Jason Biggs
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Birth Name:
Jason Matthew Biggs
Birth Place:
New Jersey, USA
Ethnicity:
Italian
The actor became famous for his role as Jim Levenstein in the movie American Pie. He was born in New Jersey and although he has been portrayed as a Jewish character in some of his films he is actually of Italian heritage.
His surname Biggs is of English origin therefore this could either mean he has English heritage or his family changed their name from Italian to English.
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April 11th, 2009
why is his last name Biggs? Biggs is and English last name. Wouldn’t he have an Italian last name?
July 5th, 2009
I wouldn’t necessarily assume that his father is of English descent. Father’s family may well have changed their name from something Italian to “Biggs”.
July 5th, 2009
Youre right Deer, thanks for the comment. I agree with you, Id assume his family changed their name to an English one. Its not unusual for Italian American families to have done that in the past.
ethnic
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September 25th, 2009
Jason Biggs is cool guy. I’ve met him @ Ivar club in Hollywood…few years ago. He was not rude at all. Some actors r sooo cruel. Jason was smooth to be around with.
September 25th, 2009
thats surprising to hear especially as you met him in a club. People’s egos tend to inflate in that kind of setting.
ethnic
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October 30th, 2009
He has mentioned that he’s part Welsh and Biggs is a Welsh name.
November 3rd, 2009
jessie do you have link to that info?
Ethnic
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January 26th, 2010
I am surprised he is Italian, I thought he was Jewish too, mostly because of the last name and the fact that he always plays Jewish characters.
February 26th, 2010
This guy isn’t Jewish…whoa! He looks Jewish and always plays Jewish characters (American Pie, Saving Silverman, etc.) He does not look Italian. Maybe he is half. He looks Jewish or Irish.