Where Are The Original American Pie Cast Now?

When American Pie hit theaters in 1999 it reset the bar for raunchy coming-of-age comedies. The movie spawned sequels and spinoffs, gave us Stifler and the Sherminator, and served up moments you still quote. With that many unforgettable characters, you start to wonder what happened to the people who played them. Here’s a nostalgic check-in on the actors behind the chaos and the jokes.

Alyson Hannigan, From Band Geek to Lead

Alyson Hannigan turned Michelle from a shy band nerd into one of the film’s biggest scene-stealers, thanks in part to that unforgettable band camp line. Michelle and Jim fight, make up, and eventually marry in American Wedding, and Hannigan rode that momentum into TV stardom. She became a household name as Lily on How I Met Your Mother, a role that cemented her sitcom cred. Off camera she’s married to actor Alexis Denisof and they have two daughters.

Jason Biggs, Jim Grew Up Onscreen

Jason Biggs made Jim Levenstein the face of teenage embarrassment, from the webcam meltdown to the infamous pie moment. The character grows up across the series, but Biggs kept working, branching into TV roles like Larry Bloom on Orange Is The New Black. He’s married to writer and actor Jenny Mollen, they have two kids, and he’s been linked to hosting a new game show called Cash At Your Door. He still leans into that awkward-guy energy that made him famous.

Seann William Scott, Stifler Lives On

Seann William Scott made Stifler the most outrageous guy in the series, always ready to push a joke past the line. He didn’t disappear after American Pie, doing voice work for the Ice Age movies and keeping a steady slate of film and TV jobs. Off screen he keeps things low-key and surprisingly domestic, living with partner Olivia Korenberg and their dog, Dude. He still pops up in projects that let him play to his comic strengths.

Levy and Coolidge: Second Acts

Eugene Levy parlayed dad-joke fame into a huge second act alongside his son Dan with Schitt’s Creek, a show that earned big awards and brought him fresh attention. He now hosts and executive produces a travel series, keeps acting, and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Jennifer Coolidge went from scene-stealing cameos to awards recognition of her own, winning major TV trophies and landing higher-profile film roles. She’s stayed vocal about animal rights and cares for her rescued dog while embracing bigger parts and the spotlight.

Chris Klein as Chris “Oz” Ostreicher

Chris Ostreicher (Chris Klein), better known as “Oz” by his buddies, is introduced to us in the first American Pie as a classic jock. But the Lacrosse player eventually starts to show his sentimental side when he’s smitten by choir girl Heather. Although Oz and Heather date for roughly two movies, we learn in American Reunion (a film that depicts their lives 13 years later) that Oz has become a famous celebrity and is no longer with Heather. However, they end up getting back together in heartwarming fashion.

Chris Klein Now

The role of Oz is played by Chris Klein, whose strongest claim to fame will also always likely be American Pie. However, he recently played Cicada, a serial killer in the superhero series The Flash, as well as Bill Townsend in the recent Netflix series Sweet Magnolias. Beyond the glitz and glamor, Klein is also living a stable family life as well. A husband of six years to businesswoman Laina Rose Thyfault, the pair have one son, Frederick Easton.

Tara Reid as Vicky Lathum

It’s impossible to forget Vicky (Tara Reid), the blonde girlfriend of Kevin in the first American Pie. The pair initially seem to be a match made in heaven—until the second movie where they’re no longer together and awkwardly try to be just friends. Vicky also has one of the most classic scenes in the entire series. In the first film, she and Kevin are getting intimate in her room when her father knocks on the door. Her response lets the dad know that she’ll be there soon—but let’s just say that her exact words have two meanings. If you know, you know.

Tara Reid Now

Tara Reid was the perfect actress to play the role of Vicky in American Pie, and she’ll always be well remembered for it. As the years went on, she starred in various other productions, including that of the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother 8 in 2011. Her career took a positive turn in 2013 when she starred as April Wexler in the extended Sharknado film series. Outside of acting, Reid has shown her versatility in the fashion industry too, working recently with designer Michael Kuluva.

