Level-headed Michael Bluth keeps getting pulled back into his catastrophically self-involved family after their real-estate empire collapses.
The pilot episode (Pilot) aired on 2003-11-02. Ages are calculated at the approximate filming date of 2003.
| Actor | Character | Age at Filming | Birthplace | Also Known For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Bateman | Michael Bluth | 34.1 years | Rye, NY | Ozark, Horrible Bosses |
| Portia de Rossi | Lindsay Bluth Funke | 30.1 years | Horsham, Victoria, Australia | Ally McBeal, Better Off Ted |
| Will Arnett | Gob Bluth | 32.8 years | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | BoJack Horseman, 30 Rock |
| Michael Cera | George Michael Bluth | 14.7 years | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | Superbad, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World |
| Alia Shawkat | Maeby Funke | 13.9 years | Riverside, CA | Search Party, Green Room |
| Tony Hale | Buster Bluth | 32.4 years | West Point, NY | Veep, Toy Story 4 |
| David Cross | Tobias Funke | 38.9 years | Atlanta, GA | Mr. Show, Alvin and the Chipmunks |
| Jeffrey Tambor | George Bluth Sr. | 58.6 years | San Francisco, CA | Transparent, The Larry Sanders Show |
| Jessica Walter | Lucille Bluth | 62.1 years | Brooklyn, NY | Archer, Play Misty for Me |
Jason Bateman was approximately 34.1 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Portia de Rossi was approximately 30.1 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Will Arnett was approximately 32.8 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Michael Cera was approximately 14.7 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Alia Shawkat was approximately 13.9 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Tony Hale was approximately 32.4 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
David Cross was approximately 38.9 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Jeffrey Tambor was approximately 58.6 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Jessica Walter was approximately 62.1 years old when Arrested Development was filmed around 2003.
Carl Weathers, Charlize Theron, Judge Reinhold, Ben Stiller all made guest appearances in Arrested Development.
| Celebrity | Appeared As | Episode | Age at Filming | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Weathers | Himself | My Hand to God (S02) | 57.0 years | Rocky, Predator, Happy Gilmore |
| Charlize Theron | Rita Leeds | Sword of Destiny (S02) | 29.5 years | Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road |
| Judge Reinhold | Himself | S.O.B.s (S03) | 48.5 years | Beverly Hills Cop, Fast Times at Ridgemont High |
| Ben Stiller | Tony Wonder | A New Attitude (S04) | 47.3 years | Zoolander, Meet the Parents |
Yes — Carl Weathers appeared in Arrested Development in the episode "My Hand to God" (Season 2), playing Himself.
Carl Weathers was approximately 57.0 years old (56) when their scene in "My Hand to God" was filmed around 2005.
Yes — Charlize Theron appeared in Arrested Development in the episode "Sword of Destiny" (Season 2), playing Rita Leeds.
Charlize Theron was approximately 29.5 years old (29) when their scene in "Sword of Destiny" was filmed around 2005.
Yes — Judge Reinhold appeared in Arrested Development in the episode "S.O.B.s" (Season 3), playing Himself.
Judge Reinhold was approximately 48.5 years old (48) when their scene in "S.O.B.s" was filmed around 2005.
Yes — Ben Stiller appeared in Arrested Development in the episode "A New Attitude" (Season 4), playing Tony Wonder.
Ben Stiller was approximately 47.3 years old (47) when their scene in "A New Attitude" was filmed around 2013.