Seth Rogen

Biography

Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian and filmmaker who began his career as a teenager on the television series Freaks and Geeks and later wrote for Da Ali G Show, work that brought him an Emmy nomination. His breakthrough as a leading man came with Knocked Up (2007), and his comedy roles included The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Superbad (2007), which he co-wrote with Evan Goldberg, Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013) and Neighbors (2014). He also took dramatic parts in 50/50 (2011), Steve Jobs (2015) and The Fabelmans (2022), lent his voice to the Kung Fu Panda series, The Lion King (2019) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), and created and stars in The Studio, which earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards.

44years old

Turns 45 on April 15in 185 days

Born April 15, 1982Vancouver
Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
Seth Aaron Rogen (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 62
Career span: 22 years2004 to 2026

Genres

Comedy73%, 45 films
Drama29%, 18 films
Animation27%, 17 films
Adventure24%, 15 films
Action18%, 11 films

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Behind the award
The Studio earned thirteen wins at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, and four of them went to Rogen for his work as producer, director, writer and lead actor. He later said he had never won any awards before this.

Seth Rogen movies on Netflix

Animal Farm2026IMDb rating 3.0as Napoleon (voice)
The Invite2026IMDb rating 7.5as Joe
The Wrong Girls2026IMDb rating 5.3as Dio (voice)
Breakdown: 19752025IMDb rating 6.8as Himself
Good Fortune2025IMDb rating 6.4as Jeff
Kung Fu Panda 42024IMDb rating 6.3as Mantis (voice)
Mufasa: The Lion King2024IMDb rating 6.6as Pumbaa (voice)
Dumb Money2023IMDb rating 6.8as Gabe Plotkin
Maximum Truth2023IMDb rating 4.5as Himself
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem2023IMDb rating 7.2as Bebop (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie2023IMDb rating 7.0as Donkey Kong (voice)
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers2022IMDb rating 6.9as Bob the Warrior Viking
The Fabelmans2022IMDb rating 7.5as Benny Loewy
An American Pickle2020IMDb rating 5.7as Herschel Greenbaum / Ben Greenbaum
Long Shot2019IMDb rating 6.8as Fred Flarsky
The Lion King2019IMDb rating 6.8as Pumbaa (voice)
Zeroville2019IMDb rating 4.6as Viking Man
Arizona2018IMDb rating 5.8as Gary
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary2018IMDb rating 8.3as Himself
Like Father2018IMDb rating 6.1as Jeff
Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity2018IMDb rating 5.1as Himself
The Disaster Artist2017IMDb rating 7.3as Sandy
Kung Fu Panda 32016IMDb rating 7.1as Mantis (voice)
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising2016IMDb rating 5.7as Mac Radner
Sausage Party2016IMDb rating 6.1as Frank (voice)
Steve Jobs2015IMDb rating 7.2as Steve Wozniak
The Night Before2015IMDb rating 6.4as Isaac
Neighbors2014IMDb rating 6.3as Mac Radner
The Interview2014IMDb rating 6.5as Aaron Rapaport
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco2013IMDb rating 7.7as Self - Roast Master
This Is the End2013IMDb rating 6.6as Seth Rogen
For a Good Time, Call...2012IMDb rating 6.0as Jerry
The Guilt Trip2012IMDb rating 5.8as Andrew Brewster
50/502011IMDb rating 7.6as Kyle
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope2011IMDb rating 7.0as Himself
Fight for Your Right Revisited2011IMDb rating 8.0as Mike D (B-Boys 1)
Kung Fu Panda 22011IMDb rating 7.3as Mantis (voice)
Night of the Living Carrots2011IMDb rating 6.2as B.O.B. (voice)
Paul2011IMDb rating 6.9as Paul (voice)
Take This Waltz2011IMDb rating 6.5as Lou
The Green Hornet2011IMDb rating 5.8as Britt Reid / The Green Hornet
Kung Fu Panda Holiday2010IMDb rating 6.7as Mantis (voice)
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story2010IMDb rating 7.0as Himself
B.O.B.'s Big Break2009IMDb rating 6.2as B.O.B. (voice)
Fanboys2009IMDb rating 6.5as Admiral Seasholtz
Funny People2009IMDb rating 6.3as Ira Wright
Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space2009IMDb rating 6.3as B.O.B. (voice)
Monsters vs. Aliens2009IMDb rating 6.4as B.O.B. (voice)
Observe and Report2009IMDb rating 5.8as Ronnie
Paper Heart2009IMDb rating 6.0as Seth Rogen
Horton Hears a Who!2008IMDb rating 6.8as Morton (voice)
Kung Fu Panda2008IMDb rating 7.6as Mantis (voice)
Pineapple Express2008IMDb rating 6.9as Dale Denton
Strange Wilderness2008IMDb rating 5.2as Helicopter Ranger (voice)
The Spiderwick Chronicles2008IMDb rating 6.5as Hogsqueal (voice)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno2008IMDb rating 6.5as Zack
Knocked Up2007IMDb rating 6.9as Ben Stone
Shrek the Third2007IMDb rating 6.1as Ship Captain (voice)
Superbad2007IMDb rating 7.6as Officer Michaels
You, Me and Dupree2006IMDb rating 5.6as Neil
The 40-Year-Old Virgin2005IMDb rating 7.1as Cal
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004IMDb rating 7.1as Eager Cameraman

