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Jason Biggs

Jason Matthew Biggs (born May 12, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for his lead role as Jim Levenstein in the American Pie film series (1999–2012). His other notable lead credits include Loser (2000), Saving Silverman (2001), Anything Else (2003), My Best Friend's Girl (2008), Life Happens (2011), Grassroots (2012), and Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023). In television, Biggs is known for his lead roles as the voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012–2014) and Larry Bloom in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2014; 2017; 2019). His other television lead credits include Drexell's Class (1991–1992), Total Security (1997), Mad Love (2011), and Outmatched (2020). He had a supporting role on the soap opera As the World Turns (1994–1995). Biggs has received a Screen Actors Guild Award alongside nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award and a Satellite Award.

Infobox

Born
Jason Matthew Biggs (1978-05-12) May 12, 1978 (age 47)Pompton Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1983–present
Spouse
mw- Jenny Mollen (m. 2008)
Children
2

Tables

Film · Filmography › Film
1997
Role(s)
Abby
1999
Role(s)
Jim Levenstein
Role(s)
Student/Guy in Red Track Suit
Notes
uncredited
2000
Role(s)
Hunter/Steve
Role(s)
Paul Tannek
2001
Role(s)
Darren Silverman
Role(s)
Jim Levenstein
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Cameo
Role(s)
Rafe
2003
Role(s)
Jim Levenstein
Role(s)
Jerry Falk
2004
Role(s)
Arthur Brickman
2005
Role(s)
Corporal Rudy Spruance
2006
Role(s)
Insecure Penguin
Notes
Voice
Role(s)
Charlie Cooper
Role(s)
Anderson
2007
The Glitch
Role(s)
Alan
Notes
Short film
2008
Role(s)
Dan Sianidis
Role(s)
Dustin
Role(s)
Tom Willoman
2009
Kidnapping Caitlynn
Role(s)
Max
Notes
Short film
2010
Role(s)
Jim Levenstein
Notes
Archive footage; uncredited
The Third Rule
Role(s)
Don
Notes
Short film
2011
Role(s)
Sergei
Role(s)
Phil Campbell
2012
Role(s)
Jim Levenstein
Notes
Also executive producer
2016
Role(s)
Guy Carter
2017
Role(s)
Vince
2018
Role(s)
Mr. Spines
2019
Role(s)
Himself
2020
Role(s)
Phil Waterhouse
2021
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary; Archive footage; uncredited
2023
Role(s)
Rob Sanders
2024
Role(s)
Construction Worker
Role(s)
Himself
2025
Role(s)
Kevin Stanwell
Notes
also director
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1991
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Boy
The Boy Who Cried Bitch
Robert
1997
Camp Stories
Abby
1999
American Pie
Jim Levenstein
Detroit Rock City
Student/Guy in Red Track Suit
uncredited
2000
Boys and Girls
Hunter/Steve
Loser
Paul Tannek
2001
Saving Silverman
Darren Silverman
American Pie 2
Jim Levenstein
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Himself
Cameo
Prozac Nation
Rafe
2003
American Wedding
Jim Levenstein
Anything Else
Jerry Falk
2004
Jersey Girl
Arthur Brickman
2005
Guy X
Corporal Rudy Spruance
2006
Farce of the Penguins
Insecure Penguin
Voice
Eight Below
Charlie Cooper
Wedding Daze
Anderson
2007
The Glitch
Alan
Short film
2008
Over Her Dead Body
Dan Sianidis
My Best Friend's Girl
Dustin
Lower Learning
Tom Willoman
2009
Kidnapping Caitlynn
Max
Short film
2010
Remember Me
Jim Levenstein
Archive footage; uncredited
The Third Rule
Don
Short film
2011
Life Happens
Sergei
Grassroots
Phil Campbell
2012
American Reunion
Jim Levenstein
Also executive producer
2016
Amateur Night
Guy Carter
2017
Who We Are Now
Vince
2018
Dear Dictator
Mr. Spines
2019
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Himself
2020
The Subject
Phil Waterhouse
2021
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Himself
Documentary; Archive footage; uncredited
2023
Best. Christmas. Ever.
Rob Sanders
2024
The 4:30 Movie
Construction Worker
