Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker born on April 15, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in his teens before moving to Los Angeles to act in Judd Apatow's TV series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000). He later worked as a writer and actor on Apatow's sitcom Undeclared and was a staff writer on Da Ali G Show. Rogen gained widespread fame for his comedic leading roles in films such as Knocked Up (2007), which established him as a prominent figure in comedy. He is known for his charismatic, often slacker-type characters and has received nominations for several major awards, including Golden Globes and Primetime Emmys. Rogen is also recognized for his collaborations with longtime creative partner Evan Goldberg