Thomas Ian Nicholas as Kevin Myers

Probably the least crazy one out of the original gang, Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas) appears to have it all figured out. He’s the only one in the first film who starts off with a steady girlfriend (Vicky), but as the films go on we learn that he too—just like his friends—doesn’t know what he’s doing. Eventually he and Vicky break up, and Kevin goes through some trial and error as his jealousy rears its head when he sees her with another guy. However, he shows his maturity by eventually accepting things as they are and appreciating her as a friend.

Thomas Ian Nicholas Now

Kevin is played by the talented Thomas Ian Nicholas, who actually was somewhat of a child star before American Pie for his role as Henry Rowengartner in 1993’s Rookie of the Year. Since American Pie, he’s taken somewhat of a break from the acting world—although he did recently star alongside Mickey Rourke in the 2021 thriller film Adverse. Regarding his personal life, he’s been married to musician DJ Colette since 2007 and has two beautiful children, Nolan River and Zoë Dylan.

Natasha Lyonne as Jessica

Every time Jessica (Natasha Lyonne) appears on screen in the American Pie films, you know she’ll probably say something memorable. From her sage-like wisdom about the birds and the bees (“The Rule of Three”) to her tendency to be brutally honest, she’s always fun to watch. When we see Jessica again in American Reunion, she’s just as funny and wise as ever. We also learn that she’s come out as a lesbian, a part of her that wasn’t clear in the original films.

Natasha Lyonne Now

Natasha Lyonne’s Jessica was a funny side character in American Pie, and folks will always remember her genius for it. However, she’s recently managed to expand her career legacy even further—mainly on the small screen. These days, she’s probably much better known for her role of Nicky Nichols in Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, and Nadia in the 2019 comedy drama series Russian Doll. In her personal life, she’s romantic partners with popular SNL comedian Fred Armisen.

Eugene Levy as Mr. Levenstein

Is there anything better than the incredible awkwardness between Jim and his dad? Mr. Levenstein, portrayed by the amazing Eugene Levy, has countless “adult talks” with his high school son Jim about growing up—and each one is funnier than the last. We watch him encourage Jim to get hot and heavy with the exchange student Nadia, reminisce about his intimacy with Jim’s mother, and not be judgmental when Jim accidentally glues his hand to his… well, you know.

Eugene Levy Now

Eugene Levy’s pride and glory will always be the role of Jim’s dad. He played that role so perfectly that it’s hard to imagine anything in his life overshadowing it. Shockingly, however, he recently has been making headlines for another career success. Together with his real-life son Dan Levy, Eugene recently produced and starred in the Emmy-winning sitcom Schitt’s Creek. For a younger generation that hasn’t seen American Pie, this is one show that Levy is pretty darn popular for.

Angela Little as Sheree

Sheree (Angela Little) doesn’t appear on screen for long in American Pie: Band Camp, but the impact she makes is pretty strong. Let’s just say that she gets caught on tape doing something inappropriate, and the footage gets released and then things get completely out of hand. You catch our drift. We’ve all done things we’re not proud of in life, and our heart goes out to Sheree, who sadly has her privacy invaded when she’s filmed in that moment.

Angela Little Now

Even though her role is small, Angela Little makes sure that we don’t forget her in that brief scene in American Pie: Band Camp. The truth is that Little’s primary profession isn’t that of acting, but rather modeling. Indeed, Little is actually a former Playboy model, and was even Playmate of the Month in August 1998. However, Little left that life behind her and got married in 2005 to actor Andy Mackenzie. They divorced in 2014, and she’s kept out of the spotlight since.

