The comedy "American Pie", released in 1999, made many young actors stars. Among them was Biggs Jason, whom fans of the picture will forever remember as clumsy schoolboy Jim, who dreams of saying goodbye to his virginity. What is known about the past and present of the American who played the Jewish guy Levinstein, are there any of his other roles that deserve attention?
Biggs Jason: Childhood
Many will be surprised, but there are no representatives of this nationality among the ancestors of "Jim", who convincingly played a Jew. His unusual appearance can be explained by Italian roots. Biggs Jason was born in the US state of New Jersey, a joyful event took place in May 1978. The professional activities of the boy's parents were not related to the world of cinema, his father worked in a shipping company, his mother worked as a nurse. Jason has sisters Chiara and Heather, with whom he is very close. He spent his childhood in New Jersey.
Biggs Jason, according to the memories of the actor, began to dream of filming a movie in early childhood. A lively, charming child from the first years of his life surprised those around him with his ability to reincarnate. No wonder "Jim" got his first role at the age of 5, it was a commercial.
First steps to success
Biggs Jason is not one of the actors whose path to fame has been a long one. The guy was 13 years old when he was offered a role in the production of Conversations with My Father, which was shown on Broadway. Drawing attention to himself, he was soon invited to the show "Class of Drexel", where he played a minor character. Unfortunately, the TV project was quickly closed due to lack of popularity.
Jason's next success is shooting in the TV series While the Universe Returns. The boy was barely 15 when he joined the regular cast of the soap opera. His character has been on the show for two seasons. For some time, the young man was torn between college and the set, then he decided to quit his studies and did not lose.
Highest hour
“American Pie” is a comedy that gave fame to an unknown actor, which in those years was Jason Biggs. The films in which he starred after failed to achieve the same impressive success. The main characters of the comedy story are four friends who are preparing to leave the walls of their native school. The guys are worried about being still virgins, intend to solve this problem duringprom.
The hero played by Biggs is one of the members of this company. Jason was able to faithfully portray the shy, clumsy Jim who thinks only about sex. It was his Jew Levinstein who happened to become the star of the most amusing comedy scenes.
Jim Levinstein returns
The excitement caused by the comedy "American Pie" could not but inspire the creators to shoot the sequel. Of course, no one wanted to give up such a funny character as Jim, so Jason Biggs appeared again in the next three parts. The follow-up films to American Pie also did well at the box office.
In the second part, friends go to college, but their relationship with the opposite sex still does not add up. In the third, events revolve around the wedding of Jim and Michelle, in honor of which Levinstein's friends intend to organize an enchanting bachelor party. The fourth part is the last one in which Jason Biggs appears. This picture can be called a kind of summing up, the end of a comedy story.
Other interesting roles
Of course, "American Pie" is far from the only picture in which Jason Biggs took part, the American's filmography includes other film projects and series. For example, the actor can be seen in the comedy "Loser", where he plays Paul - a provincial, abandoned by fate in the wilds of a big city. Of course, the beauty with whom he falls in love does not honor himattention.
Another light and funny comedy starring Biggs is My Best Friend's Girl. His unlucky character is trying to reconnect with the girl who broke up with him. The actor does not neglect the series either, you can watch the show “Orange Is the Hit of the Season”, in which he received a role. The hero of "Jim" is a journalist who tries to maintain a relationship with the lady of the heart, despite all the difficulties.
Private life
The comedy "American Pie" gave all the actors who played the central characters the love of thousands of fans. However, Jason has been faithful to the only woman for many years; Jenny Mollen, who is also an actress, became his chosen one. The fateful acquaintance happened when Biggs starred in another comedy. The beautiful couple have a son named Sid.
An interesting fact - actors Sandler Adam and Jason Biggs are extremely similar in appearance, many fans even believe that they are relatives. This is not so, the stars do not have common relatives. Jason himself is sure that he and Adam are also compared because they both prefer comedic roles.
