- Nephew of Francis Ford Coppola.
- Cousin of director/actress/designer Sofia Coppola, Roman Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Christopher Coppola and Marc Coppola.
- Son of producer Jack Schwartzman and actress Talia Shire.
- He is a drummer, and formed the band Phantom Planet when he was 14.
- Ex-band member of Phantom Planet who later provided the theme song for the hit Television series The O.C. (2003).
- 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.
- His paternal grandparents were Polish Jewish immigrants. His mother is of Italian descent.
- Schwartzman's band, Phantom Planet, opened for Incubus on their 2002 tour.
- Grandson of Carmine Coppola and Italia Coppola.
- He has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Rushmore (1998).
- Younger brother Robert Schwartzman is the singer in the band Rooney.
- Jason and Brady became the parents of a daughter, Marlowe Rivers Schwartzman, on December 4, 2010 in Los Angeles.
- Released a single in 2002 with Evan Dando and Ben Lee
- Very close friends with actress Claire Danes.
- He was directed by his cousin Sofia Coppola in Marie Antoinette (2006).
- Left Phantom Planet to pursue acting full time.
- Released his debut album, "Nighttiming" for his band "Coconut Records". (March 2007)
- Older brother of actor Robert Schwartzman.
- Half-brother of cinematographer John Schwartzman and Stephanie Schwartzman.
- Jason and his wife, Brady Cunningham, are expecting a baby [August 12, 2010]. Brady is a fashion designer.
- Played drums on 2 tracks of Ben Lee's album "Awake is the New Sleep" (2005).
- Attended Windward School in Los Angeles.
- 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. (August 2003)
- Great-grandson of Francesco Pennino.
- Working with students from around the country at a debate camp. (June 2005)
- Brother-in-law of Zoey Grossman.
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