Jennifer Coolidge as Stifler’s Mom

As long as we’re talking about the characters' parents, we obviously have to talk about Stifler’s mom (Jennifer Coolidge). Along with Jim’s dad, she’s about as iconic a character as they come, and the sole origin of the term M.I.L.F. Many of Stifler’s classmates find his mom attractive, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t discuss Finch’s relationship with her. He and Stifler’s mom have an on-off romance that tends to blossom every time she shows up at the end of each film—and the scenes are nothing short of hilarious.

Jennifer Coolidge Now

Stifler’s mom rarely appears on screen, but when she does, it’s the amazing Jennifer Coolidge who brings such passion and life to her character. Coolidge is well-known across Hollywood and has played important roles in countless films such as Legally Blonde, A Cinderella Story, and A Night at the Roxbury. She recently had a small part in the Oscar nominated film Promising Young Woman and will appear in the upcoming Legally Blonde 3. Outside of her film career, Coolidge has been a strong supporter of animal rights, and even has a pet dog that she rescued from a Korean meat factory named Chuy.

Eddie Kaye Thomas as Paul Finch

Paul Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas), known best as simply Finch, brings a level of weirdness to the gang. He’s the oddball wallflower type who tends to butt heads with the boisterous Stifler—which makes things all the more hilarious when Finch strikes up a romance with Stifler’s mom. But even though he and Stifler’s mom are a love story for the ages, eventually we find him meeting someone new in American Reunion—the lovely Selena who appreciates his quirks.

Eddie Kaye Thomas Now

Eddie Kaye Thomas thrives as Finch in American Pie, and that’s probably how he’ll always be branded. But he too has managed to find success in a handful of other projects. For instance, Thomas portrayed Andy Rosenberg, the Jewish neighbor of Harold and Kumar in 2004’s Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. More recently he appeared as Dr. Tobias on the drama series Scorpion, but other than that has mostly remained away from the spotlight.

Fred Willard as Harold Flaherty

Michelle’s father Harold Flaherty (Fred Willard) is introduced to us during American Wedding, which centers around Jim and Michelle’s wedding. There’s a consistent level of “parent humor” that takes place in the American Pie films, and this is true with Michelle’s parents as well as Jim’s. Played by the late Fred Willard, Michelle’s father is originally shown to be a professional, straight-edged, serious-looking man—that is, until a funny scene involving an exotic dancer where he lets his guard down a little too much.

Fred Willard

Fred Willard, who’s no longer with us, is yet another well-respected actor who was cast in the American Pie films. While he’ll certainly be remembered for his role as Michelle’s dad, Willard has played plenty of well-known roles throughout his career—including that of Ed Harken in Anchorman. More recently, Willard played the role of Phil’s father in the popular comedy series Modern Family. A man who was married for 50 years, he sadly passed away in May of 2020.

Lisa Arturo as Amber

Amber (Lisa Arturo) is Danielle’s friend, the one who she pretended she was romantically involved with in American Pie 2. Once she and Danielle have the boys convinced that they’re a couple, they’re able to get them to do all sorts of things they wouldn’t normally do. For instance, the girls maintain that they’ll kiss each other—but only if Stifler and Jim kiss each other too. This plan actually works, and they follow through on their promise—much to the excitement of countless locals who were secretly listening to the whole sequence on walkie talkies.

Lisa Arturo Now

The talented Lisa Arturo plays the role of Amber, and sells it pretty darn well. Even though her role in American Pie 2 was small, it’s still the thing she’s best known for. More recently, she appeared in the popular drama series Ballers, but her most proud accomplishment as of late is her involvement with animal rescue. A frequent member of the recent reality show American Rescue Dog Show, she’s clearly found her calling!

Deborah Rush as Mary Flaherty

We talked about Michelle’s father, and now it’s time to discuss the brilliance of Mary Flaherty, Michelle’s mother (Deborah Rush). She too is first introduced to us in American Wedding as a traditional, serious woman with a no-nonsense attitude. However, this makes it all the more hilarious when she becomes an innocent bystander to some of the funniest scenes in the film. One of her best scenes is when she urges Stifler to eat a piece of “chocolate”, not knowing that it’s actually dog poop.

