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Jason Mewes

Jason Mewes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 12, 1974
Age51
BirthplaceHighlands, New Jersey, USA
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Jason Mewes's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPortraying Jay in the 'Jay and Silent Bob' films including 'Clerks,' 'Mallrats,' 'Dogma,' and their spin offs within the View Askewniverse.

Intro

Jason Mewes is an American actor, producer, and podcaster best known for his role as Jay in the Jay and Silent Bob duo, which appears in several comedy films directed by Kevin Smith.

Early Life & Background

Jason Mewes was raised in Highlands, New Jersey. He grew up in a working-class family and became friends with filmmaker Kevin Smith during his youth, which led to his entry into independent films.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role as Jay in 'Clerks' (1994)
  • Starred in 'Mallrats' (1995), 'Chasing Amy' (1997), 'Dogma' (1999), 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' (2001), and 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot' (2019)
  • Frequent collaborations with director Kevin Smith
  • Co-hosts the 'Jay & Silent Bob Get Old' podcast

Trivia

  • Mewes overcame a lengthy struggle with substance abuse, documented in public and through the podcast he co-hosts with Kevin Smith.[2]
  • Appeared as himself in various reality and comedy programs related to the View Askewniverse.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jason Mewes?

Jason Mewes is 51 years old.

When was Jason Mewes born?

Jason Mewes was born the 12 June 1974.

Where is Jason Mewes from?

Highlands, New Jersey, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About June 12th, 1974, in brief:

  • Day of the week: June 12th, 1974 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods
  • #1 UK song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
  • Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Mewes
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0582939/