Jason Schwartzman

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Biography

Despite being a part of a Hollywood legacy, actor Jason Schwartzman squarely earned his own regard as an actor with his knack for thoughtful, melancholy characters with a dry sense of humor. His unique screen presence was apparent from his debut as an oddly adult prep school student in Wes Anderson's "Rushmore" (1998). After the release of that critical darling, he would reteam with the hit-and-miss director to co-script the less popular "The …
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Job Title

Actor, Writer, Music, Other

Born

Jason Francesco Schwartzman on June 26, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Milestones

2012

Once again directed by Wes Anderson in the romantic adventure "Moonrise Kingdom"

2010

Co-starred opposite Michael Cera in the comic book adaptation "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"

2009

Voiced Mr. Fox's (George Clooney) son in Wes Anderson's animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl book, "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

2009

Cast as writer Jonathan Ames, who moonlights as a private detective on the HBO drama series "Bored to Death"

2009

Played egotistical actor Mark Taylor Jackson in Judd Apatow's "Funny People"

2007

Co-starred with Natalie Portman in "The Darjeeling Limited" short prologue "Hotel Chevalier"

2007

Re-teamed with director Wes Anderson in "The Darjeeling Limited"; also co-wrote with Anderson

2006

Formed the band Coconut Records

2006

Portrayed Louis XVI opposite Kirsten Dunst in Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette"

2005

Co-starred as struggling musician Jeremy in "Shopgirl" opposite Claire Danes and Steve Martin; adapted by Martin from his novella

2005

Cast opposite Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman in the big screen adaptation of "Bewitched"

2004

Starred on the short-lived Fox comedy "Cracking Up"

2004

Joined Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin in David O. Russell's "I Heart Huckabee's"

2002

Co-starred in the comedy film "Slackers"

2003

Co-starred in Joe Pantoliano's directorial debut "Just Like Mona"

2001

Appeared in Roman Coppola's feature directing debut "CQ"; film screened out of competition at Cannes

1998

Made film acting debut in leading role of Max Fischer in Wes Anderson's quirky comedy "Rushmore"

1998

Phantom Planet appeared as guests on an episode of the ABC sitcom "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"

1997

Appeared in the music video for the rock remix of "It's All About the Benjamins" by Puff Daddy

1994

At age 14, formed band Phantom Planet

Auditioned for the role of Tom Hanks' matchmaking son in "Sleepless In Seattle"; did not get the part

1992

Worked as a production intern in "Bed & Breakfast," produced by his father and starred his mother