Deborah Rush Now

Michelle’s mother Mary is played by Deborah Rush, who’s well-known for plenty of other roles outside of the American Pie series. Most of these roles are from long ago, like when she won a Tony Award in the 1984 Broadway play Noises Off. In recent years, Rush has had a handful of minor roles in various productions, but has kept quiet for the most part. A wife of 36 years to Walter Leland Cronkite III, she’s already done plenty in her career and doesn’t have to prove herself at all.

Eric Allan Kramer as Bear

We first meet Bear (Eric Allan Kramer) in American Wedding, when Jim, Stifler, and the gang are having a fun night out. They think they’re at a regular bar, only to soon realize that they’re actually at a gay bar. This becomes clear when Stifler meets Bear, who flirts with him. Before anyone knows what’s happening, a dance-off ensues between Stifler and Bear, and then the pair become instant friends. Bear has plenty of hilarious moments in the film, and helps the gang out in multiple situations.

Eric Allan Kramer Now

Eric Allan Kramer plays the role of Bear with flying colors, and helps round out the cast of American Wedding. However, Kramer is better known for roles in 90s films such as True Romance and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. More recently Kramer played the role of Bob Duncan on the Disney channel children's sitcom Good Luck Charlie, which ran from 2010-2014. In addition, he’s well respected for his talents as a professional fight choreographer.

Dania Ramirez as Selena

Selena (Dania Ramirez) isn’t in any of the original three American Pie films, but she does serve a major purpose in American Reunion, when everyone sees each other again 13 years later. She becomes a love interest of Finch, who hasn’t settled down or seemed to have figured his life out. However, Selena is the sweet, empathetic personality that he needs, and it’s quite heartwarming to see her help him finally get over Stifler’s mom.

Dania Ramirez Now

The amazing Dania Ramirez plays the role of Selena, and memorably puts her stamp on it. However, Ramirez is popular for her role in many other films and shows such as Callisto in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand, Rosie Falta in the drama series Devious Maids, and many more. Currently she’s the star of the 2021 Netflix drama series Sweet Tooth, playing the role of the kindhearted Aimee. Ramirez has been married for eight years to actor and director Bev Land, and the pair have two kids, John Aether and Gaia Jissel.

Jay Harrington as Dr. Ron

Dr. Ron (Jay Harrington), or D-Ron, or just “Dron”, as he himself puts it, is Heather’s boyfriend in American Reunion. A cardiologist by trade, he seems like a nice guy at first—until he turns out to be kinda mean by embarrassing Oz, Heather’s ex-boyfriend. After Oz and Heather start to rekindle their lost romance, Dr. Ron feels threatened and says that he’ll sue Oz—only to get decked in the face by Stifler. Let’s face it, he kinda deserved it.

Jay Harrington Now

It takes a talented person to portray the role of an unlikable person, and that’s exactly what Jay Harrington does with Dr. Ron in American Wedding. Harrington lends those same talents to a handful of other productions, from sitcoms Better Off Ted to Benched. Overall, Harrington has kept himself working steadily in Hollywood over the years, but has also maintained a quality family life with his five-year marriage to Monica Richards, a sustainability consultant.

Katrina Bowden as Mia

Mia (Katrina Bowden) is Oz’s supermodel girlfriend in American Reunion who everyone can’t stop staring at. But even though all of the guys are so enamored with Mia, Oz doesn’t seem so happy to be with her. Of course, that’s both because she’s unfaithful to him, and also because he’s still in love with Heather. Eventually everything comes to a head with Mia and Heather physically battling it out—but ultimately Mia and Oz split up.

Katrina Bowden Now

Mia is portrayed by Katrina Bowden, who’s already made quite a name for herself in Hollywood. She’s popular and well-known for her roles in countless films such as Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, Piranha 3DD, and the classic soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Lately she’s also been holding down a pretty strong fort in her personal life, being married for eight years to Ben Jorgensen, lead singer of the rock band Armor for Sleep.

