What Is Jason Sudeikis' Net Worth and Salary?
Jason Sudeikis is an American actor and comedian who has a net worth of $20 million. Jason Sudeikis first became famous as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live." He has also enjoyed a successful film career. Today, Jason is best known for starring in and co-creating the Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso." As we detail later in this article, Jason's $1 million per episode salary on "Ted Lasso" made him one of the highest-paid actors on television.
Jason Sudeikis' journey into the world of comedy began with his involvement in local improv troupes in Kansas City. He later moved to Chicago, where he studied and performed at renowned comedy institutions like The Second City and ImprovOlympic. His work in improv eventually led to an opportunity to join the cast of The Second City Las Vegas, where he honed his comedic skills further. In 2003, Sudeikis joined the writing team for the iconic sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" ("SNL"). By 2005, he became a featured player, and in 2006, he was promoted to a full-time cast member. During his tenure at "SNL," which lasted until 2013, Jason gained recognition for his memorable impressions and hilarious original characters, such as the over-enthusiastic background dancer Vance.
While working on "SNL," Sudeikis also began to venture into the world of film. He has appeared in several popular films, including "Horrible Bosses," "We're the Millers," "Hall Pass," and "Sleeping with Other People." His charming on-screen presence and comedic timing earned him more significant roles and widespread acclaim.
In recent years, Sudeikis has found immense success with the critically-acclaimed television series "Ted Lasso," which he co-created and starred in as the titular character. His portrayal of the affable, optimistic American football coach who transitions to coaching English soccer has earned him several accolades, including a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
On a personal level, Jason has been involved in several high-profile relationships. He was married to "30 Rock" and "Pitch Perfect" writer Kay Cannon from 2004 to 2010. Later, he was engaged to actress Olivia Wilde from 2011 to 2020, with whom he shares two children. As we detail later in this article, Jason and Olivia's separation and divorce would ultimately prove to be somewhat contentious.
"Ted Lasso" Salary
For the first and second seasons of "Ted Lasso," Jason earned $400,000 per episode. There were 10 episodes in the first season and 12 episodes in the second season, so that worked out to $8.8 million in earnings for the first two seasons. In September 2021, it was revealed that Jason would earn $1 million per episode of the third season. That season included 12 episodes, so that came out to $12 million.
Early Life
Daniel Jason Sudeikis was born on September 18, 1975, in Fairfax, Virginia. Born with anosmia, Jason lacks a sense of smell. Both of his parents were involved in the travel agent business at the time of his birth. His mother's younger brother is actor George Wendt, who is known for playing the role of Norm Peterson on the series "Cheers." Jason was raised in Overland Park alongside his two sisters. After graduating from high school, Sudeikis attended Fort Scott Community College on a basketball scholarship but dropped out to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career
Sudeikis began his career by joining several improv comedy groups. A big break came when he was hired as a sketch writer for "Saturday Night Live" in 2003. By 2005, he had become a featured player on the show and eventually started portraying recurring characters, such as George W. Bush, Joe Biden, and Mitt Romney. During this period, he booked a recurring role on "30 Rock."
In 2007, Sudeikis kicked off his film career with three roles in different movies. These films were "Watching the Detectives," "The Ten," and "Meet Bill." Next year, he followed up with roles in movies like "What Happens in Vegas" and "The Rocker." That year, he also booked a voice acting role in the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV." After joining the cast of the web series "The Line," Jason booked roles in two 2010 films: "The Bounty Hunter" and "Going the Distance." From 2009 to 2013, he voiced numerous characters on the animated series "The Cleveland Show."
Sudeikis was elevated to a new level of fame when he joined the cast of "Horrible Bosses" in 2011. He was one of the three central characters, along with Charlie Day and Jason Bateman. He then appeared in six episodes of "Eastbound & Down" and booked a lead role in the film "We're the Millers." In 2010, he hosted "WWE Raw" at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In 2011, Jason hosted the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles.
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In 2014, he reprised his prior role in "Horrible Bosses 2." Next year, he starred in the films "Sleeping with Other People" and "Tumbledown." In 2016, he voiced the character of Red in "The Angry Birds Movie" before appearing alongside Anne Hathaway in "Colossal." That year, he also appeared in four other films: "Masterminds," "Race," "The Book of Love," and "Mother's Day." To wrap up 2016, Jason played John Keating in the off-Broadway production of "Dead Poets Society." He is also known for his appearances in "Derren Brown: Secret" and "Derren Brown Underground."
