Last updated on: January 8, 2024

Jesse Eisenberg is a film actor best known for his role as Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network, for which he received an Academy Award nomination. In addition to The Squid and the Whale, he has appeared in Adventureland, The Education of Charlie Banks, 30 Minutes or Less, Now You See Me, and Zombieland. He also appeared as Lex Luthor in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Jesse Adam Eisenberg was born in Queens, New York on October 5, 1983, and raised in East Brunswick Township, New Jersey. Amy (Fishman), his mother, is a professional clown who has worked at children’s birthday parties for 20 years in their hometown of East Brunswick. Barry Eisenberg, his father, ran a hospital before becoming a college professor. Jesse Eisenberg has two sisters, Kerri and Hallie Eisenberg, both of whom were popular child stars. His parents are Jewish (his ancestors came to the U.S. from Poland, Russia, and Ukraine).

He went to East Brunswick High School, but he didn’t enjoy it. He began performing in children’s theatre at the age of ten. Jesse made his professional debut in the off-Broadway play “The Gathering.” Prior to fame, he made his first television appearance at the age of 16 with a show on Fox’s Get Real (1999), but the show was canceled in 2000. In his senior year of high school, he landed his first film leading role in Roger Dodger in 2002. (2002). At the San Diego Film Festival, he was named “Most Promising New Actor.”

Jesse studied liberal arts at New School University in New York, where he focused on Democracy and Cultural Pluralism. He also attended The New School in Greenwich Village, New York City. He applied to and was accepted to New York University, but he chose not to attend in order to complete a film role. He’s been playing the drums since he was eight years old.

His breakthrough performance was in Zombieland (2009). He was nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 2010 for his portrayal of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the film The Social Network (2010). He also played Blu, a rare blue macaw, in the films Rio (2011) and Rio 2. (2014). He co-starred in the 2011 comedy 30 Minutes Or Less with Aziz Ansari, and he played himself in the 2013 comedy He’s Way More Famous Than You (2013).

As of 2024, Jesse Eisenberg is 41 years and 2 months old, his estimated net worth is $13 million, and he stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm or 1.75 m) tall.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name

Jesse Eisenberg

Nickname

Jess

Profession

Actor, author, playwright, humorist

Career

Debut

TV: Get Real (1999)

Film: Roger Dodger (2002)

Best Known for

Now You See Me, Zombieland, The Social Network, Vivarium.

Awards and Nominations

Here is a list of Jesse Eisenberg’s major awards and nominations:

Awards:

• National Board of Review Award for Best Actor (The Social Network) (2010)
• National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor (The Social Network) (2010)
• Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance (The Squid and the Whale) (2005)
• Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year (The Social Network) (2010)
• Austin Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor (The Social Network) (2010)

Nominations:

• Academy Award for Best Actor (The Social Network) (2010)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actor (The Social Network) (2010)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor (The Social Network) (2010)
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role (The Social Network) (2010)
• Empire Award for Best Actor (The Social Network) (2011)
• Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (The Squid and the Whale) (2006)
• Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor (The Squid and the Whale) (2005)
• British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for Leading Actor (The Social Network) (2011)

Personal Profile and Background Details

Date of Birth

5 October 1983

Age

As of today, Jesse Eisenberg is 41 years and 2 months old.

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Zodiac sign

Libra

Nationality

American

Birth Place

Queens, New York, United States

Residence

Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.

School / College / University

Jesse Eisenberg attended The New School University and studied democracy and cultural pluralism.

Religion

Judaism

Race / Ethnicity

Eisenberg’s ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish. His parents are Barry Eisenberg and Amy Fishman, who are both Jewish. Eisenberg’s Jewish ancestry can be traced back to Poland.

Food Habits

Non-vegan

Hobbies

Biking

Physical Stats & More

Height

• In feet: 5′ 9″
• In Centimeters: 175 cm
• In meters: 1.75 m

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Weight

• In kilograms: 72 kg
• In Pounds: 158 lbs

Body Measurements

• Chest Size: 41″
• Biceps Size: 15″
• Waist Size: 32″

Shoe size

11 (US)

Eye color

Blue

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Family

Jesse Eisenberg was born on October 5, 1983, in Queens, New York, to Jewish parents Barry Eisenberg and Amy Fishman. His mother, Amy, worked as a clown at children’s parties and was a choreographer for a Catholic high school, and now teaches cultural sensitivity in hospitals. His father, Barry, ran a hospital. Jesse has two sisters named Hallie Kate Eisenberg and Kerri Lea.

Jesse dated Anna Strout from 2002 to 2012 and then dated Mia Wasikowska from 2013 to 2015. He and Anna Strout got back together in 2016 and got married. The couple had a son named Banner.

