Jason Edward Von Stein, an American actor of English, German, and Portuguese descent, was born on September 18, 1982, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His parents, Rebecca Elisabeth Sayne, an accountant, and Jim Von Stein, a songwriter, have had a profound impact on his career.
Jason attended Chattanooga State University, where he studied Theatre and Media Communications, and pursued his passion for acting, stand-up comedy, and professional wrestling. This diverse background has contributed to his versatility as an actor.
His breakthrough role came when he co-starred alongside Greta Gerwig in the short film Quick Feet Soft Hands. This success led to several co-starring roles in movies and TV series, including MacGyver, Heavens Fall, and Drop Dead Diva.
However, his career received a significant boost when he landed the role of a hitman opposite Logan Marshall-Green in the pilot of the Cinemax series Quarry.
Tragedy struck when Jason's father, Jim Von Stein, was suddenly diagnosed with terminal emphysema, which rendered him unable to continue playing music. This event led Jason to shift his focus from acting to touring the US, performing his father's vast collection of songs to raise awareness about emphysema.
Since 2016, Jason has been working on directing music videos and performing his father's music, using his platform to spread awareness about emphysema and its effects.
