Jason Segel is back in theaters with his latest film Sex Tape along side Cameron Diaz. Sex Tape is going to be released this weekend nation wide. Will this new comedy be enough to take the top of the box office and take the No. 1 spot away from the futuristic thriller Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?
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Segel has made a career out of his comedic timing and also showed off his skill behind the scenes when he took on the Muppets project. Segel is mostly known for his work on How I Met Your Mother and in funny roles like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Knocked Up.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Jason Segel roles, which include his time on both TV and in major feature films, from I Love You, Man to Freaks and Geeks, Segel has created a huge fan base with knowing how to land the right joke at the right time. Did your favorite not make the list, comment below and add yours.
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10. This is 40
This is 40 was not well received by all audience but Segel was a highly memorable part of the comedy film.
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9. Knocked Up
Segel starred along side Katherine Heigl in this hilarious comedy, which features the aftermath of a one-night stand between Heigl and Segel. What happens next was comedy gold and this movie has become an instant fan favorite.
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8. I Love You, Man
Segel stole the movie in his over the top role in I Love You, Man. The film which also starred Paul Rudd was an instant success.
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7. Bad Teacher
This was the first time that Segel and Diaz had teamed up on the big screen in Bad Teacher.
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6. Despicable Me
Segel helped bring the character of Vector to life in Despicable Me which was loved by a variety of audiences.
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5. The Five-Year Engagement
The Five-Year Engagement was a unique and romantic comedy that was released back in 2012 and featured Emily Blunt along side Jason Segel.
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4. Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks aired back in 1999 and has now become a cult classic. Many actors got a start on this innovative television series.
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3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Jason Segel and Mila Kunis had amazing comedic chemistry in this film. This is now a major fan favorite from Segel.
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2. The Muppets
The Muppets was a passion project from Segel and brought the Muppets to a whole new generation who have fallen in love with the Jim Henson characters.
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1. How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother became a huge success with a devoted fan base because of the character development. Segel and Alyson Hannigan often stole the screen as Marshall Eriksen and Lily Aldrin. Even though the fan base had a mixed reaction to the season finale, the show was loved by many for years.