Talk:Jason Bateman

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Ashton Kutcher wasn't here when Jason Bateman got punk'd. Kutcher sent in some of his henchmens (camera man) in order to get him punk'd.

[edit] Maltese

I'm simply unable to find a source to verify this. Does anyone know where it says that he's of Matlese descent? Vulturell 03:49, 30 December 2005 (UTC)

You didn't look that much, simply typing in "Jason Bateman Maltese" in the Google search engine brought up numerous references to his mother being Maltese - example: TV.com. ExRat 20:06, 22 May 2007 (UTC)
I've changed the nationality reference to Maltese-American: both he and his sister are listed as such in the Maltese Americans article and he is referred to that way in various publications. Here's another example: [1] and another [2] and an interview where he refers to the fact himself [3]Kalindoscopy (talk) 14:06, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

To the individual reverting the Maltese-American nationality edit: the information belongs where it is. Bateman's ethnicity is not part of his 'early life' but his general identity. Now that you understand this, kindly leave the article as it is. Kalindoscopy (talk) 16:59, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

You have to edit within Wikipedia's policies, WP:Reliable sources and WP:MOSBIO. Your first two references are copies of old versions of this very Wikipedia article. They have no credited authors and do not pass WP:RS. The third reference, an interview with Bateman himself, does not state that his mother is Maltese. Furthermore, this information does not go into the opening paragraph. Plase read WP:MOSBIO - section 3 - part 3b - "Ethnicity should generally not be emphasized in the opening unless it is relevant to the subject's notability. ". Bateman is not notable for being part Maltese. He is notable for being an actor. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 17:03, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
He is Maltese-American and the fact is incontrovertible. The operative word is 'generally'... and in this case I see no reason for Bateman not to be recognised as Maltese-American from the get go. He is already listed as such, along with his sister. Kalindoscopy (talk) 17:14, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rye, New York

There are two towns named Rye, New York. Which is Bateman from? --Nick Douglas 19:39, 6 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Photo

Doesn't it seem like there ought to be a more current photo of Bateman in the article? At this point we have a screen cap from "The Simpsons" and a photo of him when he was a teenager -- he's a grown-ass man, as they say, shouldn't the image reflect that? I don't know much about fair use, or I'd do it myself. Where Anne hath a will, Anne Hathaway. 22:50, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, if you could walk up to him and he agrees you can take his picture, that should go into the article straight away. As it is we should go with the one we have now. CanadianCaesar Et tu, Brute? 03:56, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Is there not an Arrested Development one that is available? CorleoneSerpicoMontana 21:20, 27 June 2007 (UTC)
I found two free pictures of him, so take your pick: Image:JasonBateman-LF-01.jpg, Image:JasonBateman-LF-02.jpg. (I like the smiley one better.) I've added them both to his gallery on Commons. -- KittyRainbow (talk) 19:25, 24 December 2007 (UTC)