home from artist Shepard Fairey. In 2020, he listed the Los Feliz house for sale for $2.75 million. In 2019, he purchased a house in Pasadena, California, for $4.3 million. The Pasadena house has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a pool, a spa, and a 2-car garage. He also owns a 21-acre property in Ojai, California, for $3.5 million in 2014, which is now worth $8–10 million.
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FAQs about Jason Segel
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