Jason Biggs Net Worth

What is Jason Biggs' Net Worth and Salary?

Jason Biggs is an American actor and producer who has a net worth of $20 million. Jason Biggs is best known for his defining role in the late-1990s teen comedy boom, a period that cemented his place in pop culture and shaped the early phase of his career. He rose to mainstream fame playing Jim Levenstein in the "American Pie" film franchise, beginning with the 1999 original. The film was a surprise box office hit and became a generational touchstone, with Biggs's awkward, earnest performance turning him into one of the most recognizable young actors of the era. He reprised the role in multiple sequels, including "American Pie 2," "American Wedding," and "American Reunion," making the character a long-running fixture in comedy cinema.

Before his breakout film success, Biggs had already built a solid foundation as a child and teen actor. He appeared in television series such as "As the World Turns," for which he received a Daytime Emmy nomination, and had roles on shows including "Mad TV" and "Dharma & Greg." These early credits helped establish his comic timing and comfort in ensemble casts.

Following the peak of the "American Pie" franchise, Biggs transitioned into a mix of independent films, studio comedies, and theater work. He appeared in movies such as "Loser," "Saving Silverman," and "My Best Friend's Girl," while also taking on more offbeat or dramatic projects outside the mainstream teen-comedy lane. At the same time, he maintained a steady presence on television, guest-starring on a wide range of sitcoms and dramas.

In the 2010s, Biggs experienced a career resurgence through television, most notably starring as Larry Bloom on Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black." His performance introduced him to a new audience and demonstrated his ability to move beyond the persona that defined his early career. Through a combination of iconic film roles, steady television work, and reinvention over time, Jason Biggs has sustained a durable career in American entertainment.

American Pie Salary

Jason Biggs earned $1 million for his first "American Pie" appearance, $2 million for the second, and $5 million for his third and fourth. That's a total of $13 million for his work on the "American Pie" franchise.

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Early Life

Jason Biggs was born Jason Matthew Biggs on May 12, 1978, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. His mother, Angela, worked as a nurse, and his father, Gary Biggs, managed a shipping company. He grew up in a Roman Catholic household alongside his two sisters, Heather and Chiara.

Biggs attended Hasbrouck Heights High School, where he played on the tennis and wrestling teams. After graduating in 1996, he enrolled at New York University before transferring to Montclair State University. He ultimately left college after landing a television role that required him to relocate to Los Angeles, marking the point at which acting became his full-time focus.

Child Actor And Early Breakthroughs

Jason Biggs began acting professionally at the age of five and earned his Screen Actors Guild card in 1988 following an appearance in a Pathmark commercial. His early career quickly expanded into film, television, and theater. He made his big-screen debut in 1991 in "The Boy Who Cried Bitch" and that same year appeared on the Fox sitcom "Drexell's Class," which earned a Young Artist Award nomination for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast.

At just 12 years old, Biggs appeared on Broadway opposite Judd Hirsch in "Conversations with My Father," demonstrating an early comfort with live theater. From 1994 to 1995, he played Pete Wendall on the daytime soap opera "As the World Turns," a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination and provided steady national exposure during his teenage years.

American Pie

After several smaller film and television roles, including the film "Camp Stories" and the short-lived ABC drama "Total Security," Biggs landed the role that would define the public perception of his career. In 1999, he starred as Jim Levenstein in the comedy "American Pie." The film, which also starred Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan, Natasha Lyonne, Shannon Elizabeth, and Mena Suvari, became an unexpected global hit and a defining entry in the late-1990s teen comedy boom.

Biggs's performance as the awkward, earnest lead turned him into an overnight pop culture fixture. He reprised the role in multiple sequels, including "American Pie 2," "American Wedding," and later "American Reunion," making Jim Levenstein one of the most recognizable comedy characters of his generation.

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Early 2000s Film Run

In the immediate aftermath of "American Pie," Biggs became a reliable leading man in studio comedies and youth-oriented films. He starred in "Boys and Girls," "Loser," and "Saving Silverman," while also appearing in higher-profile ensemble projects such as "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and "Prozac Nation."

While these films varied in critical reception, they solidified Biggs as a bankable comedic presence during the early 2000s. Rather than fully leaning into one archetype, he balanced broad comedy with supporting roles that kept him active across different types of projects.

