Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg is an Academy Award-nominated actor and filmmaker recognized for his work across major Hollywood blockbusters and independent feature films. Beyond his work in front of the camera, he has built a career as a writer and director.

As a performer, Eisenberg is best known for his acting roles in high-profile films including The Social Network and A Real Pain. His on-screen credits also feature the 2013 magician heist film Now You See Me, where he played one of The Four Horsemen alongside Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Woody Harrelson. Additionally, he starred in the 2024 cult comedy Sasquatch Sunset, performing entirely without spoken dialogue under prosthetics as a Bigfoot creature.

Eisenberg expanded his creative output by writing and directing the satirical feature film The Debut, which serves as his third directorial project. The movie, which stars Oscar winner Julianne Moore, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and scheduled a showcase at the Zurich Film Festival. Despite the early critical buzz surrounding the release, Eisenberg publicly admitted feeling intense dread and anxiety about the pressure of awards season.