In his comeback performance in tv and his career, Bateman plays the straight man to the other funny characters in this offbeat sitcom. This is the role that helped Bateman score a film career, and this role shows potential to that. He may not be the funny man but he is relatable which compliments this short running screwball series well and jump st
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Top 10 Jason Bateman Performances
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Nick Wilde - Zootopia
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Andre Nasser
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In a world where there are only animals in this CG disney film, an otter dad goes missing so a police bunny goes on the case aided by a fox named Nick. Bateman is of course not known for voice roles, but he pulls this role off well with his own deadpan cool delivery. His character may show off Bateman's comedy style, but his character also has a tr
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Nick Hendricks- Horrible Bosses
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Andre Nasser
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In this black comedy which has a all star cast, Bateman plays a man who has to put up with his awful boss played well by kevin Spacey. He teams up with two other man who are also played by guys who have been famous for tv (you'll find about Bateman's role in tv in his number one role) as they plan to kill their bosses ala Strangers On A Train inste
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Mark Loring- Juno
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Ray Embrey - Hancock
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Andre Nasser
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As the everyman in a supporting role, Bateman plays a friend to the unlikeable superhero played by Will Smith. His character is a idealist and befriends the anti hero. While only a supporting role, Bateman helps move this film along with his relatable persona and comedic style
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Dave Lockwood/Mitch Planko- The Change Up
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Sandy Bigelow Patterson- Identity Thief
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Andre Nasser
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In this black comedy, Bateman plays the everyman (of course) who happens to have his identification stolen by a loud cruel fat woman played by Melissa Mcarthy. He is forced to stick with her in order to get his id back. Bateman is no stranger to black comedies as you'll find out later on the list