In 2017, Sudeikis acted as executive producer for the series "Detroiters" before starring in films such as "Kodachrome," "Permission," "Next Gen," and "Downsizing." He also starred in the 2019 film "Driven" and reprised his earlier voice role in "The Angry Birds Movie 2." In 2019, he appeared as a Speeder Bike trooper in the series "The Mandalorian."
Also in 2019, Apple TV+ approved a television series centered around Jason's earlier character, the football coach Ted Lasso. He also signed on to the project as an executive producer for the project. "Ted Lasso" would eventually go on to become one of the most critically-acclaimed and popular shows on television. In 2022, Jason earned an Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for the role.
Outside of these appearances, Sudeikis has appeared in films like "Semi-Pro," "Drinking Buddies," and "Booksmart." He has also booked roles in TV series like "Childrens Hospital," "Portlandia," "Robot Chicken," and "SpongeBob SquarePants."
Charity
Sudeikis has joined forces with other celebrities from the Kansas City area to create The Big Slick, a charity event that raises money for the Cancer Center at Children's Mercy Hospital. Over the years, Jason and the other organizers have managed to raise over $6 million for the Mercy Hospital Cancer Center.
Sudeikis also hosted a benefit concert at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City called Thundergong! The event raised money for the charity organization Steps of Faith, which helps provide prosthetic arms and legs for those in need.
Endorsements
In 2012, Sudeikis provided voice acting services for several commercials for Applebee's restaurants. As part of a promotional campaign for NBC's coverage of the English Premier League, he played the role of Ted Lasso, an American football coach who began coaching Tottenham FC.
Personal Life
Jason's first marriage was to screenwriter Kay Cannon in 2004. After five years of marriage, they separated in 2008, and their divorce was finalized in 2010. The following year, Sudeikis started dating actress Olivia Wilde. In 2013, they became engaged. They never technically married, and they have two children together. Jason and Olivia announced in November 2020 that they had split several months prior. Their split reportedly was connected to Olivia allegedly having an affair with singer Harry Styles, who was starring in a movie she was directing called "Don't Worry Darling." After months of rumors, Olivia and Harry eventually became a public couple and would go on to date for about a year.
Olivia Wilde Divorce
In April 2023, Olivia claimed in legal filings dug up by The Blast that Jason had yet to pay a single dollar in child support. The documents read:
"Jason is not currently paying child support to me, despite my requests through counsel that we agree upon an interim support amount to avoid further litigation in this matter… While Jason and I have been splitting certain expenses for the children, such as their school tuition, I have been bearing 100% of the costs of the children's care when they are with me, including, but not limited to, their food, clothing, childcare, extracurricular activities, and transportation costs."
In addition to paying child support, Olivia further requested that Jason contribute $500 thousand for her legal and accounting fees because:
"… not only due to him being in a significantly superior position than me financially, but because the vast majority of the fees I have incurred have been due to Jason and his counsel's egregious, unnecessary, and aggressive conduct."
In the filings, Olivia claimed to make around $100,000 per month in income on average, has around $700,000 in bank accounts, and estimated her total assets at $10 million. She claimed to now know the full extent of Jason's assets but claimed:
"While I have yet to receive specific financial information from Jason, my understanding and belief is that he is wealthier than I am and has far greater income. I have no reason to believe that Jason would dispute this."
While Olivia makes $100k per month on average, she also claimed to have $107,000 in monthly expenses, the biggest chunk being $60,000 in rent/mortgages.
Divorce Settlement
In September 2023, Jason and Olivia finally reached a divorce settlement. In the final settlement, Jason agreed to pay $27,500 in monthly child support for their two children. In addition to the child support, Jason agreed to pay 25% of Olivia's childcare costs.
An earlier filing showed that Jason was on pace to earn $10.5 million in 2023, while Olivia was set to earn around $500,000.
Real Estate
In 2014, Jason and Olivia bought a 6,500-square-foot, 9-bedroom Brooklyn townhouse for $6.5 million.
In 2019, Sudeikis and Wilde purchased a Spanish-style property in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles for $3.5 million. The house was originally constructed in 1928, and it first hit the market with a price tag of $3.35 million. The interior has been drastically updated, and it boasts 2,800 square feet of living space.
