Jason Hall Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies, TV Shows

Jason Dean Hall is an American screenwriter, film director, and former actor, best known for writing the screenplay for American Sniper (2014), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Transitioning from a recurring role as Devon MacLeish in Buffy the Vampire Slayer to a prominent screenwriter, Hall has crafted compelling military and action narratives, including Thank You for Your Service (2017), which he also directed, and Gran Turismo (2023).

Profile

• Full Name: Jason Dean Hall
• Stage Name: Jason Hall
• Born: April 28, 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Lake Arrowhead, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Screenwriter, Film Director, Former Actor
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
• Parents: Overton Randolph Hall Jr., Linda Eileen Hall
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Married
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jason Dean Hall was born on April 28, 1972, in Lake Arrowhead, California, to Overton Randolph Hall Jr. and Linda Eileen Hall.

Details about his early family life, including siblings, are not publicly Unknown.

He attended Phillips Exeter Academy, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, where he excelled academically and began exploring creative pursuits.

He later studied business, English, and cinema at the University of Southern California (USC), gaining a strong foundation in narrative structure and film production.

Religious beliefs are not publicly specified.

Career

Jason Hall began his career as an actor, debuting in 1994 with a minor role as a taster in the TV series Anna Lee.

His breakthrough came in 1997, playing Devon MacLeish, a recurring character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (8 episodes), followed by guest roles in Providence (1999) as Stewart, The District (2000) as a bartender, CSI: Miami (2002) as Mickey Shanigan, Without a Trace (2002) as Jesse, 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out (2003) as Officer Pratt, and Miss Match (2003) as Bradley Kessler.

He also starred in films like Play Dead (2001) as Raymond Haver and Terrarium (2003) as Leonard Parks.

By 2003, Hall shifted focus to screenwriting, finding greater success behind the camera.

His screenwriting debut was Spread (2009), a romantic comedy starring Ashton Kutcher, followed by co-writing Paranoia (2013) with Barry Levy, a thriller featuring Liam Hemsworth.

Hall’s career-defining work came with American Sniper (2014), adapted from Chris Kyle’s memoir, which grossed $547 million worldwide and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and a Writers Guild of America nomination.

He also served as an executive producer and appeared as “Cowboy” in the film.

Hall made his directorial debut with Thank You for Your Service (2017), which he wrote, starring Miles Teller and exploring PTSD among Iraq War veterans.

He co-wrote Gran Turismo (2023), a biographical sports drama ($122 million box office), and served as executive producer.

Social Media

• Jason Hall does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Jason Hall, 53, is married, though his spouse’s name is not publicly disclosed.

Information about children is also private.

Standing at 5 feet 10 inches, specific details about his weight or physical appearance are not documented, as he maintains a low public profile outside his professional work.

Residing in California, likely in Los Angeles, Hall keeps his personal life private, focusing on his career.

His hobbies and interests are not widely shared, but his work suggests a deep interest in military history and storytelling.

Discography:

None (no music releases documented)

Filmography (Acting):

• Anna Lee (1994, TV Series) – Taster (1 episode)
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–1999, TV Series) – Devon MacLeish (8 episodes)
• Providence (1999, TV Series) – Stewart (1 episode)
• Starting Out (1999, TV Series) – Supporting Role (8 episodes)
• The District (2000, TV Series) – Bartender (1 episode)
• Play Dead (2001) – Raymond Haver
• CSI: Miami (2002, TV Series) – Mickey Shanigan (1 episode)
• Without a Trace (2002, TV Series) – Jesse (1 episode)
• Terrarium (2003) – Leonard Parks
• 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out (2003, TV Movie) – Officer Pratt
• Miss Match (2003, TV Series) – Bradley Kessler (1 episode)
• American Sniper (2014) – Cowboy (cameo)
• One Soldier’s Story: The Journey of American Sniper (2015, Documentary) – Self
• The Making of ‘American Sniper’ (2015, Documentary) – Self

Filmography (Writing/Producing/Directing):

• Spread (2009) – Writer, Associate Producer
• Paranoia (2013) – Writer (with Barry Levy)
• American Sniper (2014) – Writer, Executive Producer ($547 million box office)
• Thank You for Your Service (2017) – Writer, Director
• Gran Turismo (2023) – Writer, Executive Producer ($122 million)
• Wild Game (TBA) – Writer, Director, Producer
• Fearless: The Adam Brown Story (TBA) – Writer
• Valet (TBA) – Writer
• American Drug Lord (TBA) – Writer

Net Worth

Jason Hall’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million USD.

His wealth is derived from his screenwriting and directing career, notably American Sniper ($547 million box office), Gran Turismo ($122 million), and earlier works like Spread and Paranoia.

Additional income comes from executive producing, acting residuals from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and upcoming projects like Wild Game.