An exceptional young player from a family of Hollywood royalty, Jason Schwartzman wasn't looking for an acting career. Yet as the star of Wes Anderson's droll comedy "Rushmore" (1998), he proved not only a capable performer, but a powerful screen presence with a promising future. As enterprising love-struck Max Fischer, the diminutive (5'5"), dark-haired Schwartzman (who possessed expressive eyes, thick brows and a generally snarky demeanor) delivered a sensitive, engaging and remarkably funny debut performance. Given the daunting task of making his film debut in a starring role, the actor's
