Jason Sudeikis is an American actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his work on the television show Saturday Night Live. He was born on September 18, 1975, in Fairfax, Virginia, and grew up in Overland Park, Kansas. Sudeikis gained popularity for his comedic sketches and characters during his time on SNL from 2003 to 2013. In addition to his television work, Sudeikis stars in the critically acclaimed series Ted Lasso, where he plays the titular character, a kind-hearted American football coach leading a British soccer team. His performance has earned him several awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards nominations.