Jesse Eisenberg is a renowned American actor, writer, and filmmaker who gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, in the 2010 film The Social Network.
He received an Academy Award nomination for his performance and has since taken on several notable roles, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
Essensial Data
- Full Name: Jesse Adam Eisenberg
- Stage Name: Jesse Eisenberg
- Born: October 5, 1983
- Age: 42 years old
- Birthplace: Queens, New York
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor, playwright, filmmaker, Director
- Height: 5 ft 9 inches (175 cm)
- Religion: Jewish
- Parents: Barry Eisenberg, Amy Fishman
- Siblings: Hallie Eisenberg, Kerri Eisenberg
- Spouse: Anna Strout
- Children: 1
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $10 million (USD)
Early Life and Education
Jesse Eisenberg was born on October 5, 1983, in Queens, New York, USA, to a Jewish couple.
He was raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey. His father, Barry Eisenberg, worked as a taxi driver, later ran a hospital, and became a college professor of sociology.
While his mother, Amy Fishman, performed as a clown at children’s birthday parties, worked as a high school choreographer for twenty years, and now teaches cross-cultural sensitivity in hospitals.
Jesse has two sisters: Hallie Eisenberg, known for appearing in several commercials as a child, and Kerri Eisenberg, who is also an actress.
He attended Frost Elementary School, Hammarskjold Middle School, and Churchill Junior High School in New Jersey before switching to the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York for his senior year.
Career
Jesse began acting at a young age, playing Oliver Twist in a children’s theater production when he was seven.
He made his on-screen debut in the comedy-drama television series Get Real, which aired from 1999 to 2000. In 2001, he appeared in a UK Dr. Pepper commercial as “Butt Naked Boy,” and in the years that followed, he featured in various television series as his career developed.
In 2010, Jesse had his breakthrough performance in The Social Network, portraying Mark Zuckerberg. This role earned him an Academy Award nomination.
After The Social Network, Jesse starred in the 2013 thriller Now You See Me with Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Mélanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman.
His career reached another milestone in 2016 when he portrayed Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, alongside Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, and Jason Momoa.
Jesse has appeared in numerous movies throughout his career, including Zombieland (2009), The Double (2013), American Ultra (2015), Louder Than Bombs (2015), Justice League (2017), and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, which was released in November 2025.
He made his directorial debut with When You Finish Saving the World, released in 2022. He also directed A Real Pain, a 2024 movie.
Awards and Nomination
- Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for “The Social Network” (2011)
- Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for “The Social Network” (2011)
- BAFTA nomination for Best Actor for “The Social Network” (2011)
Social Media
- Instagram: @jesse_eisenberg
- Twitter: @J esseEisenberg
Personal Life
Jesse Eisenberg is married to Anna Strout. The couple dated in 2002 and split in 2012, after which he was in a relationship with the Double co-star Mia Wasikowska from 2013 to 2015.
He later reconciled with Anna Strout after breaking up with Mia, and they married in 2017. They had a kid that same year.
No public information about the kid’s name, as they have chosen to keep it private from the media.
Net Worth
The talented actor, director, and playwright’s net worth is estimated at $10 million (USD), with earnings from his successful long-term career in the entertainment industry.
Filmology
- The Social Network
- Zombieland
- Now You See Me
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- The Double
- American Ultra
- Louder Than Bombs
- Rio
- Vivarium
- Double tap
Television
- Get Real
- Fleishman Is in Trouble
- Modern Family