American Pie's 'Sherminator' has totally new life after admitting things don't 'always go as planned'
The actor behind American Pie's 'Sherminator' now lives his life away from the spotlight, with fans having spotted him working a totally 'normal' job.
From serving coffee to stacking shelves, there are countless stories about the weird and wonderful jobs actors had before fame came calling.
But acting isn't always forever, and for some stars, landing roles in some of the most iconic films and TV shows isn't enough to guarantee a lifelong career in Hollywood.
Chris Owen is the actor behind Chuck Sherman, AKA The Sherminator, in the American Pie films, and while everyone over a certain age knows all too well who he is, the 45-year-old went on to have a very normal life after starring in the teen comedy films.
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After making his last appearance as Sherman in 2012's American Reunion, Owen kept himself afloat by taking on a job as a waiter at a sushi restaurant in Santa Monica.
Speaking with the New York Daily News in 2014, he explained: "Life doesn’t always go the way you planned. I love acting, and this job lets me stay in the fight... I get recognized a lot.
"I walk up to the table and see the look in their eyes... People get excited, and it feels good. I like connecting with people for that brief moment in time."
But despite claiming that he enjoyed the human connection, one user on Reddit who spotted him at the restaurant suggested: "The worst part is probably having to deal with customers taking pictures and bringing up his work from more than a decade ago every time he goes into work."
Another added: "Nothing but respect for taking a regular guy job. Hope he's making the best of it."
While Owen took on the 'normal' job for a steady income, he continued to land a few more roles over the years and most recently he starred in Money Game, an Amazon Prime docuseries about college athletes which was released in 2024.
He's also appeared in The Epidemic, a 2024 film that followed a group of people who find themselves trapped in states by zombies.
But it doesn't appear that the 'Sherminator' has made any public appearances since then, and has kept a relatively low-profile life in recent years.
He tied the knot with his wife Dayna Cousins in 2018, sharing numerous sweet photos of the two on his Instagram.
However, Owen further stepped back from the spotlight as he hasn't been active on the social platform since 2024.
In his last post, he encouraged fans to buy tickets to meet him at Steel City Con, an annual convention in Pennsylvania packed with celebrity appearances and vendor tables.
Where are the cast of American Pie now?
Jason Biggs
Since his days playing the awkward Jim Levenstein, Jason Biggs has gone on to star in the likes of Loser (2000), Boys and Girls (2000), and Saving Silverman (2001).
He also made his mark in TV with his role as Larry Bloom in the Netflix hit Orange Is the New Black (2013).
The 48-year-old has since stepped behind the camera with his directorial debut, a 2025 film called Untitled Home Invasion Romance.
Biggs has been candid about his past struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, revealing the ‘wake-up call’ that led to his sobriety. He has been sober since 2017.
Seann William Scott
Best known for his role as Steve Stifler in the American Pie films, Seann William Scott seemingly disappeared from Hollywood in recent years.
Despite being paid just $8,000 (£6,000) for the first movie, the 49-year-old still makes a pretty penny by offering his talents to the industry, as court documents revealing his earnings showed when they were made public.
This came amid his 2024 divorce from his wife of four years, Olivia Korenberg. The pair share a daughter together.
As well as revealing why he decided to step away from the spotlight, Scott recently appeared in the ABC comedy series Shifting Gears.
Alyson Hannigan
Aside from her role in the American Pie movies, the Michelle Flaherty actress is perhaps best known for playing Willow Rosenberg on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) and Lily Aldrin on How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014).
Over the years, she’s continued to act, as well as working as a voice artist and TV host.
Hannigan, now 52, shares two children with her husband of over 20 years, Alexis Denisof, and regularly posts DIY and upcycling videos on her social media.
Jennifer Coolidge
It wasn’t just Jennifer Coolidge’s sex life that changed after starring as Stifler’s mom, as her career really took off, too.
She went on to establish herself in the world of Hollywood, with memorable performances in Legally Blonde (2001) and, more recently, The White Lotus (2021). The HBO series even earned the 64-year-old two Emmys, a Critics Choice Award, and a Golden Globe.
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy, who played Noah Levenstein in the American Pie franchise, has had major success as an actor, writer, and producer. Perhaps most notably with Schitt's Creek - a critically-acclaimed sitcom he co-created with his son, Dan Levy.
Levy, 79, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024. His most recent project is the Apple TV+ travel documentary series, The Reluctant Traveler.
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