Mena Suvari as Heather

We’ve talked so much about Heather (Mena Suvari) already, and now it’s time to take a deep dive. She’s originally a sweet, quiet choir girl in American Pie, and she’s the one who influences jock Oz to become more vulnerable and open for love. She dates him in American Pie 2, but we don’t see her after that until American Reunion, where she and Oz are both dating other people. Of course, they still manage to find their way back to each other’s arms regardless.

Jessy Schram as Tracy

Tracy (Jessy Schram) appears in both American Pie: The Naked Mile and American Pie: Beta House, as protagonist Erik Stifler’s girlfriend. In the former film, Tracy doesn’t want to go all the way with Erik, but gives him a “free pass” to be intimate with someone else—before regretting it and deciding that she too deserves a free pass if he’s going to do it. ventually, neither of them goes through with it, and they end up committing to one another again. That is, until the beginning of Beta House when Tracy breaks up with him. Oh well.

Jessy Schram Now

Jessy Schram lends a certain softness to the character of Tracy, a flavor that other casting directors certainly had their eye on. It wasn’t long before Schram scored roles in countless TV shows, including the role of Cinderella in the popular fantasy series Once Upon a Time. Schram continues to get roles in TV shows today, from the 2020 medical drama Chicago Med to the musical soap opera Nashville. Speaking of music, Schram is also a successful touring musician who’s played with Chicago blues artist Joan Baby.

Mena Suvari Now

Mena Suvari is the brilliant voice behind Heather, and it’ll forever be one of the roles she’s best known for. We say “one of the” because there’s another role she’s perhaps more iconic for: Angela Hayes, Jane's seductive friend in the drama film American Beauty, from which she received a BAFTA award nomination. Recently Suvari was seen again on the silver screen in the 2020 horror film What Lies Below. In her personal life, she’s been married for three years to Michael Hope, her third husband.

Arielle Kebbel as Elyse

Elyse (Arielle Kebbel) is a primary character in American Pie: Band Camp, which is a spinoff movie from the classic American Pie movies we all know and love. The story centers around Matt Stifler (Steve Stifler’s cousin), and Elyse—a composer and piccolo player—is the object of his affection. However, there’s a lot more to Elyse than meets the eye. Matt originally perceives her as a typical band geek, but ultimately falls for her and realizes that she’s in fact an incredible person.

Arielle Kebbel Now

Elyse is played by the talented Arielle Kebbel, who certainly made a name for herself in this film. However, she’s also dipped her toes into countless other Hollywood projects, from films such as John Tucker Must Die to Aquamarine. More recently, she’s appeared in shows such as Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone, and the 2018 film Fifty Shades Freed, but has veered away from the silver screen for the most part.

Jason Earles as Ernie

American Pie: Band Camp has a handful of characters who we’re intended to perceive as band geeks—and Ernie (Jason Earles) is probably the geekiest of them all. This tuba-playing dude gets made fun by Matt Stifler in the beginning—but soon Stifler realizes that Ernie deserves all the respect in the world. In a film that aims to change the way we see people who are different from us, Ernie is the epitome of that lesson.

Jason Earles Now

Ernie is played by Jason Earles, who achieved plenty of success since American Pie: Band Camp. It wasn’t long before talent scouts found a niche for him, and it was actually in Disney movies and shows. Soon enough he scored a role as Jackson Stewart in Hannah Montana, starring alongside Miley Cyrus. Continuing the Disney trend, Earles later scored a role as Rudy Gillespie in the Disney series Kickin’ It, which ran from 2011 to 2015.

Denise Faye as Danielle

Danielle (Denise Faye) only appears in American Pie 2, but she certainly makes an impression. When Stifler, Jim, and the boys stay at a fun beach house for the summer, they meet her and her friend Amber—a woman who they believe to be her romantic partner. The thing is, Danielle and Amber aren’t actually romantically involved—but they allow the boys to think they are, and use that as leverage to convince them to do embarrassing things.

