Jason Matthew Biggs known professionally as Jason Biggs, is a versatile American actor who has gained recognition for his roles in various popular film and television projects.
He is most well-known for portraying Jim Levenstein in the hilarious American Pie comedy film series, which has brought laughter to audiences around the world.
In addition to his film career, he has also appeared on TV shows such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Orange Is the New Black, showcasing his range as an actor.
With his natural talent and charm, Biggs continues to entertain and captivate audiences with his performances.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Jason Matthew Biggs
- Stage Name: Jason Biggs
- Born: 12 May 1978
- Age: 48 years old
- Birthplace: Pompton Plains, New Jersey
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American actor
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parent: Gary Biggs and Angela Biggs
- Siblings: Heather Biggs and Chiara Biggs
- Spouse: Jenny Mollen (m. 2008)
- Children: 2, Sid Biggs and Lazlo Biggs
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $20 million
Early Life And Education.
Jason Biggs is an American actor; he was born on 12 May 1978 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and was raised by his parents, Gary Biggs and Angela Biggs, along with his two siblings, Heather Biggs and Chiara Biggs. Biggs comes from a Christian family, with his father of English and Italian descent and his mother of Sicilian descent.
Despite growing up in Hasbrouck Heights and attending Hasbrouck Heights High School, where he excelled in tennis, Biggs eventually dropped out of college, having attended New York University and Montclair State University.
Career
Jason Biggs is an American actor who has had a successful career spanning over thirty years. He started acting at a young age, appearing in commercials by age five.
By the time he was 10, he had already landed his Screen Actors Guild card and continued gaining industry experience. In his teens, he had a brief stint on the popular soap opera “As the World Turns” and earned a Daytime Emmy nomination.
However, his breakthrough role as Jim Levenstein in the raunchy teen comedy American Pie in 1999 brought him mainstream recognition. He reprised the role in subsequent sequels, solidifying his association with the franchise.
In addition to his successful acting career, Jason Biggs has expanded his portfolio by taking on a variety of roles in films such as “Loser,” “Saving Silverman,” “Anything Else,” and “Jersey Girl,” showcasing his versatility as an actor.
He has also delved into voice acting, lending his voice to the character of Leonardo in the first two seasons of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2012).
Biggs has also found success on the small screen, securing a prominent role as Larry Bloom in the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black” and appearing in shows like “Celebrity Game Face.” Beyond acting, Biggs has also ventured into producing, working on projects like “American Reunion” and the Netflix series “Cherries Wild.”
Awards and Nominations
Daytime Emmy Award:
- Nominated for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for “As the World Turns” (year unknown)
MTV Movie & TV Awards:
- Won Best Kiss (2002) shared with Seann William Scott for “American Pie 2”
- Nominated for Best Comedic Performance (2000) for “American Pie”
- Nominated for Breakthrough Male Performance (2000) for “American Pie”
- Nominated for Best Line (2002) for “American Pie 2”
- Teen Choice Awards:
- Nominated for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy (2012) for “American Reunion”
- Nominated for Choice Movie Hissy Fit (2004) for “American Wedding”
- Nominated for Choice Movie Liplock (2004) shared with Alyson Hannigan for “American Wedding.”
- Nominated for Film – Choice Actor, Comedy (2002) for “American Pie 2”
- Nominated for Film – Choice Actor (2000) for “American Pie”
Social Media.
- Instagram handle:@biggsjason
- Twitter handle: @JasonBiggs
Personal Life
Jason Biggs, known for his roles in American Pie and Orange Is the New Black, has been married to actress Jenny Mollen since 2008. The couple first met while working together on the movie My Best Friend’s Girl.
They have two sons: Sid Biggs, born in 2014, and Lazlo Biggs, born in 2017. After living in Los Angeles for a few years, the family relocated to New York City’s West Village in 2015.
Net Worth
Jason Matthew Biggs, known professionally as Jason Biggs, is a versatile American actor who has gained recognition for his roles in various popular film and television projects.
With an estimated net worth of $20 million, he has become one of the industry’s most successful and sought-after actors.