Jason Schwartzman is an American actor and musician who became known for his appearance in Wes Anderson films, including ‘Rushmore’ (1998), ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ (2009), and ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (2014). He is also known for his roles as Jonathan Ames on HBO’s comedy series ‘Bored to Death’ and Bradford Sharp in ‘Mozart in the Jungle’.
His other notable films include ‘I Heart Huckabees’ (2004), ‘Funny People’ (2009), ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ (2010), and ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ (2013).
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Jason Schwartzman Biography
Jason Schwartzman was born on the 26th of June 1980, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. He’s currently 41 years old.
| Birth Name | Jason Francesco Schwartzman |
| Nickname | Jason |
| Date of Birth | June 26, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Actor, Musician, Screenwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Polish Jewish and Italian |
| Residence | San Fernando Valley, California, U.S. |
Family
- Father – Jack Schwartzman (Film Producer)
- Mother – Talia Shire (Actress)
- Siblings – Robert Schwartzman (Younger Brother) (Actor), John Schwartzman (Older Brother) (Cinematographer), Matthew Orlando Shire (Older Brother) (Screenwriter), Stephanie Schwartzman (Older Sister)
Education
Schwartzman attended Windward School in West Los Angeles.
Jason Schwartzman Wife
Jason Schwartzman married his long-time girlfriend and fashion designer Brady Cunningham in the San Fernando Valley home on July 11, 2009. Together, they have two daughters, Marlowe Rivers Schwartzman (born December 4, 2010) and Una Schwartzman (born April 2014)
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 6 inches Centimeters – 168 cm Meters – 1.68 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 69 kg Pounds – 152 lbs |
| Body Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 12 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Jason Schwartzman earned his first acting credits as Max Fischer in 1998 with Wes Anderson’s comedy-drama film ‘Rushmore’.
Television Debut
Jason made his first television appearance as himself in the 1998 American sitcom, ‘Sabrina, the Teenage Witch’ in just one episode titled ‘And the Sabrina Goes to.’
Debut Album
Schwartzman released his debut studio album titled ‘Nighttiming’ on March 20, 2007 via Young Baby Records.
Brand Endorsements
He has done endorsement works for Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited, and HP Split x2.
He appeared in a TV commercial We Were Very Bad Boys with Alec Baldwin for Amazon Echo in 2015.
Favorites Things
- Movie – Young Frankenstein (1974)
- Actor – Steve Martin
Jason Schwartzman Net Worth
As of 2024, Jason Schwartzman has a net worth of $25 million dollars.
Jason Schwartzman Facts
He formed his own band Phantom Planet when he was 14.He was a drummer.
Jason began his acting career at the 17 years old, when he starred in Wes Anderson’s Rushmore in 1998.
In 1999, he won a ‘YoungStar Award’ in the category ‘Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film’ for ‘Rushmore’.
He was included in GQ Magazine’s Top 10 Most Stylish Men in America in February 2009.
He is a vegetarian.
Jason is close friends with actress Claire Danes.
Schwartzman began an indie pop musical solo project called Coconut Records in 2006.
He was the co-founder, drummer and songwriter of the alternative rock band Phantom Planet for nine years. During his time, the band released two albums.