April 28, 2022
Celebrity Q&A: Seth Rogan
Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Originally a stand-up comedian in Vancouver, he moved to Los Angeles where he would start his acting career. He can be found in lots of comedies and movies that are just fun to watch. Some of the few that he starred in are This is the End, Pineapple Express, and The Interview.Q: How do you feel about stoner comedy? Do you feel like you have a desire to elevate it? Do you like it as what it is? [Editor’s Note: “Stoner comedy” features protagonists who act like they enjoy recreational cannabis use, whether they actually do in the film or not.] A: Comedy in general is the least respected art form, period. So I am accepting of that, as someone who has dedicated their life to it. Comedy’s never gonna win awards; they do not even get nominated for them. Every top-ten list of movies, one like fancy f—ing comedy maybe gets nominated, but that movie’s not funny. So the truth is, yeah, I make the least respected genre in the least respected art form on the planet Earth, but I get paid very well, so I’m okay with that!
Q: Do you have a hero from the worlds of acting, comedy or otherwise?A: I would not be able to narrow it down to one person. That would be too hard. I have many heroes. But who has inspired me? Trey Parker and Matt Stone consistently do incredibly funny stuff. [Editor’s Note: Parker and Stone are the co-creators of the popular adult show South Park. They also voice some of the main characters of the show.]
Q: Is a daily dose of laughter the key to good health?A: I laugh a lot. And I feel relatively healthy. Not sure I look like it…
—WebMD—Will Kosmal, Celebrity Q&A Editor