Denise Faye Now

Although she only appears on screen briefly, Denise Faye deserves much praise for the way she portrayed Danielle in the second film. It’s clear that she has acting chops, but that’s not her primary passion. In fact, Faye is a master dancer and choreographer, and even won both an American Choreography Award and a Dance Track Magazine Artist Award for her work in various films. However, she retreated from show business in recent years.

Crystle Lightning as Chloe

Here’s yet another character from American Pie: Band Camp who we grow to know and love. Chloe is also perceived as a typical “band geek”, but soon we get to know her and see that there are so many spunky levels to her personality. Played by Crystle Lightning, she helps round out an excellent cast of quirky personalities, which is appropriate for a movie about creative musicians. Ultimately, she also finds love by the time the film is over.

Crystle Lightning Now

Crystle Lightning shows off an incredible range of acting skills during the entirety of American Pie: Band Camp. Unfortunately, it didn’t translate to consistent success in the film industry, although she did recently appear in Trickster, a 2020 supernatural thriller film. Lightning is also a DJ and hip-hop MC, which is appropriate when you consider her acting roots as a musician in American Pie: Band Camp. She performs regularly in Los Angeles nightclubs.

Lauren C. Mayhew as Arianna

Arianna (Lauren C. Mayhew) is Matt Stifler’s girlfriend back home in American Pie: Band Camp. Although he starts to fall in love with Elyse while he’s away, he eventually sees Arianna again, and she makes fun of how much he’s changed. She’s portrayed as a superficial character who makes fun of band geeks and doesn’t exactly see things beyond the surface. Nevertheless, Stifler ultimately sees her for what she is, and breaks up with her for good.

Lauren C. Mayhew Now

Lauren C. Mayhew portrays Arianna brilliantly, and found herself with plenty of work in Hollywood afterward. She’s appeared in films such as 2009’s Frat Party, and popular TV series such as Dexter, CSI, and Law and Order. However, her biggest claim to fame is that she used to be a ring announcer for the ECW, which is a World Wrestling Entertainment brand. Lately she’s also been working as a singer, DJ, and musician.

Matt Barr as Brandon Vandecamp

Every movie needs a villain, and the villain of American Pie: Band Camp is none other than Brandon Vandecamp (Matt Barr). He represents the elitists of the band camp world, showing off his talent, money, and prestige, while looking down upon everyone else who’s unlike him. However, like all villains he receives his due. In fact, there’s one truly cringy scene in which he lathers his body with “sunscreen”. Little does he know, however, that it’s not sunscreen at all, but something else which we can’t say here.

Matt Barr Now

It’s a testament to Matt Barr’s acting abilities that he makes us hate Brandon Vandecamp, the character whom he plays. Appropriately, these acting chops led to his subsequent success on both the silver screen and small screen. In fact, Barr is currently a prominent staple on Blood and Treasure, a crime drama series that started in 2019 and is still running today. He’s also appeared in countless popular series such as The Big Bang Theory, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, and Friday Night Lights.

Chris Owen as Chuck Sherman

Ahh, the Sherminator. The beauty of American Pie is that there are so many side characters who are almost just as iconic as the main characters. Chuck Sherman (Chris Owen), AKA the Sherminator (a nickname he gives himself), is one of them. He appears in nearly every American Pie film, and he too gets made fun of frequently for being a geek. But although he’s constantly berated for calling himself the Sherminator, eventually he finds love with the amazing Nadia.

Chris Owen Now

The Sherminator is portrayed perfectly by Chris Owen, who will always be known best for his American Pie role. Interestingly enough, he also appeared in the spinoff films, the only original American Pie actor to do so other than Eugene Levy. He appeared sporadically in a handful of films throughout the last decade, but the last time he was in anything was in 2018’s The Last Sharknado: It's About Time, starring alongside his former American Pie co-star Tara Reid. Regarding his personal life, he was married from 2007 to 2012 to Michelle Beck.

