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SETH ROGEN (HOGSQUEAL) had a memorable year in 2007, starring in two of the summer's most critically acclaimed comedies, "Knocked Up” and "Superbad.” Rogen re-teamed with longtime collaborator Judd Apatow to star in "Knocked Up” for Universal Pictures; it has, to date, grossed over $165 million worldwide. Rogen donned a multiple role as co-writer/executive producer and co-star of the hit comedy "Superbad” for Columbia Pictures. The film opened #1 at the U.S. box office and broke records in its wake, opening to a record $33 million. It starred Jonah Hill, Michael Cera and Bill Hader.

Rogen's other film credits include "You, Me and Dupree,” "The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” which he also produced, "Donnie Darko,” "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and "Shrek the Third.”

Rogen co-wrote, with Kris Brown, "Drillbit Taylor,” which Paramount will release in March 2008. The comedy stars Owen Wilson. Rogen recently completed production on the action-comedy "The Pineapple Express,” which he co-wrote with his writing partner Evan Goldberg for Columbia Pictures, and in which he stars. In addition, Rogen and Goldberg will write and produce "The Green Hornet” for Neal Moritz at Columbia, with Rogen also attached to star in the title role of the classic comic book hero.

Rogen lends his voice to characters in the upcoming "Kung Fu Panda” for DreamWorks Animation and "Horton Hears a Who!” for 20th Century Fox Animation. Rogen's television credits include "Undeclared” and "Freaks and Geeks.” Rogen and Goldberg wrote for the popular "Da Ali G Show,” and Rogen also wrote for "Undeclared,” a Judd Apatow-produced show.

Rogen began his career in stand-up comedy at the age of 13 in Vancouver, Canada.

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