Biography for
Jason Schwartzman More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

26 June 1980, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name

Jason Francesco Schwartzman

Height

5' 6" (1.68 m)

Trivia

Attended Windward School in Los Angeles.

Son of producer Jack Schwartzman and actress Talia Shire.

Nephew of Francis Ford Coppola and cousin of Nicolas Cage

He is a drummer, and formed the band Phantom Planet when he was 14.

Dated actress Selma Blair. [2001]

Cousin of director/actress/designer Sofia Coppola and Roman Coppola.

Brother of actor Robert Schwartzman.

Schwartzman's band, Phantom Planet, opened for Incubus on their 2002 tour.

Released a single in 2002 with Evan Dando and Ben Lee

Half brother of cinematographer John Schwartzman and Stephanie Schwartzman.

Little brother Robert Schwartzman is the singer in the band Rooney.

Left Phantom Planet to pursue acting full time.

During the 2004 Oscars, in the cinematography category, he was shown in the live picture box that should have been for half brother John Schwartzman, for the movie Seabiscuit (2003), he looked a little surprised to have a camera on him.

Ex-band member of Phantom Planet who later provided the theme song for the hit Television series "The O.C." (2003).

Very close friends with actress Claire Danes.

Played drums on 2 tracks of Ben Lee's album "Awake is the New Sleep (2005)".

Great-grandson of Francesco Pennino.

Where Are They Now

(August 2003) On August 3rd, 2003 he announced his departure from his band of nine years, Phantom Planet. Phantom Planet's latest CD is due out this fall.

(June 2005) Working with students from around the country at a debate camp.

(March 2007) Released his debut album, 'Nighttiming' for his band Coconut Records.

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