Jason Bateman Career Bateman’s career commenced with a role in the television series “Little House on the Prairie,” where he portrayed James Cooper from 1981 to 1982. He gained further recognition as Derek Taylor in “Silver Spoons” and as David Hogan in “The Hogan Family.” Transitioning to film, Bateman appeared in movies like “Teen Wolf Too” (1987) and “Necessary Roughness” (1991). However, it was his role as Michael Bluth in the critically acclaimed series “Arrested ... Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) [1][2] is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Michael Bluth in the Fox / Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2019) and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022), as well as for his work in numerous comedy films. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Jason Bateman delivers a powerhouse performance in Netflix's new thriller show Black Rabbit, which premiered in September 2025. The series follows two brothers who co-own a New York City... Jason Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American television and film actor. He is known for his starring roles in numerous comedy films and for his role as Michael Bluth in the Fox / Netflix sitcom Arrested Development and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022).
