What is Jason Biggs' Net Worth and Salary?
Jason Biggs, an American actor and producer, boasts a net worth of $20 million. Best known for his role as Jim Levenstein in the "American Pie" franchise, Biggs' career includes over 50 acting credits. His notable roles outside of "American Pie" comprise films like "Saving Silverman" (2001), "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001), and "The Subject" (2020), as well as TV series such as "Orange Is the New Black" (2013–2014; 2017; 2019) and "Outmatched" (2020).
American Pie Salary
Jason Biggs earned $1 million for his debut in "American Pie", $2 million for the sequel, and $5 million each for the last two installments, accumulating a total of $13 million.
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Early Life
Born Jason Matthew Biggs on May 12, 1978, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, his mother, Angela, was a nurse, and his father, Gary, managed a shipping company. Raised in a Roman Catholic household, Biggs grew up with two sisters, Heather and Chiara. He attended Hasbrouck Heights High School and participated in tennis and wrestling before enrolling at New York University. He later transferred to Montclair State University, dropping out to pursue acting in Los Angeles.
Career
Jason Biggs began his acting journey at age 5 and earned his Screen Actors Guild card by appearing in a Pathmark commercial in 1988. His film debut came with "The Boy Who Cried Bitch" in 1991, followed by a role in the Fox series "Drexell's Class." At 12, he co-starred in the Broadway play "Conversations with My Father" alongside Judd Hirsch. From 1994 to 1995, he played Pete Wendall on "As the World Turns."
Biggs gained international fame starring in "American Pie" (1999) alongside Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan, Natasha Lyonne, Shannon Elizabeth, and Mena Suvari. He followed it up with "Saving Silverman," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back," and "Prozac Nation" in 2001. His stage work includes "The Graduate" on Broadway and "Modern Orthodox" at Dodger Stages.
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Biggs' TV guest appearances include "Frasier," "Sesame Street," and "Will & Grace." He voiced Leonardo in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and starred in "The Heidi Chronicles" on Broadway. His recent works include hosting the Fox game show "Cherries Wild" in 2021.
Personal Life
Jason married his "My Best Friend's Girl" co-star Jenny Mollen on April 23, 2008. They have two sons, Sid and Lazlo. An avid tennis player, he once played an exhibition doubles match at the U.S. Open. A PETA supporter, Biggs has appeared in multiple videos raising awareness about animal cruelty and received a Humanitarian Award at PETA's 35th Anniversary Gala.
Awards and Nominations
Biggs' accolades include an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with Seann William Scott, several Best Actor awards for "Guy X" and "The Subject," and a Screen Actors Guild Award with the "Orange Is the New Black" cast. He has earned nominations from the Teen Choice Awards, Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, and the Daytime Emmy Awards.
Real Estate
In 2013, Jason and Jenny purchased a property in Beverly Hills for $3.9 million, which they sold in 2015 for $4.5 million. That year, they also bought a Manhattan apartment for $2.55 million, later selling it in 2018. In 2017, they acquired a $7 million apartment in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood.
