On today's episode of "Looking Back", we'll be exploring the career of Jason Lee (pro skater, award winning actor, photographer).
In modern times, Jason Lee is mostly known for his various acting roles (Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Almost Famous, Dogma, Enemy of the State, Vanilla Sky, My Name is Earl, The Incredibles, Alvin and the Chipmunks), but he originally made a name for himself as a professional skateboarder. Jason was one of the first amateur riders for Steve Rocco's company SMA Rocco Division, and eventually World Industries. Jason made an even bigger name for himself on Blind Skateboards as a professional rider, eventually leaving to start Blue Skateboards with Chris Pastras (which turned into Stereo Skateboards). From there, he entered the world of acting through various music videos (Sonic Youth, Redd Kross), and eventually met director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). Kevin cast Jason as Brodie Bruce in Mallrats, and the rest was history.
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Music by LuKremBo: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuKremBo
Music by LAKEY INSPIRED: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAKEYINSPIRED
Video Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Jason Lee's Beginnings
1:10 - SMA Rocco Division / World Industries
2:26 - Jason's First Skateboard Sponsor
3:43 - Blind Skateboards / Video Days
5:07 - Blue Skateboards / Stereo Skateboards
6:50 - Jason Lee's Retirement / Acting Pursuit
8:56 - Mallrats
12:54 - Chasing Amy
14:18 - Jason's Flourishing Acting Career
15:07 - My Name is Earl
15:55 - Alvin and the Chipmunks
16:56 - Jason Lee's Photography Career / Outro
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