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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This Is the End2013 Action, Comedyas Seth Rogen
IMDb rating 6.6459K votes
Knocked Up2007 Comedy, Drama, Romanceas Ben Stone
IMDb rating 6.9403K votes
The Interview2014as Aaron Rapaport
IMDb rating 6.5380K votes
Pineapple Express2008as Dale Denton
IMDb rating 6.9376K votes
Neighbors2014as Mac Radner
IMDb rating 6.3349K votes
50/502011as Kyle
IMDb rating 7.6357K votes
Sausage Party2016as Frankvoice
IMDb rating 6.1229K votes
Superbad2007as Officer Michaels
IMDb rating 7.6704K votes

Most often with

Judd Apatow directed three of these films, Jonathan Levine three and Greg Mottola two. James Franco appears in ten of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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James Franco

Jonah Hill

Paul Rudd

Bill Hader

Danny McBride

Jack Black

Judd ApatowDirector, 3 films

Jonathan LevineDirector, 3 films Greg MottolaDirector, 2 films

Films together

James Franco10 films together, 2008 to 2019
James Franco's page
- Zeroville2019IMDb rating 4.6Rogen as Viking ManFranco as Vikar
- Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary2018IMDb rating 8.3Rogen as HimselfFranco as Himself
- The Disaster Artist2017IMDb rating 7.3Rogen as SandyFranco as Tommy / 'Johnny'
- Sausage Party2016IMDb rating 6.1Rogen as FrankvoiceFranco as Toastvoice
- The Night Before2015IMDb rating 6.4Rogen as IsaacFranco as James Franco
- The Interview2014IMDb rating 6.5Rogen as Aaron RapaportFranco as Dave Skylark
- Comedy Central Roast of James Franco2013IMDb rating 7.7Rogen as Self - Roast MasterFranco as Self - Roastee
- This Is the End2013IMDb rating 6.6Rogen as Seth RogenFranco as James Franco
- With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story2010IMDb rating 7.0Rogen as HimselfFranco as Himself
- Pineapple Express2008IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Dale DentonFranco as Saul Silver
Jonah Hill9 films together, 2005 to 2016
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- Sausage Party2016IMDb rating 6.1Rogen as FrankvoiceHill as Carlvoice
- Comedy Central Roast of James Franco2013IMDb rating 7.7Rogen as Self - Roast MasterHill as Self - Roaster
- This Is the End2013IMDb rating 6.6Rogen as Seth RogenHill as Jonah Hill
- Funny People2009IMDb rating 6.3Rogen as Ira WrightHill as Leo Koenig
- Horton Hears a Who!2008IMDb rating 6.8Rogen as MortonvoiceHill as Tommyvoice
- Strange Wilderness2008IMDb rating 5.2Rogen as Helicopter RangervoiceHill as Cooker
- Knocked Up2007IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Ben StoneHill as Jonah
- Superbad2007IMDb rating 7.6Rogen as Officer MichaelsHill as Seth
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin2005IMDb rating 7.1Rogen as CalHill as eBay Customer
Paul Rudd7 films together, 2004 to 2023
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- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem2023IMDb rating 7.2Rogen as BebopvoiceRudd as Mondo Geckovoice
- Sausage Party2016IMDb rating 6.1Rogen as FrankvoiceRudd as Nicky Da Vincivoice
- This Is the End2013IMDb rating 6.6Rogen as Seth RogenRudd as Paul Rudd
- Monsters vs. Aliens2009IMDb rating 6.4Rogen as B.O.B.voiceRudd as Derek Dietlvoice
- Knocked Up2007IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Ben StoneRudd as Pete
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin2005IMDb rating 7.1Rogen as CalRudd as David
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004IMDb rating 7.1Rogen as Eager CameramanRudd as Brian Fantana
Bill Hader7 films together, 2006 to 2016
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- Sausage Party2016IMDb rating 6.1Rogen as FrankvoiceHader as Guacamole / Firewatervoice
- Comedy Central Roast of James Franco2013IMDb rating 7.7Rogen as Self - Roast MasterHader as Self - Roaster
- Paul2011IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as PaulvoiceHader as Haggard
- Pineapple Express2008IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Dale DentonHader as Private Miller
- Knocked Up2007IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Ben StoneHader as Brent
- Superbad2007IMDb rating 7.6Rogen as Officer MichaelsHader as Officer Slater
- You, Me and Dupree2006IMDb rating 5.6Rogen as NeilHader as Mark
Danny McBride7 films together, 2008 to 2019
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- Zeroville2019IMDb rating 4.6Rogen as Viking ManMcBride as Slim
- Arizona2018IMDb rating 5.8Rogen as GaryMcBride as Sonny
- Sausage Party2016IMDb rating 6.1Rogen as FrankvoiceMcBride as Honey Mustardvoice
- This Is the End2013IMDb rating 6.6Rogen as Seth RogenMcBride as Danny McBride
- Fight for Your Right Revisited2011IMDb rating 8.0Rogen as Mike D (B-Boys 1)McBride as MCA (B-Boys 1)
- Kung Fu Panda 22011IMDb rating 7.3Rogen as MantisvoiceMcBride as Wolf Bossvoice
- Pineapple Express2008IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Dale DentonMcBride as Red
Jack Black6 films together, 2008 to 2024
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- Kung Fu Panda 42024IMDb rating 6.3Rogen as MantisvoiceBlack as Povoice
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie2023IMDb rating 7.0Rogen as Donkey KongvoiceBlack as Bowservoice
- Kung Fu Panda 32016IMDb rating 7.1Rogen as MantisvoiceBlack as Po / Lotusvoice
- Kung Fu Panda 22011IMDb rating 7.3Rogen as MantisvoiceBlack as Povoice
- Kung Fu Panda Holiday2010IMDb rating 6.7Rogen as MantisvoiceBlack as Povoice
- Kung Fu Panda2008IMDb rating 7.6Rogen as MantisvoiceBlack as Povoice
Judd ApatowDirector, 3 films, 2005 to 2009
All films by Judd Apatow
- Funny People2009IMDb rating 6.3Rogen as Ira Wright
- Knocked Up2007IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Ben Stone
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin2005IMDb rating 7.1Rogen as Cal
Jonathan LevineDirector, 3 films, 2011 to 2019
All films by Jonathan Levine
- Long Shot2019IMDb rating 6.8Rogen as Fred Flarsky
- The Night Before2015IMDb rating 6.4Rogen as Isaac
- 50/502011IMDb rating 7.6Rogen as Kyle
Greg MottolaDirector, 2 films, 2007 to 2011
All films by Greg Mottola
- Paul2011IMDb rating 6.9Rogen as Paulvoice
- Superbad2007IMDb rating 7.6Rogen as Officer Michaels
Also six films together3 more actors
- Will ArnettChip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011), B.O.B.'s Big Break (2009), Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) and Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- Craig RobinsonZeroville (2019), Sausage Party (2016), This Is the End (2013), Pineapple Express (2008), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) and Knocked Up (2007)
- Dave FrancoZeroville (2019), The Disaster Artist (2017), Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Neighbors (2014), Comedy Central Roast of James Franco (2013) and Superbad (2007)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.

