Jesse Eisenberg is an American actor, playwright, and author. He is perhaps best recognized for playing Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the 2008 film The Social Network, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actor.
He has starred in films like “30 Minutes or Less,” “Zombieland,” and “Now You See Me.” He’s recently joined the cast of DC’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” as Lex Luthor. Jesse has earned positive reviews from both fans and critics for his performances.
He has won several accolades throughout his career, including the Boston Society of Film Critics Award and the National Society of Film Critics Award. In addition, he is well-known for his passion for theatre and has appeared in many stage productions.
He has performed in and directed three plays for the New York Stage. He is also a writer, having published several articles for The New Yorker magazine. Eisenberg has also penned ‘Bream Gives Me Hiccups and Other Stories,’ a collection of short tales.
Family And Early Life Of Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Adam Eisenberg was born on October 5, 1983, in Queens, New York. Jesse was brought up in East Brunswick, New Jersey, in a Jewish family by parents Amy Fishman and Barry Eisenberg.
After attending East Brunswick High School for two years, Eisenberg transferred to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City. In his final year of high school, he played the title role in Roger Dodger, an independent film.
He could not enroll at New York University due to his involvement in the film and has said that it caused him a loss of confidence. So instead, he attended The New School in Greenwich Village, majoring in liberal arts.
At an early age, Jesse had difficulties fitting in at school and started to find comfort in stage acting. He appeared as Oliver Twist in a children’s production of “Oliver!” He has been performing on stages since he was seven when he played the title role in a children’s production of “Oliver!” He continued to take part in theatre productions until he was 16 years old.
Eisenberg began writing screenplays at the age of sixteen. He had already sold several of them to major film companies. But, on the other hand, Jesse was dissatisfied with how little control he had over the scripts after they were sold out.
Jesse Eisenberg | Acting Career
After making his television debut with “Get Real” from 1999 to 2000, and a made-for-TV film called “Lightning: Fire from the Sky” when he was 18, Eisenberg got his first taste of worldwide acclaim in 2002, when he starred in “Roger Dodger.” Shortly after, he captured the prize for Most Promising Actor at the San Diego Film Festival.
He was in several indie films from 2005-2009. These films were in different genres, including “Cursed” in 2005 by Wes Craven, “The Squid and the Whale” in 2005, and “Adventureland” in 2009.
Eisenberg’s career began in earnest when he was cast in the 2009 hit “Zombieland” alongside Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin. His rise to prominence accelerated in 2010 with David Fincher’s award-winning film “The Social Network.”
Jesse was nominated for a Golden Globe, an accolade from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and an Oscar. In addition, he won Best Actor from the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.
Further Films
Jesse appeared in the 2011 animated blockbuster “Rio,” for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. That year, he also acted in the bank robbery/comedy film “30 Minutes or Less.” In 2012, Jesse began appearing in films, including Woody Allen’s controversial film comedy “To Rome With Love” and “Why Stop Now?“
In 2013, he starred in the magician heist film “Now You See Me” with Isla Fisher and Mark Ruffalo, reuniting with Woody Harrelson. Moreover, In 2012, the indie drama “The Double” was released.
Jesse has appeared in action-comedy films “American Ultra” (2015) and “The Infiltrator” (2018), as well as the dark drama period piece “Call Me by Your Name.” Jesse’s three years on stage were followed by two years with the cast of the action-comedy film “American Ultra,” which also featured indie darling, Kristen Stewart.
In 2015, Eisenberg wrote his debut collection of short comedy pieces entitled “Bream Gives Me Hiccups.” Jesse played Lex Luthor in 2016’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” taking on one of his most controversial roles to date.
Critics panned the story, and most people didn’t like his rendering of the character. Nevertheless, Jesse did a few more sequels after that, reprising his role as J. Daniel Atlas in “Now You See Me 2” and starring in “Zombieland: Double Tap.”
