Jason Michael Lee is an American actor, photographer, and former professional skateboarder. Becoming an influential figure in skateboarding in the late 1980s, he co-founded the company Stereo Skateboards before embarking on an acting career. His transition into acting began with his collaboration with director Kevin Smith on films such as *Mallrats* and *Chasing Amy*, for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination. He achieved international recognition for his starring role in the sitcom *My Name Is Earl*, a role that earned him two Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. His filmography also includes roles in films such as *Almost Famous*, voicing the villain Syndrome in *The Incredibles*, and the role of Dave Seville in the *Alvin and the Chipmunks* film series. In recent years, he has successfully pursued photography, publishing books and holding exhibitions.