Meghan Heffern as Ashley

Ashley (Meghan Heffern) is a character from American Pie: Beta House, yet another spinoff from the original American Pie film series. She meets Erik Stifler (yet another cousin of the iconic Steve Stifler) in college and the pair strike up a romance. When Ashley and Erik first get intimate with each other, he accidentally does something embarrassing that leaves things awkward between them. However, by the end of the film, she and Erik become closer than ever.

Meghan Heffern Now

Meghan Heffern portrays Ashley perfectly as the girl next door type, and has scored plenty of other roles since then. Throughout the last decade, Heffern has appeared in The Good Doctor, Rookie Blue, and How to Buy a Baby. She’s also appeared in films such as The F Word, Red Rover, and Chokeslam. At the end of 2020, she created her own film on YouTube titled The Heff takes on 2020, where she sums up her entire year in a beautiful montage.

Shannon Elizabeth as Nadia

Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth) is one of the classic original American Pie characters, and helped bring us one of the most iconic moments of the series. A foreign exchange student who all the boys are obsessed with, she flirts with Jim and asks to “study” with him at his house after school. Jim’s inexperience causes him to embarrass himself in front of Nadia, and hundreds of other people watching on the webcam. However, Nadia doesn’t judge him, and continues to pursue him in American Pie 2—until deciding that she likes the Sherminator.

Shannon Elizabeth Now

Even though Nadia is a foreign exchange student with an accent, she’s played by Shannon Elizabeth, who’s actually American. Elizabeth is well known for her role in countless comedy films from that era, including Scary Movie and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. In real life, she was married to producer Joseph D. Reitman from 2002 to 2007, but since then hasn’t taken the marital plunge again. However, she does have 407,000 followers on Instagram, where she describes herself as an “actor, activist, conservationist, and vegan.”

Christopher McDonald as Mr. Stifler

As per tradition when it comes to the American Pie films, Mr. Stifler is yet another grown-up who has no problem making everyone else uncomfortable—in the funniest way possible. Played by the iconic Christopher McDonald, he encourages his college-bound son Erik to live up to the “Stifler name”, which as we know means constantly chasing women and objectifying them. His son, however, doesn’t follow his advice exactly the way he wants him to.

Christopher McDonald Now

Christopher McDonald was one of the biggest names to be cast in American Pie: Beta House, although that’s not saying much considering it was a spinoff film. However, McDonald is still an iconic actor for his role in many movies. From playing the villainous Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore to the sleazy Wilson Croft in Flubber, McDonald has been around the block. He’s also been happily married since 1992 to actress Lupe McDonald, and they have four children together.

Ross Thomas as Ryan

Every American Pie protagonist needs an energetic best friend to encourage him to make terrible decisions. In American Pie: The Naked Mile, Ryan (Ross Thomas) serves as that crazy best friend to Erik Stifler. Ryan’s the one who convinces Erik to visit his cousin Dwight at college where they can party, have fun, and meet girls. They end up taking a fun road trip and getting into some wild adventures once they get there.

Ross Thomas Now

Ryan is played by Ross Thomas, who serves the role quite well. Since American Pie, Thomas has scored roles in a few productions such as the 2011 film Soul Surfer—but his heart lies elsewhere. Thomas is a frequent traveler and extreme sports enthusiast, even summiting Bolivia’s 19,974-foot-tall mountain Huayna Potossi. He’s also an activist, especially when it comes to tribal people’s rights. Regarding his love life, Thomas is married to Jolene Rust, and they have one son together.

