Jason Biggs
His role as the hilariously awkward Jim Levenstein in the 'American Pie' films made him a defining comedic face for a generation of moviegoers.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American actor·Birthday: May 12·Generation X
Biography
Jason Biggs will forever be linked to a pie, a webcam, and the collective coming-of-age anxiety of the late 1990s. A child actor from New Jersey, he transitioned to film just as the raunchy teen comedy was being reinvented. As Jim in 'American Pie,' Biggs perfected a specific brand of sympathetic, cringe-inducing humor; his wide-eyed panic and earnest delivery made even the most outrageous scenarios feel relatable. The franchise's massive success typecast him, but he leaned into it, starring in a string of similar comedies throughout the early 2000s. Seeking to stretch, he returned to his theatrical roots on Broadway and took on voice work, most notably as Leonardo in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise. In later years, he embraced his status as a nostalgic icon while also exploring darker, more dramatic roles, proving there was more to his craft than the lovable goof he so memorably created.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Jason was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead character Jim Levenstein across four main 'American Pie' theatrical films.
- Nominated for a Satellite Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Saving Silverman'.
- Provided the voice of Leonardo in the 2014 and 2016 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' film reboots.
- Performed on Broadway in plays such as 'The Graduate' and 'The Heidi Chronicles'.
Did You Know?
He appeared on the soap opera 'As the World Turns' as a teenager, playing the character Pete Wendall.
He is an avid poker player and has participated in the World Series of Poker.
He and his wife, Jenny Mollen, often share humorous and candid stories about their marriage on social media.
He graduated from New York University with a degree in communications.
“I'm the pie guy. I've accepted it. It could be worse. I could be the guy from 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.'”
