History of Jason Biggs in Timeline

Jason Biggs is an American actor recognized for his work in film and television. He has received a Screen Actors Guild Award and has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and a Satellite Award. Biggs is known for his comedic roles and contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 12, 1978: Jason Biggs' Birth

On May 12, 1978, Jason Matthew Biggs was born. He would later become an American actor known for his roles in film and television.

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1988: Received Screen Actors Guild Card

In 1988, at the age of 10, Jason Biggs received his Screen Actors Guild card for appearing in a TV commercial for Pathmark.

1991: Lead Role in Drexell's Class

From 1991, Jason Biggs had a lead role in Drexell's Class.

1992: End of Drexell's Class Role

In 1992, Jason Biggs' role in Drexell's Class ended.

1994: Supporting Role in As the World Turns

From 1994, Jason Biggs had a supporting role in the soap opera As the World Turns.

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1995: End of As the World Turns Role

In 1995, Jason Biggs' role in As the World Turns ended.

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1996: Attendance at New York University

In 1996, Jason Biggs attended New York University.

1997: Lead Role in Total Security

In 1997, Jason Biggs had a lead role in Total Security.

1997: Departure from New York University and Camp Stories

In 1997, Jason Biggs left New York University to pursue acting and starred in Camp Stories.

1999: American Pie Film Series Debut

In 1999, Jason Biggs began his lead role as Jim Levenstein in the American Pie film series.

2000: Starring Role in Loser

In 2000, Jason Biggs accepted a starring role in the movie Loser.

2001: Lead Role in Saving Silverman

In 2001, Jason Biggs played a notable lead role in the movie Saving Silverman.

2001: Starring in Saving Silverman and Teenage Dirtbag Music Video

In 2001, Jason Biggs starred in the comedy Saving Silverman and also appeared in the music video for the song "Teenage Dirtbag" by American rock band Wheatus.

2002: Broadway Debut in The Graduate

In 2002, Jason Biggs appeared in the Broadway production of The Graduate as Benjamin Braddock, alongside Kathleen Turner and Alicia Silverstone.

2003: Appearance in Anything Else

In 2003, Jason Biggs appeared as Jerry Falk in the Woody Allen romantic comedy Anything Else.

2004: Modern Orthodox Staging

In the 2004–2005 season, Jason Biggs portrayed an Orthodox Jew in Daniel Goldfarb's comedy, Modern Orthodox, staged at Dodger Stages theater in New York City.

2005: Modern Orthodox Staging

In the 2004–2005 season, Jason Biggs portrayed an Orthodox Jew in Daniel Goldfarb's comedy, Modern Orthodox, staged at Dodger Stages theater in New York City.

2006: Appearance in Blowin' Up and Hip-Hop Recording

In 2006, Jason Biggs was seen in the MTV reality show Blowin' Up with Jamie Kennedy and Stu Stone, which led to his participation in a hip-hop recording with Bay Area rapper E-40.

January 2008: Engagement to Jenny Mollen

In January 2008, Jason Biggs became engaged to his My Best Friend's Girl co-star, actress Jenny Mollen.

April 23, 2008: Marriage to Jenny Mollen

On April 23, 2008, Jason Biggs married actress Jenny Mollen.

2008: Lead Role in My Best Friend's Girl

In 2008, Jason Biggs played a notable lead role in the movie My Best Friend's Girl.

2008: Return to Stage in Boys' Life

In the fall of 2008, Jason Biggs returned to the stage in Howard Korder's Boys' Life at New York City's Second Stage Theatre.

2010: Literary Debut with 'Scratch-and-Sniff'

In 2010, Jason Biggs made his literary debut by contributing "Scratch-and-Sniff", a poem about growing up in New Jersey, to the anthology What's Your Exit? A Literary Detour through New Jersey.

2011: Lead Role in Mad Love

In 2011, Jason Biggs had a lead role in Mad Love.

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April 6, 2012: Release of American Reunion

On April 6, 2012, Jason Biggs reprised his role as Jim Levenstein in American Reunion, which was released on this date.

2012: Controversial Tweets

From 2012, Jason Biggs regularly caused controversy with his posts on Twitter, including sexual jokes about Ann Romney and Janna Ryan in response to the 2012 Republican National Convention.

2012: Voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

From 2012, Jason Biggs was known for his lead role as the voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

2012: Contribution to Oy! Only Six? Why Not More

In 2012, Jason Biggs contributed to the anthology Oy! Only Six? Why Not More: Six-Word Memoirs on Jewish Life with the self-ironic article "This is a Roman nose, OK?".

2012: Lead Role in Grassroots

In 2012, Jason Biggs played a notable lead role in the movie Grassroots.

2013: Lead Role in Orange Is the New Black

From 2013, Jason Biggs was known for his lead role as Larry Bloom in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.

February 15, 2014: Birth of First Son

On February 15, 2014, Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen's first son was born.

September 2014: Casting in The Heidi Chronicles

In September 2014, it was announced that Jason Biggs would star on Broadway in The Heidi Chronicles.

December 2014: Casting in Amateur Night

In December 2014, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Jason Biggs was cast to star in the comedy Amateur Night.

2014: Controversial Tweets about Malaysia Airlines

In 2014, Jason Biggs caused controversy with his tweets joking about the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.

2014: End of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Role

In 2014, Jason Biggs' role as the voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ended.

February 2015: Departure from Orange Is the New Black

In February 2015, Jason Biggs departed from the series Orange Is the New Black after two seasons.

2015: Move to Manhattan

In 2015, Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen sold their house in Los Angeles and moved to Manhattan, New York City.

2015: TV Guide Interview

In a 2015 interview in TV Guide, Jason Biggs recalled having to eat a doughnut repeatedly while filming a Pathmark commercial in 1988.

October 2, 2017: Birth of Second Son

On October 2, 2017, Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen's second son was born.

2017: Return to Orange Is the New Black

In 2017, Jason Biggs reprised his role as Larry Bloom in Orange Is the New Black.

2019: Final Appearance in Orange Is the New Black

2019 marked Jason Biggs' final appearance as Larry Bloom in Orange Is the New Black.

2020: Lead Role in Outmatched

In 2020, Jason Biggs had a lead role in Outmatched.

2023: Signing the 'No Hostage Left Behind Letter'

In 2023, Jason Biggs and his wife Jenny Mollen signed the "No Hostage Left Behind Letter", an open letter to US President Joe Biden calling for the release of all hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel.