Jason Segel: Celebrity Actor
Actor and creative storyteller Jason Segel delivers engaging insights on creativity, storytelling, and entertainment from starring in hit series, films, and award-winning writing and production projects.
Quick Facts:
- Star, co-creator, and executive producer of Shrinking (Apple TV+)
- Writer and lead actor of Forgetting Sarah Marshall
- Co-writer of The Muppets, Academy Award-winning project
- Star of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
- Formats:
Keynote speaker and entertainment industry storyteller
- Audiences:
Creative professionals, media and entertainment organizations, marketing teams, and audiences interested in storytelling and innovation
- Outcomes:
- Understand the creative process behind successful content
- Learn how to develop and execute original ideas
- Gain insight into collaboration in entertainment and media
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **Fee range: $250,000 - $500,000
Keynote Topics
Moderated Q&A
- A Conversation with Jason Segel
Talent Short Bio
Jason Segel is an acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer known for his versatility across film, television, and original content creation. With a career spanning comedy, drama, and independent storytelling, he has built a reputation as a creative force in the entertainment industry.
Segel currently stars in and executive produces the Apple TV+ series Shrinking alongside Harrison Ford, which he co-created with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. He also appeared in HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and continues to take on diverse film roles, including Windfall and Our Friend.
He first rose to global prominence with Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which he wrote and starred in, earning over $100 million worldwide. His passion for storytelling extended into co-writing The Muppets, which grossed over $150 million and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Segel has also created and led projects like Dispatches from Elsewhere, showcasing his ability to blend creativity with meaningful narrative.
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