Jesse Eisenberg is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as The Social Network, Zombieland and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
His mother was a professional clown who performed at children’s parties, while his father worked in a hospital before becoming a college professor.
Eisenberg began acting in children’s theater at age 10 and made his television debut in 1999 with the short-lived series Get Real.
Her breakthrough role came in 2002’s Roger Dodger, for which he won an award for Most Promising New Actor.
Eisenberg gained wider recognition for playing Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network, for which he received Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations.
In addition to acting, he is a writer who has contributed to publications like The New Yorker and McSweeney’s. He has also written and starred in several plays.
Siblings
Jesse has two sisters, namely Hallie and Kerry Eisenberg.
Hallie Eisenberg was a popular child actress known as the Pepsi Girl in a series of commercials during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
She also appeared in films such as Paulie, Beautiful, and How to Eat Fried Worms.
Kerry Lea Eisenberg, formerly known as Kerri Eisenberg, is an artist living in New York City.
She has also acted, with her most recent appearance being in an episode of The Politician in 2020. Both Hallie and Kerry share a resemblance, particularly when they were younger.
Hallie’s acting career and her close relationship with Jesse have influenced some of his writing. In an interview, Jesse mentioned that an angry phone call from Hallie while she was in college, where she complained about something minor, inspired him to effectively capture a character’s voice in his book Bream Gives Me Hiccups.
Career
Eisenberg began his acting career at a young age, participating in children’s theater productions.
His first major television role was in the series Get Real, where he portrayed a teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence.
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This role helped him gain recognition in Hollywood and set the stage for his future success.
Eisenberg’s breakout performance came in 2002 with Roger Dodger, where he played a young man learning about the intricacies of relationships from his cynical uncle, portrayed by Campbell Scott.
This role earned him critical acclaim and established him as a promising young actor.
In 2009, he starred in the horror-comedy Zombieland, playing Columbus, a nerdy survivor in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies.
The film was a commercial success and showcased Eisenberg’s ability to blend humor with action.
The Social Network
Eisenberg’s career reached new heights with his portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher’s The Social Network.
The film chronicles the founding of Facebook and the legal battles that ensued.
Eisenberg’s performance was lauded by critics, earning him nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe.
This role solidified his status as a leading actor in Hollywood.
Following The Social Network, Eisenberg continued to take on varied roles.
He starred in The Squid and the Whale, a semi-autobiographical drama directed by Noah Baumbach, where he played a teenager dealing with his parents’ divorce.
He also appeared in Adventureland, a coming-of-age film set in the summer of 1987, where he portrayed a recent college graduate working at an amusement park.
In 2013, Eisenberg played a magician involved in a series of heists in Now You See Me, showcasing his ability to handle ensemble casts and complex narratives.
In 2016, he took on the role of Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, adding a superhero franchise to his repertoire.
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