Jason Lee Net Worth

Jason Lee net worth is
$18 Million

Jason Michael Lee, commonly known as Jason Lee, is a famous American actor, film and television producer, comedian, as well as a businessman. To the public, Jason Lee is perhaps best known for his appearance in Greg Garcia’s comedy series called “My Name Is Earl”. The series first aired on television screens in 2005, with Lee, Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples and Nadine Velazquez in the main roles. Over the years, the show proved to be a decent success, and even inspired the creation of a comic book based on the series. However, since “My Name Is Earl” was cancelled in 2009 after four seasons, the comic book project was abandoned as well. Aside from the latter series, Jason Lee is known for his appearances in “Alvin and the Chipmunks” film series, where he plays one of the main characters by the name of Dave Seville, as well as his voice work in “The Incredibles”, “Underdog” and “Jack-Jack Attack”. More recently, in 2014 Jason Lee has starred in a comedy film entitled “Behaving Badly” with Nat Wolff and Selena Gomez.

Jason Lee Net Worth $18 Million

A well-known actor and a voice actor, how rich is Jason Lee? According to sources, Jason Lee’s net worth is estimated to be $18 million, most of which he has accumulated due to his appearances on television screens, as well as his many business ventures.

Jason Lee was born in 1970, in California, United States, where he studied at the Ocean View High School. As a teenager, Lee expressed an interest in skate-boarding, as a result of which he became a prominent professional skate-boarder, which earned him a variety of sponsorships, including “Dekline Footwear”, “Stereo”, as well as “Airwalk”, which also sponsors Tony Hawk. In addition to that, he established a company called “Stereo Skateboards” with Chris Pastras.

Lee debuted in the film industry in 1991, when he appeared in a skateboarding video directed and produced by Spike Jonze entitled “Video Days”. Several minor roles followed, until in 1995 he was cast to play the main character in Kevin Smith’s romantic comedy film entitled “Mallrats”. Lee’s friendship with Smith gained him numerous appearances in his films, including “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” with Jason Mewes and Ben Affleck, “Dogma” and “Chasing Amy”. For his role in the latter film, Jason Lee was rewarded with an Independent Spirit Award. Prior to his success with “My Name Is Earl”, Lee starred in “The Ballad of Jack and Rose”, “Enemy of the State” and “Vanilla Sky” among others. In 2013, Lee guest starred in Breckin Meyer’s comedy series entitled “Men at Work”.

Jason Lee is also notable for his voice acting in such video games as “Disney Infinity”, “Skate 3” and “Tony Hawk Project 8”.

In regards to his personal life, Jason Lee celebrated his marriage to Carmen Llywelyn in 1995, yet the couple split-up in 2001. Afterwards, Lee was involved with Beth Riesgraf, with whom he has a child. Upon their separation in 2007, he started dating Ceren Alkac, whom he married in 2008. Together, they have two children, namely Casper and Sonny Lee.


