Jason Lively
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Professionally speaking, Jason Lively is an American actor whose presence on screen is more familiar than his biography. Other work includes 'Night of the Creeps'. The start came early, at 13. Comedy comes up more than any other genre in the list. The career covers 45 years of screen work. In terms of visibility, 'National Lampoon's European Vacation' sits at the top of the list.
Jason Lively
10 Movies
2 Series
Professionally speaking, Jason Lively is an American actor whose presence on screen is more familiar than his biography. Other work includes 'Night of the Creeps'. The start came early, at 13. Comedy comes up more than any other genre in the list. The career covers 45 years of screen work. In terms of visibility, 'National Lampoon's European Vacation' sits at the top of the list.
Movies
Plays Rusty Griswold
National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985
Plays Christopher 'Chris' Romero
Night of the Creeps
1986
Plays Chris Brace
Brainstorm
1983
Plays Ike
Hickok
2017
Plays Warren McCloud
Ghost Chase
1987
Plays Donovan
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
1991
Plays Rick Carver
Maximum Force
1992
Plays Chip Brooks
Monday Morning
1990
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Hickok
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The Possessed
Brian
2017
Film
Hickok
Ike
2017
Film
Maximum Force
Rick Carver
1992
Film
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
Donovan
1991
Film
Monday Morning
Chip Brooks
1990
Film
Ghost Chase
Warren McCloud
1987
Film
21 Jump Street
Davey Miller · 1 episode
1987–
TV
Night of the Creeps
Christopher 'Chris' Romero
1986
Film
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Rusty Griswold
1985
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jason Lively and where are they from?
Jason Lively is 58 years old, born on March 12, 1968 in Carroll County, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jason Lively?
Jason Lively is best known for roles in National Lampoon's European Vacation, Night of the Creeps, The Great Muppet Caper.
How many movies has Jason Lively been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Jason Lively has appeared in 10 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Jason Lively's first movie?
The career of Jason Lively began with The Great Muppet Caper (1981).
What is Jason Lively's most recent movie or series?
Jason Lively's most recent release is In from Outside, which premiered on October 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Jason Lively appeared in?
On television, Jason Lively has appeared in The Dukes of Hazzard, 21 Jump Street, Mancuso, F.B.I..
Jason Lively
1968-03-12 · Carroll County, Illinois, USA
Jason Lively, standing in at 6' 2" (1.88 m), was born on March 12, 1968 to Elaine Lively, a talent manager and her first husband Ronnie Lively. He is the brother of Lori Lively and Robyn Lively, and older half-brother of Eric Lively and Blake Lively. He is an actor and director, known for National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), Night of the Creeps (1986) and The Dukes of Hazzard (1979). He is married to Lani. They have two children.