Jason Segel named Harvard's 'Hasty Pudding Man of the Year'

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Actor Jason Segel has been named Harvard University's 'Hasty Pudding Man of the Year' following the lead of Justin Timberlake, Clint Eastwood, Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro and Jay Leno.

The 'How I Met Your Mother' actor has been chosen to receive the annual honour by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals group, America's oldest undergraduate drama club, at the prestigious Massachusetts college.

"Segel has brilliantly demonstrated his skill as an actor, writer, and producer. With the release of this year's film 'The Muppets,' which he pitched, wrote, and starred in, Segel embodies the spirit of the Hasty Pudding in combining theater, comedy, and music," Contactmusic quoted Tyler B. Faux, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals' press and publicity manager as saying.

"I admire how much he has been able to accomplish across comedy, writing, songwriting, film, and television. He has had tremendous success and has delighted audiences with his humour and talent, and we cannot wait to honour him," Marta Bralic, Man and Woman of the Year manager said. (ANI)