Operation Taco Gary's
Himself
2025
Untitled Home Invasion Romance
Kevin Stanwell
also director
Television · Filmography › Television
1990
The Fotis Sevastakis Story
Notes
Television film; Unaired
1991–1992
Role(s)
Drexell's Class
Notes
Willie Trancas
1994–1995
Role(s)
As the World Turns
Notes
Pete Wendall
1997
Role(s)
Robbie Rosenfeld
Notes
Main role; 13 episodes (7 unaired)
2001
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
2 episodes
2002
Role(s)
Rick Steve
Notes
Episode: "The Good, the Bad and the Lazy"
2004
Role(s)
Dr. Hauck
Notes
Episode: "Goodnight, Seattle: Part 2"
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Baby Bear Tries to Make Curly Sleep"
2005
Role(s)
Baby Glenn
Notes
Episode: "The Hole Truth"
2006
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "The Break-Up"
2007
I'm in Hell
Role(s)
Nick
Notes
Television film; Also producer
2009
Happiness Isn't Everything
Role(s)
Jason Hamburger
Notes
CBS pilot; Also producer
2011
Role(s)
Ben Parr
Notes
Main role; 13 episodes; Also producer
2012–2014
Role(s)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Notes
Leonardo / Rat Man Freak (voice)
2012–2013
Role(s)
The Good Wife
Notes
Dylan Stack
2012
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Episode #14.2"
2013–2014; 2017; 2019
Role(s)
Orange Is the New Black
Notes
Larry Bloom
2014
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Game Night: Behind Bars"
Role(s)
Reed Kelly
Notes
Episode: "Out-Of-Body Issues"
2016
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Mean Guest"
2017
Role(s)
Dylan Stack
Notes
Episode: "Chaos"
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Television film
2018
Role(s)
Himself (Host)
Notes
Episode: "Brian Balthazar; Jason Biggs"
2019
Role(s)
Himself (Guest)
Notes
Episode: "Week 3"
2020
Role(s)
Mike
Notes
Main role; 10 episodes
Role(s)
Guest panelist
Notes
Episode: "The Playoffs: Group A"
2021
Role(s)
Himself (host)
Notes
Main role
Jason Biggs' Cash at Your Door
Role(s)
Himself (host)
Notes
Main role
2022
Role(s)
Det. Andy Parlato-Goldstein
Notes
2 episodes
2024
Blue Ribbon Baking Championship
Role(s)
Himself (host)
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1990
The Fotis Sevastakis Story
Television film; Unaired
1991–1992
Drexell's Class
Willie Trancas
Main role; 14 episodes
1994–1995
As the World Turns
Pete Wendall
Recurring role; 7 episodes
1997
Total Security
Robbie Rosenfeld
Main role; 13 episodes (7 unaired)
2001
The Andy Dick Show
Himself
2 episodes
2002
Off Centre
Rick Steve
Episode: "The Good, the Bad and the Lazy"
2004
Frasier
Dr. Hauck
Episode: "Goodnight, Seattle: Part 2"
Sesame Street
Himself
Episode: "Baby Bear Tries to Make Curly Sleep"
2005
Will & Grace
Baby Glenn
Episode: "The Hole Truth"
2006
Blowin' Up
Himself
Episode: "The Break-Up"
2007
I'm in Hell
Nick
Television film; Also producer
2009
Happiness Isn't Everything
Jason Hamburger
CBS pilot; Also producer
2011
Mad Love
Ben Parr
Main role; 13 episodes; Also producer
2012–2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Leonardo / Rat Man Freak (voice)
Main role (season 1–2)Episode: "Of Rats and Men" (Rat Man Freak voice)
2012–2013
The Good Wife
Dylan Stack
2 episodes
2012
8 Out of 10 Cats
Himself
Episode: "Episode "
2013–2014; 2017; 2019
Orange Is the New Black
Larry Bloom
Main role (season 1–2), guest (season 5), recurring (season 7)30 episodes
2014
Hollywood Game Night
Himself
Episode: "Game Night: Behind Bars"
Deadbeat
Reed Kelly
Episode: "Out-Of-Body Issues"
2016
Nightcap
Himself
Episode: "Mean Guest"
2017
The Good Fight
Dylan Stack
Episode: "Chaos"
Angry Angel
Himself
Television film
2018
The Wendy Williams Show
Himself (Host)
Episode: "Brian Balthazar; Jason Biggs"
2019
The Bachelorette
Himself (Guest)
Episode: "Week 3"
2020
Outmatched
Mike
Main role; 10 episodes
The Masked Singer
Guest panelist
