WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'American Pie,' 22 years later

Gabbi ShawDec 16, 2021, 21:38 IST

Some of the cast of "American Pie."MYCHELE DANIAU/AFP via Getty Images

"American Pie" was released in 1999 and created an entire new genre: the teen sex comedy.
While it hasn't aged in the best way, it spawned an entire franchise and jump-started many careers.

Jason Biggs played Jim Levenstein, a typical awkward high schooler with an affection for apple pie.

Biggs in 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Biggs, 43, is best-known now for his role as Larry in "Orange Is the New Black."

Biggs in 2021.John Lamparski/Getty Images

Alyson Hannigan played Michelle, another high school student who had some interesting experiences at band camp.

Hannigan in 1999.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Hannigan, 47, starred on "How I Met Your Mother" from 2005 to 2014.

Hannigan in 2018.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Thomas Ian Nicholas played Kevin, Jim's only friend with a steady girlfriend.

Nicholas in 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Thomas Ian Nicholas, 41, is now an actor and producer.

Nicholas in 2020.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images

Kevin's girlfriend, Vicky, was played by Tara Reid.

Reid in 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Reid, 46, appeared in six "Sharknado" films from 2013 to 2018.

Reid in 2021.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Chris Klein played the jock of the friend group, Oz.

Klein in 1999.TheBarry King/Getty Images

Klein, 42, currently stars on the Netflix series "Sweet Magnolias."

Klein in 2018.Phillip Chin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Mena Suvari played Oz's love interest, the choir girl Heather.

Suvari in 1999.TheJim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Suvari, 42, is now part of the "American Horror Story" universe as Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia.

Suvari in 2019.Rachel Luna/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Eddie Kaye Thomas played the wise-beyond-his-years Finch.

Thomas in 1999.Evan Agostini/Getty Images

Thomas, 41, starred in the CBS series "Scorpion" from 2014 to 2018.

Thomas in 2018.Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Seann William Scott had a memorable role as the group's wild card, Stifler.

Scott in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Scott, 45, is set to star in a new Fox sitcom called "Welcome to Flatch."

Scott in 2019.Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

Shannon Elizabeth played foreign exchange student Nadia, as part of the film's cringiest plot line.

Elizabeth in 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Elizabeth, 48, is still acting — she's also a professional poker player.

Elizabeth in 2021.Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for GBK Brand Bar

Jennifer Coolidge played the iconic role of Stifler's mom.

Coolidge in "American Pie."Getty Images

Coolidge, 60, was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in "The White Lotus" in 2021.

Coolidge in 2021.Alexi J. Rosenfeld/WireImage/Getty Images

Eugene Levy played Jim's unnamed dad.

Levy in 2000.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Levy, who turns 75 on December 17, co-starred with his son Dan in "Schitt's Creek" from 2015 to 2020.

Levy in 2021.Rich Fury/Getty Images

Natasha Lyonne played Vicky's more experienced friend Jessica.

Lyonne in 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Lyonne, 42, is gearing up for the second season of her acclaimed Netflix series "Russian Doll."

Lyonne in 2021.John Lamparski/Getty Images

Chris Owen played the high school nerd, Sherman.

Owen in 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Owen, 41, reprised his role as Sherman in "American Reunion."

Owen in 2019.Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images

John Cho is simply credited as "MILF Guy."

Cho in 2001.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Cho, 49, starred in Netflix's recently canceled adaptation of "Cowboy Bebop."

Cho in 2021.Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Eli Marienthal played Stifler's younger brother.

Marienthal in 2000.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Marienthal, 35, is a co-director of Back to Earth, a backpacking program for teenagers.

Marienthal in 2012.David Livingston/Getty Images

Casey Affleck played Tom, Kevin's older brother.

Affleck in 2000.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Affleck, 46, won an Oscar in 2017 for "Manchester by the Sea."

Affleck in 2021.Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Haute Living

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