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Jesse Eisenberg

Also Credited As: Jesse Adam Eisenberg

BIO

He has received numerous accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.

Eisenberg made his television debut with the short-lived comedy-drama series Get Real (1999–2000). Following his first leading role in the film Roger Dodger (2002), he starred in films such as The Squid and the Whale (2005), Adventureland (2009) and Zombieland (2009). He gained wider recognition for starring as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher's film The Social Network (2010), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Eisenberg then starred in the Woody Allen films To Rome with Love (2012) and Café Society (2016), the heist films Now You See Me (2013) and its 2016 sequel, and independent dramas such as The Double (2013).
He portrayed Lex Luthor in the superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). He also voiced Blu in the animated films Rio (2011) and Rio 2 (2014). In 2022, he starred in the FX / Hulu miniseries Fleishman Is in Trouble and made his film directorial debut with the black comedy When You Finish Saving the World. He has since directed, written, and starred in A Real Pain (2024).
Eisenberg has contributed pieces to The New Yorker and McSweeney's websites. He has written and starred in three plays for the New York stage: Asuncion, The Revisionist, and The Spoils. He released his first book, Bream Gives Me Hiccups: and Other Stories in 2015.
Eisenberg's next project is a musical comedy film starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, which he will direct, write, and also contribute original music for.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2025
Performer

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Ben

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere New Group Production, 2015
Ben

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Production, 2013
David

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Production, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Billy

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Writer
Actor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Playwright
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jesse Eisenberg, The Revisionist

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jesse Eisenberg, Asuncion

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Video: Jeremy Strong is Mark Zuckerberg in THE SOCIAL RECKONING Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2026

Tony Award winner Jeremy Strong is taking on a tech giant in the first teaser for The Social Reckoning. Check out the teaser for the film, which serves as a companion piece to David Fincher's The Social Network.
Jesse Eisenberg, Bonnie Milligan and More to Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg, Bonnie Milligan, and more are among the artists set to create and perform four new short musicals in a single day at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater in New York.
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica
by Shari Barrett - Jun 6, 2026

9 to 5 the Musical was an enjoyably nostalgic experience for those of us who actually lived through working in mid-20th Century offices, albeit losing much humorous dialogue and lyrics due to the faulty sound system.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS NATIONALS Reveals 2026 Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

The 24 Hour Plays revealed the full company for its Nationals intensive in New York and Los Angeles, featuring emerging actors, directors, playwrights, and more culminating in Off-Broadway productions at Classic Stage.
Submissions Open For Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Following the sold-out crowds for the Winter One-Act Festival featuring performances by Ralph Macchio and direction by Jesse Eisenberg, the Chain Theatre is opening submissions for their 2026 summer edition.
Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from opening night here, featuring company members Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott, plus more stars.
Photos: On the BEACHES Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 23, 2026

Beaches has made it to Broadway! The new musical just celebrated its opening night at the Majestic Theatre, where it is set to run through Sunday, September 6. Check out photos from the star-studded opening night red carpet here.
Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany and John Turturro to Star RHINOCEROS in A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2026

American Repertory Theater (A. R.T.) has revealed that the cast of its upcoming production of Rhinoceros directed by Paulus will feature Paul Giamatti, Tatania Maslany, and John Turturro.
Jesse Eisenberg and Dr. Anthony Fauci Headlined THE OEDIPUS PROJECT at Georgetown's Gaston Hall
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg  and Dr. Anthony Fauci headlined a live dramatic reading of Sophocles' Oedipus the King at Georgetown's Gaston Hall on Tuesday, April 21, presented as part of Theater of War Productions' acclaimed Oedipus Project.
Photos: Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, and More on the SCHMIGADOON! Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph & more hit the red carpet for Schmigadoon! opening night at the Nederlander Theatre. See all the photos!
Meet the Cast of SCHMIGADOON!, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Schmigadoon! The production will begin previews at the Nederlander Theatre on Saturday, April 4. Meet the cast of Schmigadoon! here!
Photos: TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 20, 2026

Tru, starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy-nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, officially opened on Thursday, March 19. Check out photos from the opening night celebration here!
ATA to Honor Lyle Kessler and Len Cariou at 50th Anniversary Gala in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

The American Theatre of Actors will present ATA 50, a golden anniversary celebration and awards ceremony. The black-tie evening will honor playwright and director Lyle Kessler and Tony-winning actor, Len Cariou.
Allison Janney, Trey Parker, & More Join Voice Cast for MINIONS & MONSTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026

Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, co-creator of The Book of Mormon Trey Parker, and two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz are among those who have joined the voice cast of Minions & Monsters.
Lilli Cooper, Mandy Gonzalez, Nikki M. James and Betsy Wolfe Join New 42 Artist Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

New 42, the performing arts nonprofit behind New 42 Studios and New Victory Theater, has added Lilli Cooper, Mandy Gonzalez, Nikki M. James and Betsy Wolfe to the New 42 Artist Council. 
Paul Giamatti Cast in Mystery Horror Film BOUTIQUE
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Paul Giamatti is set to star in the mystery horror Boutique, written and directed by Jim Gavin. Giamatti will also produce with Dan Carey through their company Touchy Feely Films. The film is set for production in the UK this summer and marks Gavin’s feature film directorial debut.
Photos: Original OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Performs at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 26, 2026

The original all-British cast of Operation Mincemeat performed a livestreamed concert of all the musical’s numbers LIVE from the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Check out photos here!
Photos: MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Celebrates Opening Night at Classic Stage Company
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 24, 2026

The world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet, recently celebrated its opening night. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!
PITY PARTY Debuts at Chain Theatre's Winter One-Acts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Gabriella Arianna's Pity Party, a comedic exploration of marriage, premiered at the Chain Theatre's Winter One-Acts Festival. The festival, running throughout February 2026, showcases a mix of seasoned and emerging talents.
Applications Now Open for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NY and LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jesse Eisenberg been in?

Jesse Eisenberg has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jesse Eisenberg been in?

Jesse Eisenberg has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jesse Eisenberg's first West End show?

Jesse Eisenberg's first West End show was The Spoils which opened in 2016

What awards has Jesse Eisenberg been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Revisionist and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Asuncion.

How many shows has Jesse Eisenberg written?

Jesse Eisenberg has written 6 shows including Asuncion (Playwright), The Revisionist (Playwright), The Spoils (Writer), Happy Talk (Playwright), The Ziegfeld Files (Writer), Yea, Sister! (Playwright).

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