Jason Schwartzman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jason Schwartzman
Schwartzman at the Berlinale 2024
Born	(1980-06-26) June 26, 1980 (age 45) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor musician
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Brady Cunningham ​ (m. 2009)​
Children	3
Parents	Jack Schwartzman (father) Talia Shire (mother)
Relatives	Robert Schwartzman (brother) John Schwartzman (half-brother) Carmine Coppola (grandfather) August Coppola (uncle) Francis Ford Coppola (uncle) Anton Coppola (great-uncle) Nicolas Cage (cousin) Sofia Coppola (cousin) Roman Coppola (cousin) Romy Mars (niece)
Musical career
Genres	Indie rock pop film score
Instruments	Vocals guitar keyboards drums
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Young Baby Coconut

Jason Schwartzman (born June 26, 1980) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his unique roles in movies and TV shows. Jason first started acting in 1998 in the film Rushmore. This movie was directed by Wes Anderson, and Jason has worked with him many times since.

He has appeared in several other Wes Anderson films, like The Darjeeling Limited (2007), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), and Asteroid City (2023). Jason even helped write the story for The Darjeeling Limited. You might also know him as Gideon Graves from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and the voice of the Spot in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023). Besides acting, Jason is also a talented musician. He has released music under the name Coconut Records and used to be the drummer for the band Phantom Planet.

Early Life and Family Connections

Jason Francesco Schwartzman was born in Los Angeles on June 26, 1980. His mother is actress Talia Shire, and his father was film producer Jack Schwartzman. Jason comes from a very famous family in the entertainment world. Many of his relatives are involved in movies and music.

His younger brother, Robert Schwartzman, is also an actor and musician. Jason's uncle is the famous filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who directed movies like The Godfather. This means Jason is cousins with actor Nicolas Cage and filmmakers Sofia Coppola and Roman Coppola. He grew up in Los Angeles and went to Windward School.

Jason's Acting Career

Jason Schwartzman began his acting journey in 1998. He was 18 years old when he starred in Wes Anderson's movie Rushmore. This role helped him become well-known.

Early Roles and Collaborations

In 2001, he appeared in CQ, a movie directed by his cousin Roman Coppola. He also starred in the comedy Slackers in 2002 and the drama Spun in 2003. In 2006, he played King Louis XVI in the film Marie Antoinette, which was directed by his cousin Sofia Coppola.

Voice Acting and Popular Roles

Jason has also done voice acting. He voiced Ash Fox in Wes Anderson's animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox. He called this movie "the best movie I've ever been a part of." In 2010, he played the villain Gideon Graves in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a movie based on popular comic books.

He starred in the HBO TV show Bored to Death from 2009 to 2011. In this show, he played a writer who secretly works as a private detective. In 2020, he had a big role as Josto Fadda in the TV series Fargo. More recently, in 2023, he played a main character in Wes Anderson's movie Asteroid City. He also voiced the villainous character, the Spot, in the animated movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Jason's Music Journey

Before he became a famous actor, Jason Schwartzman was a musician. He was the drummer and helped write songs for the band Phantom Planet.

Coconut Records and Other Projects

In 2007, Jason started his own solo music project called Coconut Records. His first album, Nighttiming, came out that year. It featured music by members of the band Incubus and even had appearances by actresses Zooey Deschanel and Kirsten Dunst. His second album, Davy, was released in 2009.

Jason's music has also been used in many movies and TV shows. He composed the theme song for his HBO series Bored to Death. He also contributed to the music for the film Funny People. His song "Microphone" was featured in the 2012 movie LOL.

Personal Life

Jason Schwartzman married Brady Cunningham, an art and design director, on July 11, 2009. They have three children together: two daughters and a son.

Jason has described himself as "basically a vegan" since 2006. In 2011, he narrated a video for Farm Sanctuary about how our food choices affect the environment.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the movies Jason Schwartzman has been in:

Selected Television Roles

Here are some of the TV shows Jason Schwartzman has appeared in:

Music Discography

Jason Schwartzman's solo music project is called Coconut Records.

See also

In Spanish: Jason Schwartzman para niños