Jesse Eisenberg | Playwright Career
Jesse Eisenberg made his stage debut as a playwright in 2011 with “Asuncion,” which was staged by the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. He acted in the production alongside Justin Bartha and Camille Mana, both actors.
In 2013, Eisenberg said he would continue to write and act in plays while continuing his film career. That year, he debuted his second play, “The Revisionist.”
In 2015, he penned his third play, “The Spoils,” which premiered off-Broadway at The New Group Perishing Square Signature Center Alice Griffin Box Theatre. The production was subsequently recognized with an Irving Laurie Foundation Theatre Visions Fund Award for excellence in theater.
Jesse now works as a Board Advisor for the radio program/podcast Playing On Air. In 2015, he wrote and starred in one play for the show called “A Little Part of All of Us.“
In 2016, his play “The Spoils” opened in London’s Trafalgar Studios, with Eisenberg playing a starring part. He is currently working on a film adaptation of his book “Bream Gives Me Hiccups.”
Jesse Eisenberg | Awards and Nominations
- National Society of Film Critics award for Best Actor 2011
- National Board of Review Award for Best Actor 2010
- Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance 2005
- Audie Award for Original Work
Jesse Eisenberg | Net Worth & Finances
As of today, Eisenberg has an estimated net worth of $12 million. While Jesse never revealed his on-screen pay for The Social Network, fans may assume he was well compensated since he was the star. In addition, following his Oscar nomination, the actor presumably negotiated improved terms for himself.
Furthermore, one may assume that Eisenberg was compensated more when he produced follow-up films to Rio and Now You See Me. For example, according to reports, the actor was paid $1.5 million for his voice work on Rio 2.
Meanwhile, Eisenberg’s fees, for Now, You See Me were about $600,000, suggesting his rate increased right after he joined Now You See Me 2.
Jesse Eisenberg says he “barely spends any money” and doesn’t even buy clothes. Instead, he simply keeps certain things from his wardrobe after completing each movie, which is common in the film industry.
He also confesses that he has made a few mistakes in his life, including but not limited to purchasing a home, only to regret it later. The property required constant upkeep, and he was never there to enjoy it.
Relationship Of Jesse Eisenberg
In 2002, Eisenberg started dating Anna Strout after they met on the set of The Emperor’s Club, where she worked as an assistant to Lisa Bruce. They dated for ten years before breaking up in 2012. He then dated Mia Wasikowska, his co-star in The Double, from 2013 to 2015.
In 2017, he resumed his relationship with Strout, and they married. So, if you’re keeping track, that means his relationship status is: married, divorced, dating, married. Whew, talk about a rollercoaster.
Social Media Presence
Jesse Eisenberg is not very active on social media. He has a Twitter account, but he rarely tweets. As of March 2020, he has only tweeted four times this year. And his last tweet before that was in December 2019. So it doesn’t seem like he’s too into Twitter.
He also has an Instagram account, but he hasn’t posted anything since May 2019.
Eisenberg joined TikTok in March 2020, but he only made one video, and it doesn’t seem like he’s planning on using the app much.
So if you’re looking for updates on Jesse Eisenberg’s life, you’re better off following news outlets and interviews instead of his social media accounts.
Additional Information
| Сеlеbrаtеd Nаmе: | Jesse Eisenberg |
| Nickname: | Jesse |
| Rеаl Nаmе/Full Nаmе: | Jesse Adam Eiseberg |
| Gеndеr: | Male |
| Аgе: | 38 |
| Віrth Dаtе: | 5 October 1983 |
| Віrth Рlасе: | Queens, New York, United States |
| Nаtіоnаlіtу: | American |
| Неіght: | 1.71m |
| Ѕехuаl Оrіеntаtіоn: | Straight |
| Relationship Ѕtаtuѕ: | In a relationship |
| Spouse(Ex): | Anna Strout |
| Рrоfеѕѕіоn: | Actor, Playwright, Author |
| Nеt Wоrth іn 2022: | $12 million |
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