Box office

What Seth Rogen's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$10.3 billion

46 of the 62 films have a worldwide figure.

46Worldwide figure
2US gross only
6Never in cinemas
8Figure not found

Top grosser

The Lion King2019Pumbaa$1.7 billion

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 67% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

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The Lion King2019as Pumbaa (voice)
$1.7B16.1% of the total
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie2023as Donkey Kong (voice)
$1.4B13.2% of the total
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Shrek the Third2007as Ship Captain (voice)
$808M7.8% of the total
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Mufasa: The Lion King2024as Pumbaa (voice)
$723M7.0% of the total
5
Kung Fu Panda 22011as Mantis (voice)
$666M6.4% of the total
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Kung Fu Panda2008as Mantis (voice)
$632M6.1% of the total
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Kung Fu Panda 42024as Mantis (voice)
$548M5.3% of the total
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Kung Fu Panda 32016as Mantis (voice)
$521M5.0% of the total

Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), $382 million

Horton Hears a Who! (2008), $299 million

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), $181 million

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), $177 million

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), $164 million

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), $108 million

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), $90.6 million

$3.4 billionfrom the other 38 films with a worldwide figure, 33% of the total

Awards

Nine awards and honors from 2008 to 2026, three of them major.

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Seth Rogen's awards and nominations, grouped by award
Year	Award	Film	Result
Golden Globes
2026	Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy	The Studio	Won
Emmy Awards
2025	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series	The Studio	Won
SAG Awards
2026	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series	The Studio	Won
Other honors
2026	Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series	The Oner	Won
2018	Canada's Walk of Fame		Honored
2015	MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment	Neighbors	Won
2009	Canadian Comedy Award for Comedic Artist of the Year		Won
2008	Canadian Comedy Award for Comedic Artist of the Year		Won
	Canadian Comedy Award for Best Writing in a Feature		Won

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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