Sean William Scott as Steve Stifler

Who’s more iconic than Stifler in American Pie? Played by Sean William Scott, he’s the epitome of crossing the line in every possible way, chasing as many women as he can, and making sure everyone feels uncomfortable whenever he gets a chance. Throughout the films, we witness Stifler eat dog poop, get intimate with Jim’s grandmother, and unsuspectingly be on the tail end of someone urinating off a porch. The Stiffmeister has been through a lot for our entertainment, and he’ll forever be in the halls of American cinema.

Seann William Scott, Still Working, Still Private

Seann William Scott has kept busy with a steady mix of film and TV work that proves he is more than just Stifler. He still does voice work for the Ice Age franchise and has a handful of new projects lined up. Off set he surprises fans who expect a party animal, describing himself as pretty boring, and he keeps a low-profile family life with Olivia Korenberg and their dog Dude.

Eugene Levy's Second-Act Spotlight

Eugene Levy has turned a beloved film-dad reputation into a multi-platform career. After his long run with Schitt's Creek he now hosts and executive produces a travel series that lets his dry humor shine in new places. He also keeps acting in features and was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a neat capstone to a steady career.

Jennifer Coolidge: Career Renaissance

Jennifer Coolidge went from scene-stealing cameos to a true awards favorite after a breakout TV role that earned major trophies, including Emmy and Golden Globe wins. That new visibility has led to bigger film offers and high-profile projects while she stays vocal about animal rights and cares for her rescued dog. She’s embraced the spotlight with her same deadpan timing and comic spark.

Thomas Ian Nicholas, Acting and Music

Thomas Ian Nicholas splits his creative life between acting and a serious music career, touring and releasing new songs while picking selective film roles. He’s also moved into producing on some projects, which lets him shape stories from more than one angle. Off camera he focuses on family and projects that let him be both performer and creator.

Tara Reid: Rebooting and Producing

Tara Reid has been quietly reshaping her career, stepping into producing and developing a slate of genre projects. She’s made recent TV appearances and has been positioning herself as a collaborator who can get projects off the ground. Fans have noted a fresh, confident public presence as she pushes forward with new work.

Jason Biggs, New Hats and New Stories

Jason Biggs has quietly been adding new chapters to his career. He made his feature directorial debut with Untitled Home Invasion Romance, a dark, genre-bending film he also stars in. On TV he’s hosted the Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix and appeared in the holiday comedy Best. Christmas. Ever. Off camera he’s been open about seven years of sobriety and even teased interest in a possible American Pie 5 if that ever comes together.

Alyson Hannigan Keeps Showing Up

Alyson Hannigan has kept her face in front of audiences in more ways than one. After a multi-year run hosting Penn and Teller: Fool Us she competed on Dancing with the Stars and made it all the way to the finals. She also landed a role in the streaming rom-com Solo Mio and even graced a digital fashion cover, proving she still has crossover appeal. She’s balancing work and family while staying a fan favorite.

Chris Klein’s TV Comeback

Chris Klein has steadily rebuilt his career on TV and in indie film. He’s been a prominent presence on Sweet Magnolias, and he signed on to lead an independent comedy called Bad Counselors. Klein has also focused on family life in Montana while quietly celebrating a long streak of sobriety. The blend of steady television work and smaller film choices has reshaped how newer audiences see him.

Seann William Scott, Changing the Playbook

Seann William Scott has been doubling down on variety in his choices. He moved between television comedy like Welcome to Flatch and heavier action-drama work, even stepping into leading roles on shows like Lethal Weapon. He’s also taken on indie thrillers and dramatic parts to stretch beyond the Stifler label. Off set he keeps a low profile and focuses on family life.

Jennifer Coolidge’s Major Moment

Jennifer Coolidge’s career has reached new heights after a show-stopping TV role that earned major awards. Her Emmy-winning performance opened doors to bigger film offers, high-profile projects, and viral advertising spots. She still uses her comic timing and deadpan delivery, but now with the cachet of serious accolades. Outside of work she remains outspoken about animal rights and cares for a rescued dog named Chuy.