Full NameJason Lee
Net Worth$18 Million
Date Of BirthApril 25, 1970
Place Of BirthHuntington Beach, California, United States
Height6 ft 1 in (1.87 m)
ProfessionActor, Film Producer, Voice Actor, Screenwriter, Television producer, Skateboarder, Comedian, Businessperson, Entrepreneur
EducationOcean View High School
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseCeren Alkaç (m. 2008), Carmen Llywelyn (m. 1995–2001)
ChildrenPilot Inspektor Lee, Casper Lee, Sonny Lee
ParentsLinda Lee, Greg Lee
SiblingsJames Lee
PartnerBeth Riesgraf
NicknamesJason Michael Lee , Dennis Pepper
Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/theonlyjasonlee
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005134
AwardsIndependent Spirit Award,
NominationsScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor �...
Movies“My Name Is Earl” (2005-2009), Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015), Mallrats (1995), “Behaving Badly” (2014), “Dogma” (1999), “Chasing Amy” (1997)
TV ShowsMemphis Beat, My Name Is Earl, Blue Seed
#Trademark
1Often references Burt Reynolds in his work
2Often cast by Kevin Smith
3Distinctive Raspy Voice
TitleSalary
A Guy Thing (2003)$3,000,000
#Quote
1(2000 quote on his acting success) The day I become the jaded, cynical, asshole actor that takes it all for granted, doing parts just for money, is the day I get the fuck out of acting for good. I'll never let that happen.
2[on acting work before landing Mallrats (1995)] The most I ever did, really, was a small walk-on part in Mi vida loca (1993). I had done a Sonic Youth video that Spike Jonze shot where I was skateboarding. I flew to Malaysia to do skateboarding double work for a British Petroleum commercial. Other than that, I had headshots over the years here and there, and nothing ever came of it.
3[2010, on My Name Is Earl (2005) being canceled and landing Memphis Beat (2010)] I definitely miss "Earl" and working on the show. It was a shame the way they canceled it. We didn't get to finish the series. I was devastated; we were all confused. But I guess life goes on and now here I am working on something entirely different.
4(On My Name Is Earl (2005)) I was apprehensive about doing TV, because I didn't want to be known for a certain character. When I did Kissing a Fool (1998) with David Schwimmer, I realized how trapped he was by his role on Friends (1994). Everywhere we'd go, people would shout out to him, "Ross! Hey, Ross!" It's difficult to get away from the shadow of a TV character. I hope I've done enough movies that I won't be pigeonholed as "Earl" for the rest of my life.
5(On retiring from skateboarding) When I decided to retire, I thought I was getting a little too old to be skating for a living. There was a lot of pressure to be at the top of my game all the time, and my heart just wasn't in it anymore. But I haven't given up skating completely. I still cruise around now and then just for fun. I'm way past my prime, so nobody expects much from me anymore.
6(On getting into acting) I was just curious about it, in much the same way you might be curious about how cars are made or how to get to the moon. It was naiveté. My girlfriend's mother was a talent manager, and when I told her I wanted to do movies, she said, "Okay, let's give it a shot." So many people would have said, "Oh, I don't know. Let's get you into some acting classes first and see how it goes." That would have been a bit deflating, and I think I would've lost interest.
7(On My Name Is Earl (2005) and the perks of doing TV) The best thing about Earl is the steady income. I can do films if and when I want, as opposed to doing a film I don't really believe in because I have to pay the bills. I've never been at a Vince Vaughn or Ben Stiller level, so I don't get offered a lot of starring roles in comedy blockbusters. I've done some independent films that I'm proud of, but it's seven weeks of work for not much money. So then you have to find as many acting jobs as you can, just to keep up financially. "Earl" came along at the right time for me.
8(2006 quote on fame) When you reach a certain status in Hollywood, you have to play a lot of games to stay in the limelight. It becomes more about being famous than being an actor. It's a cult of personality. Who's the It person this week? Who has the hottest girlfriend and the most bling-bling? Who showed up at the MTV Video Music Awards in a Hummer limousine? For me it's always more rewarding when people come up to me and say, "I loved you in Mumford. What's your name again?" That's how I've always wanted it to be.
9(On skateboarding injuries) I have scars on my knees from smashing into the corner of cement benches. I have scars on my pelvis from jumping off my board and sliding like Superman down a hill. One time I snapped my wrist in half and had to get a cast on my arm. Like an idiot, I skated before the cast was taken off, and I fell again and broke my other arm. For the next three months I had to brush my teeth using only my thumb and pinkie.
10On his performance as a rock star in Almost Famous (2000): "I wanted to be very serious about being a musician -- a guy who cares a lot about the music and the band and why we did it in the first place. We wanted to show an actual passion on stage with the intent of turning on the audience."
11On working with Lawrence Kasdan and Cameron Crowe, and Writer-Directors in general: I'd love to establish relationships with other writer-directors, too, but Chasing Amy (1997) is what got things going for me, and I'll always stick by Kevin.
