Jason Segel was born on January 18, 1980 in Los Angeles, California. He was a brilliant basketball player and a pianist during his school days. Initially, he starred in films like Slackers, SLC Punk!, and Dead Man on Campus. He also became part of the series Freaks and Geeks. Presently, he is part of the sitcom How I Met Your Mother as Marshall Eriksen.

Marshall Eriksen is a law student from Minnesota. As Ted's best friend, he is often perceived to be a clumsy fool. Previously, he accidentally shot his fiancé, Lily, in the eye with a champagne cork.