Theater And Television Work

Alongside his film career, Biggs maintained a strong connection to theater. In 2002, he appeared on Broadway in "The Graduate" alongside Kathleen Turner and Alicia Silverstone. He later starred in Daniel Goldfarb's "Modern Orthodox" from 2004 to 2005, earning praise for his stage work in New York.

During this period, Biggs also made numerous television guest appearances, including roles on "Frasier," "Will & Grace," and even "Sesame Street." He remained a visible presence in pop culture while diversifying his résumé beyond feature films.

Voice Acting, Indie Films, And Reinvention

In the mid-to-late 2000s, Biggs shifted toward a mix of voice acting, independent films, and offbeat projects. He voiced the character of Insecure Penguin in "Farce of the Penguins" and appeared in films such as "Wedding Daze," "My Best Friend's Girl," and "Lower Learning." He also returned to theater with a Second Stage production of Howard Korder's "Boys' Life."

Biggs additionally pursued writing, contributing a poem to the anthology "What's Your Exit? A Literary Detour through New Jersey" and later writing an essay for "Oy! Only Six? Why Not More: Six-Word Memoirs on Jewish Life," signaling a creative curiosity beyond acting.

Television Resurgence And "Orange Is the New Black"

A major career resurgence arrived in 2013 when Biggs was cast as Larry Bloom on Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black." As the fiancé of the show's lead character, he played a prominent role during the series' early seasons, introducing him to a new generation of viewers and reestablishing his television credibility during the streaming era.

Around the same time, he voiced Leonardo on Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," expanding his work in animation and family-oriented programming.

Later Projects And Hosting

In the late 2010s and early 2020s, Biggs continued balancing acting, producing, and hosting. He returned to Broadway in "The Heidi Chronicles" and appeared in films including "Amateur Night," "Who We Are Now," "Dear Dictator," and "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot."

In 2020, he starred in the Fox sitcom "Outmatched" and earned critical recognition for "The Subject," a film he both produced and starred in. In 2021, Biggs expanded into unscripted television as the host of the Fox game show "Cherries Wild."

Personal Life

Jason married his "My Best Friend's Girl" co-star Jenny Mollen on April 23, 2008, and they have two sons, Sid (born February 15, 2014) and Lazlo (born October 2, 2017).

Biggs enjoys playing tennis, and in 2013, he teamed up with "The Office" star Rainn Wilson to play an exhibition doubles match against tennis pros Chris Evert and Monica Seles at the U.S. Open. Jason is a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and in 2014, he appeared in an anti-SeaWorld video for the organization. Two years later, Biggs and Mollen appeared in a PETA video to raise awareness about animal cruelty in the circus. In 2015, Jason was presented with a Humanitarian Award at PETA's 35th Anniversary Gala.

Awards and Nominations

Biggs has been nominated for three MTV Movie Awards, winning Best Kiss (shared with Seann William Scott) for "American Pie 2" in 2002. He was named Best Actor for "Guy X" at the 2005 Taormina International Film Festival, and "The Subject" earned him Best Actor awards at the Breckenridge Festival of Film, Loudoun Arts Film Festival, and San Antonio Film Festival in 2020. The Young Hollywood Awards named the "American Pie" cast Best Ensemble Cast in 2000, and Jason shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series with his "Orange Is the New Black" castmates in 2015. Biggs has earned seven Teen Choice Award nominations for "Loser," "American Pie," "American Pie 2," "American Wedding," and "American Reunion," and he has also received nominations from the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards ("American Pie"), Daytime Emmy Awards ("As the World Turns"), and Soap Opera Digest Awards (""As the World Turns"). The cast of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" earned Behind the Voice Actors Award nominations for Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series (2013) and Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series – Action/Drama (2014).

Real Estate

In 2013, Jason and Jenny spent $3.9 million for a 2.5-acre property in Beverly Hills. They sold this house in 2015 for $4.5 million. Also in 2013, they bought their first Manhattan apartment for $2.55 million. In 2018, they sold this apartment for a $100,000 profit. In June 2017, the couple spent $7 million on a New York City apartment in the Tribeca neighborhood.

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