Episode: "The Playoffs: Group A"
2021
Cherries Wild
Himself (host)
Main role
Jason Biggs' Cash at Your Door
Himself (host)
Main role
2022
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Det. Andy Parlato-Goldstein
2 episodes
2024
Blue Ribbon Baking Championship
Himself (host)
Music videos · Filmography › Music videos
2000
Role(s)
Wheatus
Notes
Paul Tannek
Year
Title
Artist
Role
2000
"Teenage Dirtbag"
Wheatus
Paul Tannek
· Awards and nominations
1995
Role(s)
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Notes
As the World Turns
Role(s)
Outstanding Male Newcomer
Notes
Nominated
2000
Role(s)
Favorite Actor – Newcomer
Notes
American Pie
Role(s)
Best Comedic Performance
Notes
Nominated
Breakthrough Male Performance
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Film – Choice Actor
Notes
Nominated
Film – Choice Chemistry
Role(s)
Nominated
Film – Wipeout Scene of the Summer
Role(s)
Loser
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Ensemble Cast
Notes
American Pie
2002
Role(s)
Best Kiss (shared with Seann William Scott)
Notes
American Pie 2
Best Line
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Choice Movie Actor – Comedy
Notes
Nominated
2004
Choice Movie Hissy Fit
Role(s)
American Wedding
Notes
Nominated
2005
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
Guy X
2012
Role(s)
Choice Movie Actor – Comedy
Notes
American Reunion
2014
Role(s)
Best Cast – Television Series
Notes
Orange is the New Black
2015
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Notes
Won
2020
Breckenridge Festival of Film
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
The Subject
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
Won
Loudoun Arts Film Festival
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
Won
Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
1995
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
As the World Turns
Nominated
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Outstanding Male Newcomer
Nominated
2000
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Favorite Actor – Newcomer
American Pie
Nominated
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Best Comedic Performance
Nominated
Breakthrough Male Performance
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Film – Choice Actor
Nominated
Film – Choice Chemistry
Nominated
Film – Wipeout Scene of the Summer
Loser
Nominated
Young Hollywood Awards
Best Ensemble Cast
American Pie
Won
2002
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Best Kiss (shared with Seann William Scott)
American Pie 2
Won
Best Line
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie Actor – Comedy
Nominated
2004
Choice Movie Hissy Fit
American Wedding
Nominated
Choice Movie Liplock (shared with Alyson Hannigan)
Nominated
2005
Taormina International Film Festival
Best Actor
Guy X
Won
2012
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie Actor – Comedy
American Reunion
Nominated
2014
Satellite Awards
Best Cast – Television Series
Orange is the New Black
Nominated
2015
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Won
2020
Breckenridge Festival of Film
Best Actor
The Subject
Won
San Antonio Film Festival
Best Actor
Won
Loudoun Arts Film Festival
Best Actor
Won
Theatre · Theater
2002
Role(s)
Benjamin Braddock
Notes
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
2004–05
Role(s)
Modern Orthodox
2008
Boys' Life
Notes
Second Stage Theater
2015
Role(s)
Scoop Rosenbaum
Notes
Music Box Theatre
Year
Title
Role
Theatre
Notes
1991–93
Conversations with My Father
Young Joey
Royale Theatre
2002
The Graduate
Benjamin Braddock
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
2004–05
Modern Orthodox
Dodger Stages Theatre
2008
Boys' Life
Second Stage Theater
2015
The Heidi Chronicles
Scoop Rosenbaum
Music Box Theatre

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