Seth Rogen Story
Profile
Seth Rogen is an actor, filmmaker and comedian of Canadian origin. He began his career at an early age of twelve and today has an estimated net worth of $45 million.
Childhood
Seth was born on 15th April, 1982 in Vancouver, Canada. His parents are Jews and both are social workers. His father worked as an assistant director. He did his schooling in Vancouver but did not do his graduation. He attended a workshop conducted by Mark Pooley.
Early Career
Seth began his acting career doing stand-up comedy shows and performed at bars and small parties. He won the 'Vancouver Amateur Comedy Contest' at the age of sixteen. Seth got a role in the TV show, Freaks and Geeks. He relocated to Los Angeles with his family. Seth featured in the Da Ali G Show.
Heights
Seth got a major break with the comedy drama, Knocked Up where he played the lead role. The show was a big hit. He ventured into production and lent his voice to animated series; Kung Fu Panda. His 2007 film, Pineapple Express was a runaway hit.
Personal Life
Seth is married to Lauren Miller, a writer and an actress. They live in California, USA. He met her in 2004 when they were working together for the Da Ali G Show. Seth is involved in charity work related to the Alzheimer’s disease, donating money and spreading awareness about it.
Recognitions
Seth Rogan has won the Canadian Comedy award for 'Best Writing' for the film ‘Superbad’. He has received several ‘Comedy Star of the Year’ awards. The 2013 film ‘This is the End’ won an award for the Best comedy Film, which Seth shared with his childhood friend Evan Goldberg.
Awards
- 2009
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Canadian Comedy Canadian Comedy Person of the Year
- 2008
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ShoWest Comedy Star of the Year
