Last updated on: November 27, 2024
Jason Schwartzman is an American actor and musician. He gained international recognition for his unique fashion style and creative work, as well as in film. Let’s get to his life, career, and achievements.
| Quick Facts About Jason Schwartzman | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jason Francesco Schwartzman |
| Birthdate | June 26, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actor, Musician, Producer, Writer |
| Husband/Wife | Brady Cunningham (married in 2009) |
| Education | Attended the University of California, Santa Cruz |
| Age
Height |
44 years and 5 months old
1.68 m |
| Parents | Talia Shire (mother), Jack Schwartzman (father) |
| Siblings | Robert Carmine, Matthew Orlando Shire, Stephanie Schwartzman, John Schwartzman |
| Children | Two children: Una Schwartzman |
| Net Worth | Approximately $20 million (2024) |
Early Life and Family
Jason Schwartzman was born on June 26, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. He was brought up in a family of talented people. His mother, Talia Shire, is an actress who appeared in The Godfather and Rocky. His father, Jack Schwartzman, was a film producer. Jason’s extended family is also famous. He is the nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola and the cousin of Sofia Coppola and Nicolas Cage.
Acting Career
Jason has started acting from an early age. His first major film appearance was in the movie Rushmore (1998). He portrayed the character of Max Fischer, a charming and ambitious high school student. The movie was produced by Wes Anderson and is one of his most famous. Jason received critical acclaim and gained fame from this role.
He collaborated with Wes Anderson many times after Rushmore. Some of their joint movies are:
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) – voice role
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Asteroid City (2023)
Jason has acted in other famous films also, such as:
I Heart Huckabees (2004)
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
He is particularly famous for funny and quirky characters.
Music Career
He’s not only an actor; he’s a musician too. He is known for being the drummer for Phantom Planet. Phantom Planet, of course, is well known for their song California, which was the theme song for the television series The O.C.
Later, Jason began doing solo music. He produced songs under the name Coconut Records. He released two albums: Nighttiming in 2007 and Davy in 2009. His music is indie pop and is enjoyed by fans for catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics.
Personal Life
Jason is married to designer Brady Cunningham. He married her in 2009 and they have two daughters. When not working, Jason loves to spend with his family.
What’s So Special About Him?
Jason Schwartzman is special because he has so many talents. He has charm and comedy in the movies that he acts in. His music shows another creative side and connects people. He also loves to work with close friends like Wes Anderson, which makes his movies all the more special.
Fun Facts About Jason
He was only 17 when he acted in Rushmore.
He quit Phantom Planet to concentrate on acting.
He writes his own music and has a multiplicity of instruments.
Source: celebs.infoseemedia.com
