Gregory Winter
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Jason Sudeikis
Emmy & Golden Globe-Winning Actor | Co-Creator, Writer & Star of Ted Lasso | Saturday Night Live Alum | Comedian, Producer & Cultural Icon
Few entertainers have captured the cultural moment like Jason Sudeikis. An Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, comedian, and writer, he co-created and starred in Ted Lasso, the Apple TV+ series whose optimism and warmth made it a global phenomenon and a touchstone for modern leadership. A Saturday Night Live veteran, Sudeikis brings audiences rare insight into creativity, comedy, and the values behind one of television's most beloved stories.
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Jason Sudeikis biography
Jason Sudeikis is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known as the co-creator and star of the Apple TV+ phenomenon Ted Lasso. Over a career spanning improv stages, nine seasons on Saturday Night Live, and a string of hit comedies, he has become one of the most beloved and culturally influential entertainers of his generation.
Entertainment speaker Jason Sudeikis is best known for bringing Ted Lasso to life, the relentlessly optimistic American football coach whose warmth and decency turned a streaming comedy into a global cultural touchstone. As the show’s co-creator, lead, and executive producer, Sudeikis earned four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes, while the series collected a Peabody Award and a historic 20 Emmy nominations in its debut season.
Long before Ted Lasso, Sudeikis honed his craft in the improv world, performing with ComedySportz in Kansas City, iO and The Second City in Chicago, and Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. He joined Saturday Night Live as a writer in 2003 and spent nine seasons as a cast member, earning acclaim for impressions of figures such as Joe Biden and Mitt Romney. On the big screen, he has starred in studio comedies including Horrible Bosses and We’re the Millers, building a reputation for sharp wit paired with genuine emotional depth.
Impact On and Off the Screen
Beyond the awards, Ted Lasso struck a cultural nerve, sparking conversations about mental health, kindness, and a model of leadership rooted in curiosity and empathy that is now studied in corporate seminars and business school case studies. Sudeikis is also a dedicated philanthropist: his Big Slick celebrity weekend in Kansas City has raised more than $21 million for Children’s Mercy Hospital, and he continues to champion causes from the arts to children’s health. The series streams on Apple TV+, where it became one of the platform’s defining hits.
As a speaker, Jason Sudeikis offers audiences a rare, candid window into creativity, collaboration, and the values behind one of television’s most uplifting stories. Whether reflecting on the making of Ted Lasso, the discipline of comedy, or the power of optimism and teamwork, he brings the same warmth and authenticity to the stage that audiences love on screen, leaving senior audiences both entertained and genuinely inspired.
Jason Sudeikis Speaking Videos
Jason Sudeikis confesses the REAL inspiration for Ted Lasso to Jason and Travis
Ted Lasso Cast at the White House Press Briefing
Jason Sudeikis Keynote Topics
In conversation, Sudeikis takes audiences behind the scenes of Ted Lasso, from the character's unlikely origins in a series of commercials to its evolution into a global cultural phenomenon. He reflects on why a story built around kindness and optimism resonated so deeply, and what it took to bring such an emotionally rich comedy to the screen.
The leadership style at the heart of Ted Lasso, built on curiosity, empathy, and belief in people, has become a touchpoint in boardrooms and business schools alike. In this conversation, Sudeikis explores the values that define great teams and compassionate leaders, offering a refreshing, human-centered perspective that resonates with organizations navigating change.
Sudeikis traces his journey from improv theaters in Kansas City, Chicago, and Amsterdam to nine seasons on Saturday Night Live and a career in film. He shares candid stories about the craft of comedy, the discipline behind making people laugh, and the lessons in collaboration and resilience that have shaped his work.
Beyond the screen, Sudeikis is known for using his platform to support causes close to home, including his Big Slick weekend benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital. In this session he speaks to the creative process, the power of collaboration, and how success can be channeled into meaningful community impact.
FAQs on Booking Jason Sudeikis
Why Jason Sudeikis?
Booking Jason Sudeikis brings your event one of the most beloved and recognizable entertainers in the world. As the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning co-creator and star of Ted Lasso, he carries instant cultural cachet along with a genuine, down-to-earth warmth that audiences connect with immediately. Whether in a fireside chat or a moderated conversation, he offers rare insight into creativity, comedy, leadership, and the values behind one of television's most uplifting stories. For corporate events, galas, and entertainment-focused programs seeking a marquee name with substance and heart, Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you bring him to your stage.
What is Jason Sudeikis known for?
Sudeikis is best known as the co-creator, writer, and star of the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes. Before Ted Lasso, he spent nine seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and starred in hit film comedies such as Horrible Bosses and We're the Millers. He is widely recognized as an actor, comedian, writer, and producer.
Did Jason Sudeikis create Ted Lasso?
Yes. Sudeikis co-created Ted Lasso and serves as its lead actor and an executive producer, alongside collaborators including Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, and Bill Lawrence. The character first appeared in NBC Sports promotional sketches before being developed into the award-winning series, which earned a Peabody Award and a record 20 Emmy nominations for its debut season.
What does entertainment speaker Jason Sudeikis talk about?
In speaking appearances, typically structured as fireside chats or moderated conversations, Sudeikis explores the making of Ted Lasso, the craft of comedy, lessons in leadership and teamwork, and the importance of optimism and giving back. His warm, authentic stage presence makes him a popular choice for corporate events, galas, and university programs. To check his availability and discuss a format for your event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
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How much is Jason Sudeikis speaking fee?
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