#Fact
1He has appeared in seven films directed by Kevin Smith: Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997), Dogma (1999), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)_, Jersey Girl (2004)_, Clerks II (2006) and Cop Out (2010).
2Starting up "Stereo Skateboarding Company" again with partner Chris Pastras. [July 2003]
3During an interview with friend Kevin Smith, Lee stated that he was inspired to become an actor by the Coen brothers' film, Barton Fink (1991), particularly by Steve Buscemi's performance as "Chet".
4His daughter, born in 2008, is named Casper.
5Was once on the same flight from LAX to Montreal with Jason Lee. They were both called to the front desk due to a seating mix-up during check-in.
6His Turkish/Australian model wife, Ceren Alkac, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Casper, on August 10, 2008.
7Has voiced both a hero and a villain in Disney films - he played the voice of the title character in Underdog (2007) and was the voice of maniacal madman "Syndrome" in Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles (2004).
8Jason and his girlfriend, Ceren Alkac, are expecting their first child together, due in Fall, 2008 [April 29, 2008].
9Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2008 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Actor category for his performances in the films Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) and Underdog (2007). He failed to receive a nomination however.
10Lives in the popular Los Angeles neighborhood of Silverlake. Other Silverlake locals include Beck, Bo Barrett, Christina Ricci, Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling.
11Godfather of Kevin Smith's daughter, Harley Quinn Smith.
12Wrote and produced a sitcom pilot in 1996 with Kevin Smith called "Hiatus" which had Lee in the starring role.
13He has the ability to cross and un-cross his right eye. He does this frequently in My Name Is Earl (2005), usually while Earl is angry or intoxicated.
14Became infamous for naming his son 'Pilot Inspektor'.
15(September 28 2003) Son, Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf-Lee, born to Jason and ex-fiancée Beth Riesgraf. He and Beth were in a relationship from 2001-2007.
16Attended Ocean View High School, (Huntington Beach, CA).
17Given a shoe deal from Airwalk during his skateboarding days.
18Mentioned a number of occasions in the autobiography of skating legend Tony Hawk, "Hawk: Occupation Skateboarder".
19Was cast as Loki in Dogma (1999), but had to take a smaller part (Azrael) because of scheduling conflicts, so the role went to Matt Damon. His performance as Azrael would lead to him being cast in The Incredibles (2004)
20Owner of Stereo manufacturing Corp. (Skateboard company)
21Professional skateboarder. Retired from skateboarding in 1996 after being pro for 7 years.
22Dropped out of high school to be a pro skate boarder.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Up All Night2011-2012TV SeriesKevin
Columbus Circle2012Charles Stanford
Noah2012/IIIJapheth (voice)
Shredd2011TV MovieJon Johnsenson
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked2011Dave
Memphis Beat2010-2011TV SeriesDwight Hendricks
Skate 32010Video GameCoach Frank (voice)
Cop Out2010Roy
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel2009Dave
My Name Is Earl2005-2009TV SeriesEarl Hickey
Alvin and the Chipmunks2007Video GameDave Seville (voice)
Yacht Rock2007TV Series shortKevin Bacon
Alvin and the Chipmunks2007Dave
Underdog2007Underdog (voice)
Monster House2006Bones (voice)
Clerks II2006Lance Dowds
Jack-Jack Attack2005Video shortSyndrome (voice)
Drop Dead Sexy2005Frank
The Ballad of Jack and Rose2005Gray
The Incredibles2004Video GameSyndrome / Buddy Pine (voice)
The Incredibles2004Buddy Pine / Syndrome (voice)
Corporate Ghost2004VideoSkater in '100%'
Jersey Girl2004PR Exec #1
I Love Your Work2003Larry Hortense
Dreamcatcher2003Beaver
A Guy Thing2003Paul
Stealing Harvard2002John Plummer
Big Trouble2002Puggy
Vanilla Sky2001Brian Shelby
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back2001Brodie Bruce Banky Edwards
Heartbreakers2001Jack Withrowe
Almost Famous2000Jeff Bebe
Mumford1999Skip Skipperton
Dogma1999Azrael
Enemy of the State1998Daniel Zavitz
Cuisine américaine1998Loren Collins
Kissing a Fool1998Jay Murphy
A Better Place1997Dennis Pepper (as Dennis Pepper)
Perversions of Science1997TV SeriesSpaceman Bob
Weapons of Mass Distraction1997TV MoviePhillip Messenger
Chasing Amy1997Banky Edwards
Drawing Flies1996Donner
Hiatus1996TV Movie
Mallrats1995Brodie
Redd Kross: Jimmy's Fantasy1993ShortJimmy
Mi vida loca1993Teenage Drug Customer
Video Days1991Video short
What Goes Around Comes Around2016TV Movie completedKenny
MallBratsTV Series announcedBrodie Bruce
We Bare Bears2015-2016TV SeriesCharlie / Additional Voices
American Dad!2006-2016TV SeriesSam Officer Bays
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip2015Dave
Disney Infinity 3.02015Video GameSyndrome (voice)
Growing Up Smith2015Butch Brunner
Away and Back2015TV MovieJack Peterson
Cocked2015TV MovieGrady Paxson
Tell2014Ray
Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes2014Video GameSyndrome (voice)
Behaving Badly2014Father Krumins
Disney Infinity2013Video GameSyndrome (voice)
Men at Work2013TV SeriesDonny
Raising Hope2010-2013TV SeriesSmokey Smokey Floyd
Second Sight2013TV MovieRoss Tanner

