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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

News

Photos: MINIONS AND MONSTERS Set for Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Release
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will bring the animated sequel to digital platforms ahead of a physical media release, featuring new bonus clips and behind-the-scenes content.
Julianne Moore Will Lead FAYDRA at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

Julianne Moore will lead the world premiere of Sarah Ruhl's FAYDRA, directed by Les Waters, in a strictly limited engagement at New York City Center, Stage I. Learn more here!
Photos: MINIONS & MONSTERS Set for Digital, 4K, Blu-ray, DVD Release
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment announced that MINIONS & MONSTERS will arrive on digital before a subsequent release on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats.
Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT Will Make U.K. Premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg's new theater-themed film, The Debut, will close the 70th BFI London Film Festival in October. Learn more about the film and its UK premiere here.
EDINBURGH 2026: PARKING SPOT: THE MUSICAL! Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 27, 2026

BWW catches up with the Parking Spot: The Musical! team (Lyndsey Alexander & Lou Armistead, Blueberry Steamboat LLC) to chat about bringing the show to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 10, 2026- CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL First Look and More
by - Jul 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT Gets December Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026

A24 will release Jesse Eisenberg's new theater-themed film, The Debut, for a limited theatrical run beginning December 11, before a wide release on Christmas.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2026- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS To Open On Broadway In 2027 and More
by - Jun 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch the First Trailer for THE DEBUT Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026

The first trailer is here for The Debut, Jesse Eisenberg’s forthcoming musical comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. In addition to directing the A24 feature, Eisenberg wrote the screenplay, original songs, and also stars in the film. Watch it now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 23, 2026- Go Inside the Jimmy Awards and More
by - Jun 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Debut: Jesse Eisenberg's A24 Musical Gets Teaser Posters
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut gets its first teaser posters! The A24 musical comedy stars Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Bernadette Peters & more.
CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL to Return to Chain Theatre With 80+ Plays
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Chain Theatre announced the lineup for its 2026 Chain Summer One-Act Festival, featuring over 80 one-act plays in live performance at 312 West 36th Street, with livestream options and Artist Talkbacks available for select performances.
Video: THE SOCIAL RECKONING Teaser Debuts with Jeremy Strong
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.

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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