Jason Segel will be honored with the inaugural Variety Creative Impact in Television Award at the Newport TV Fest on Sunday, June 8. The award is to recognize individuals who have made indelible contributions to the television industry. Segel will accept the honor for his decades-spanning career as an actor, writer, director, and producer, most recently co-creating “Shrinking” on Apple TV+.
Segel was nominated for a 2023 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in A Comedy Series, a 2024 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy, and a 2024 Writers Guild Award for Best New Series for his work on “Shrinking.” The series returned for its sophomore season in October 2024 and is currently in production on its third season.
Segel got his start on television starring in Judd Apatow’s Emmy-nominated series “Freaks and Geeks,” as well as Apatow’s “Undeclared.” He later starred in “How I Met Your Mother” alongside Alyson Hannigan, Josh Radnor, Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris. The sitcom, created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, received 28 Emmy nominations during its nine seasons.
The actor’s television credits also include “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and “Dispatches from Elsewhere,” the latter of which he created, wrote, directed, produced and starred in.
“For nearly three decades, Jason Segel has been both a comedic and dramatic staple on television. A true multi-hyphenate, Segel has the rare ability to capture audiences both as a dedicated actor and a determined writer. It’s an honor to present this inaugural award to a true creative talent, displayed through emotionally raw performances and writing,” said Variety Senior TV Features Editor Emily Longeretta.
“The Newport Beach TV Fest is proud to present Jason Segel with the Creative Impact Award, honoring his bold, diverse, and deeply human contributions to film and television,” said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and Executive Director of the Newport Beach Film Festival. “From his standout comedic roles to his powerful dramatic performances, Segel continues to redefine what it means to be a truly versatile artist. We are thrilled to celebrate his impact and artistry at our inaugural TV Fest.”
The Newport Beach TV Fest, presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival, is a premier four-day celebration of television artistry, set for June 5-8, 2025. Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.
Expecting the largest gathering of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, the event offers a unique platform for innovative storytelling, cementing Newport Beach as a hub for creative excellence in the evolving landscape of television.