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Columbus Circle2012executive producer
Shredd2011TV Movie executive producer
My Name Is Earl2005-2009TV Series producer - 83 episodes
Untitled Jason Lee Short2006Short producer
Hiatus1996TV Movie co-executive producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Raising Hope2010TV Series performer - 1 episode
My Name Is EarlTV Series 1 episode, 2006 performer - 4 episodes, 2006 - 2008

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Shredd2011TV Movie
Untitled Jason Lee Short2006Short
Way Out East2004Short written by
Hiatus1996TV Movie

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Shredd2011TV Movie
Untitled Jason Lee Short2006Short
Way Out East2004Short

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Blockbuster Buster2016TV Series dedicatee - 1 episode
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon2013Documentary special thanks
Part Time Fabulous2011very special thanks
Southland Tales2006thanks
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'2006Video documentary special thanks
View Askew's Look Back at 'Mallrats'1999Video documentary short special thanks
Chasing Amy1997the director would like to thank: For kicking it Reynold's style.

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Meredith Vieira Show2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
How I Rock It2013TV SeriesHimself
Knife Fight2013TV SeriesHimself - Timekeeper / Actor
We Ride: The Story of Snowboarding2013DocumentaryNarrator
Spoilers with Kevin Smith2012TV SeriesHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005-2011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Made in Hollywood2011TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Pixar: 25 Magic Moments2011TV Movie documentaryHimself
Hollywood's Top Ten2010TV SeriesHimself
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story2010DocumentaryHimself
Live with Kelly and Michael2007-2010TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone2010DocumentaryHimself
Tracing Amy: The Chasing Amy Doc2009Video documentaryHimself
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show2009TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Show Girl2009TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Celebrity Family Feud2008TV SeriesEarl Hicky
Today2005-2008TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien2002-2008TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Hills2008TV SeriesHimself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 20082008TV SpecialHimself
Entertainment Tonight2007-2008TV SeriesHimself
Extra2007TV SeriesHimself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan2007TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2005-2007TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The View2007TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Teen Choice Awards 20072007TV SpecialHimself
The Man Who Souled the World2007DocumentaryHimself
eTalk Daily2007TV SeriesHimself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2005-2007TV SeriesHimself - Guest
13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards2007TV SpecialHimself
The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards2007TV SpecialHimself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Tony Hawk's Project 82006Video GameHimself (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Train Wreck!2006Video documentary shortHimself
The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards2006TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Late Show with David Letterman2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi2006DocumentaryHimself
Corazón de...2006TV SeriesHimself
The 32nd Annual People's Choice Awards2006TV Special documentaryHimself
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'2006Video documentaryHimself (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live2005TV SeriesHimself - Guest Host
Mallrats: The Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats2005Video documentary shortHimself - 'Brodie'
The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards2005TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Dinner for Five2005TV SeriesHimself
Cut Masters2005TV SeriesHimself
100 Greatest Cartoons2005TV Special documentaryHimself
Digging Up the Dirt: Making 'Drop Dead Sexy'2005Video documentaryHimself
The Directors2005TV Series documentaryHimself
Way Out East2004ShortHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2004TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Ninth November Night2004Documentary shortHimself
411VM Skateboarding Issue 652004Video documentaryHimself
Sonic Youth Video Dose2004TV Movie documentary
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party2004DocumentaryHimself
The Daily Show2002-2003TV SeriesHimself - Guest
HBO First Look2003TV Series documentaryHimself - 'Beaver'
Bachelor Party Confidential2003Video documentary shortHimself / Paul Morse
Groovy Gravy: Making the Scene in 'A Guy Thing'2003Video documentary shortHimself - 'Paul Morse'
Inside 'A Guy Thing'2003Video documentary shortHimself / Paul Morse
Last Call with Carson Daly2002TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Comedy Central Canned Ham2001-2002TV SeriesHimself / Himself - 'Banky & Brody'
Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator2002DocumentaryHimself
Player$2002TV SeriesHimself
Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma2001Video documentary shortHimself (Interviewee)
Heartbreakers: Laffs & Gaffes2001Video shortHimself
The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards2001TV SpecialHimself - Presenter (uncredited)
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards2000TV Special documentaryHimself
View Askew's Look Back at 'Mallrats'1999Video documentary shortHimself / Brodie
1998 MTV Movie Awards1998TV SpecialHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Channel 101 Experience2012DocumentaryKevin Bacon (uncredited)
VH1: All Access2003TV SeriesHimself

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2001OFCS AwardOnline Film Critics Society AwardsBest EnsembleAlmost Famous (2000)
1998Independent Spirit AwardIndependent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting MaleChasing Amy (1997)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst Supporting ActorAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
2009Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Television ActorMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2007Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or MusicalMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2007Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsComedy Lead ActorMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2007Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Television ActorMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2007Golden NymphMonte-Carlo TV FestivalOutstanding Actor - Comedy SeriesMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2007OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2007ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or MusicalMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsComedy Lead ActorMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006Prism AwardPrism AwardsPerformance in a TV Comedy SeriesSaturday Night Live (1975)
2006Satellite AwardSatellite AwardsBest Actor in a Series, Comedy or MusicalMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsTV - Choice Actor: ComedyMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2006TCA AwardTelevision Critics Association AwardsIndividual Achievement in ComedyMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2005OFTA Film AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Incredibles (2004)
2005OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2005Satellite AwardSatellite AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Series, Comedy or MusicalMy Name Is Earl (2005)
2001Blockbuster Entertainment AwardBlockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Supporting Actor - Drama/RomanceAlmost Famous (2000)
2001ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion PictureAlmost Famous (2000)
1998Stinker AwardThe Stinkers Bad Movie AwardsWorst On-Screen HairstyleKissing a Fool (1998)

Known for movies

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