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Jason Biggs In 'Anything Else'

By Rome Neal

September 16, 2003 / 1:09 PM EDT / CBS

Many know Jason Biggs as the "American Pie" guy, but he is also a well-respected young actor.

With his latest role in the romantic comedy "Anything Else," Biggs joins an illustrious list of actors who have had the opportunity to star in a Woody Allen film.

Biggs visited The Early Show to discuss his new movie role.

Jason Biggs stars as Jerry Falk, an aspiring writer in New York, who falls in love at first sight with a free-spirited young woman named Amanda (Christina Ricci). But he painfully finds out that it may not be the best type of love for him.

Biggs describes Amanda as selfish, which leads to infidelity and committal issues. Jerry, he says, is the complete opposite of the object of his affection — the romantic is a selfless person to a fault. The lead character in the movie is timid about ending relationships and forgives Amanda many times, Biggs explains.

The young actor says he was initially ecstatic to hear Woody Allen was interested in casting him for the part of Jerry. But, Biggs says, he was nervous for the first two weeks working on the movie set. He says, however, working with Allen was a great learning experience.

Biggs says he also enjoyed working with Ricci, with whom he previously collaborated on the soon-to-be-released "Prozac Nation." He says they have great chemistry on screen.

Some Facts About Jason Biggs

Born in Pompton Plains, N.J., on May 12, 1978

In 1983, Biggs began acting at age 5

In 1991, Biggs starred opposite Judd Hirsch in the Seattle production of "Conversations With My Father"; appeared in early previews on Broadway; the young actor had regular role on "Drexell's Class"

From 1994 to 1995, Biggs portrayed troubled teen Pete Wendall on the CBS daytime serial "As the World Turns"; received Daytime Emmy nomination

In 1997, Biggs played recurring role on Fox television's "Total Security"

In 1999, Biggs had a memorable starring role in the ensemble of the teen comedy "American Pie"

In 2000, Biggs portrayed a sex-obsessed student in the college-set comedy "Boys and Girls," starring Freddie Prinze Jr; Biggs starred with Mena Suvari in Amy Heckerling's comedy "Loser"

In 2001, Biggs starred in the comedy "Saving Silverman"; reprised role of Jim in the sequel "American Pie 2"

In 2002, Biggs starred as Benjamin Braddock in the Broadway adaptation of "The Graduate"

In 2003, Biggs was cast in his first dramatic film lead opposite Christina Ricci in "Prozac Nation"; he reunited with the cast of "American Pie" for "American Wedding"; Biggs also stars with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez and Liv Tyler in Kevin Smith's upcoming romantic comedy "Jersey Girl"

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