Jason Biggs Biography

Jason Biggs ('Jerry Falk' in "Anything Else") was a relatively unknown young actor when he was catapulted to stardom in the summer of 1999's smash hit comedy "American Pie." His work as Jim Levinstein in that film brought him two MTV Movie Awards nominations for Best Comedic Performance and Best Breakthrough Male Performance, as well as nominations for a Blockbuster Award and a Movieline Magazine Award. He went on to reprise his role in the hugely successful sequel "American Pie 2," and he is currently gathered together again with his "American Pie" cast mates in the third installment of the franchise, "American Wedding."

Biggs again stars opposite Christina Ricci in the film adaptation of Elizabeth Wurtzel's best-selling biography "Prozac Nation," which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and will be released wider this winter. Biggs also stars with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and Liv Tyler in Kevin Smith's upcoming romantic comedy "Jersey Girl," due out in February 2004. Biggs' earlier film credits include starring roles in "Saving Silverman" and "Loser."

Last year, Biggs returned to Broadway to star opposite Kathleen Turner in the stage adaptation of "The Graduate," also starring Alicia Silverstone. He had made his Broadway debut at the age of 13 when he co-starred with Judd Hirsch in the critically acclaimed play "Conversations With My Father."

A native of Hasbrouck, New Jersey, Biggs began his career at the age of five in national commercials. He went on to co-star on the television series "Drexell's Class" and "Total Security." He also earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Pete Wendell on "As the World Turns" during the 1994-95 seasons.

Biography courtesy of DreamWorks Pictures in support of Jason Biggs' role in "Anything Else."