Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Playwright, Filmmaker, Writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/10/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York, United States |
Latest News about Jesse Eisenberg
01/01/2025
Jesse Eisenberg's film 'A Real Pain', which he wrote, directed, and starred in, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and received widespread critical acclaim. The film earned him two Golden Globe nominations in 2025 for Best Actor and Best Director, highlighting his dual success as both an actor and a filmmaker.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jesse Adam Eisenberg is an American actor, playwright, and filmmaker recognized for playing smart but socially awkward characters in both comedies and dramas. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher's The Social Network (2010), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He is also an accomplished author and director, with his film 'A Real Pain' (2024) receiving critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. |
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Personal Life
| Raised in | East Brunswick, New Jersey |
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| Early Interest | Acting from an early age, participating in school plays and community theater |
Relationships & More
| Married to Anna Strout since 2017 |
Family
| Wife: Anna Strout | |
| Daughter: Born 2013 |
Career
| Professional Debut | Age 16 in off-Broadway play 'The Gathering' |
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| Television Debut | Get Real (1999-2000) |
| First Leading Film Role | Roger Dodger (2002) |
| Breakout Role | Zombieland (2009) as Columbus |
| Star-Making Role | The Social Network (2010) as Mark Zuckerberg |
| Notable Films |
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| Writing | Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories (2015), contributions to The New Yorker and McSweeney's |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has a stealth career as an author, filmmaker, and producer | |
| 2. Made directorial debut with When You Finish Saving the World at 2022 Cannes Film Festival | |
| 3. A Real Pain premiered at 2024 Sundance Film Festival | |
| 4. Earned Male Star of the Year at CinemaCon Awards (2016) | |
| 5. Early film roles included The Village (2004) and Cursed (2005) |