United Kingdom, June 21 -- Jason Bateman has revealed the financial pressure he faced as a child actor.

The actor, director and producer, 57, spoke candidly during a live recording of Vulture's Good One podcast at the Tribeca Festival, saying his earnings became an important part of his family's income and left him feeling responsible for keeping his career alive from a young age.

Jason also reflected on his early years in Hollywood, explaining how the money he earned as a child performer helped support his family.

Speaking to podcast host Jesse David Fox, Jason described money as "an interesting subject".

He said: "Both my parents were my manager and so what I made was very helpful to our bottom line each month, and so there was a gr...