Robert Schwartzman, a talented individual, was born on December 24th, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, to a family deeply rooted in the film industry. His parents, actress Talia Shire and producer Jack Schwartzman, instilled in him a sense of creativity and passion from a young age. As a member of one of Hollywood's most renowned families, Robert had the privilege of being related to some of the most influential figures in the industry.
His uncle, Francis Ford Coppola, is a legendary filmmaker, and Robert's cousin, Nicolas Cage, is a talented actor. His cousin, Sofia Coppola, is a respected director, and his brother, Jason Schwartzman, is also an actor. Robert's parents' ancestry is a mix of Polish Jewish descent and Italian roots.
Robert's early career in the entertainment industry began with appearances in his cousin Sofia Coppola's short film, Lick the Star (1998),and her directorial debut, The Virgin Suicides (1999). However, it was his role as Michael Moscovitz in Disney's The Princess Diaries (2001) that brought him widespread recognition. The movie featured a scene with a section from the song "Blueside," which Robert wrote and is a real song for his band Rooney.
The success of The Princess Diaries led Robert to consider changing his name to Robert Cage, in honor of his talented actor cousin Nicolas Cage. Although he decided to go through with the name change, it could not be implemented as promotional material had already been finalized, and he remained known as Robert Schwartzman.
Since 2002, Robert has shifted his focus from acting to music, where he is the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for his band Rooney. The band is set to release their debut self-titled album in May 2003. Robert has also taken on another name, Robert Carmine, in honor of his grandfather Carmine Coppola, a renowned music composer. This name change allowed him to separate his acting and music careers.