Wife

Anna Strout (2017–Present)

Father

Barry Eisenberg (Sociology Professor who ran a hospital)

Mother

Amy Eisenberg(née Fishman) (Teaches cultural sensitivity at hospitals)

Siblings

Kerri Eisenberg (Sister)

Hallie Eisenberg (Younger Sister) (Actress)

Children

Banner Eisenberg (Son) (Born in 2017)

Relationship & More

Marital Status

Married to Anna Strout

Marriage Date

In 2017

Girlfriend and Dating History

Anna Strout (2002–2012; 2015–Present)

Anna Strout and Jesse Eisenberg were together for a long time, about ten years, before they broke up in 2012. In 2002, they met on the set of “The Emperor’s Club,” where Strout was a member of the crew and an assistant. Soon after that, they started going out together, and they have been together ever since. In an interview, Eisenberg said that Anna was the only girl he had ever gone out with.

After being apart for a short time, the couple got back together in 2015. In 2017, they had their first child, a son. Eisenberg and Strout got married in 2017 in a private ceremony, but not much is known about it.

Anna Strout also works as an activist, especially to help people who have been hurt by domestic violence. She has been a social activist, a writer, an assistant, and a producer, among other things.

Mia Wasikowska (2013–2015)

The relationship between Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska lasted from June 2013 to December 2015. The couple first met on the set of Richard Ayoade’s 2013 British black comedy thriller movie “The Double”.

On numerous occasions, photos of Eisenberg and Wasikowska together captured the couple kissing and holding hands in public displays of affection. A romantic stroll on a beach in Italy during the Venice Film Festival in September 2013 and then cuddling up together at the Los Angeles International Airport in November 2014 were also seen.

Favorite Things

• Favorite Pet– Cat
• Movie – Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
• Favorite Book – Huck Finn
• Favorite Sports – Basketball

Net Worth 2024

$13 million

As of December 2024, Jesse Eisenberg’s estimated net worth is $13 million. These are some of the ways in which he makes money:

Acting – Acting is his main source of income. Some popular movies in which he worked are Now You See Me, The Social Network, and Vivarium.

Playwriting – Eisenberg has written several plays, including “Asuncion” and “The Spoils”. It is possible that he earns royalties from the productions of these plays.

Directing – Eisenberg has directed a few short films, including “When You’re a Boy” and “Bream Gives Me Hiccups”. It’s not clear how much he makes from his direction work.

Public speaking – Eisenberg has given talks at universities and other events, and he has moderated panels at film festivals. It is possible that he is paid for these appearances.

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Net worth Growth

Net worth in 2022	$12.5 million
Net worth in 2021	$11 million
Net worth in 2020	$10 million
Net worth in 2019	$9 million
Net worth in 2018	$8 million

Salary (approx.)

Yearly Salary	$1.2 million
Monthly Salary	$100 thousand
Weekly Salary	$25 thousand
Daily Salary	$3.5 thousand

Car collection

We did not find any credible source for his car collection.

House

He keeps his personal life so private and his house details are not available on the internet.

Pets

He is a cat lover, and his pet’s details are not available.

Jesse Eisenberg Facts

These are some more interesting facts about Jesse Eisenberg:

1. Eisenberg has received various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
2. His television debut was with the short-lived comedy-drama series Get Real in 1999.
   Eisenberg’s first major box office success was a lead role in the horror-comedy Zombieland (2009).
3. In 2010, he portrayed the character of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg in the film The Social Network, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
4. Eisenberg reunited with Woody Harrelson for the magician heist thriller Now You See Me (2013), playing a world-famous close-up magician and street performer recruited into a secret group of elite magicians to pull off bank heists with magic tricks, redistributing the money from a wealthy businessman to victims of his corrupt capitalist schemes.
5. Jesse Eisenberg’s birthstone is Opal and Tourmaline. Opal symbolizes faithfulness and confidence.
6. Eisenberg is part of the Millennials Generation.
7. Prior to his fame, Eisenberg got in a spot of trouble with Woody Allen’s lawyers.
8. Eisenberg’s mother, Amy Fishman, teaches cultural sensitivity in hospitals.
9. Eisenberg is often confused with Canadian actor Michael Cera due to their similar appearance and acting styles.

Jesse Eisenberg Movies and TV shows

All Movies List

Release Year	Movie Name	Role
2002	Roger Dodger	Nick
	The Emperor’s Club	Louis Masoudi
2004	The Village	Jamison
2005	The Squid and the Whale	Walt Berkman
	Cursed	Jimmy Myers
2007	The Education of Charlie Banks	Charlie Banks
	The Living Wake	Mills Joaquin
	One Day Like Rain	Mark
	The Hunting Party	Benjamin Strauss
2009	Some Boys Don’t Leave	Boy
	Adventureland	James Brennan
	Beyond All Boundaries	Lt. Fiske Hanley / Sgt. Benjamin McKinney (voice)
	Zombieland	Columbus
	Solitary Man	Daniel Cheston
2010	Holy Rollers	Sam Gold
	Camp Hell	Daniel Jacobs
	The Social Network	Mark Zuckerberg
2011	Rio	Blu (voice)
	30 Minutes or Less	Nick Davis
2012	Why Stop Now	Eli Bloom
	To Rome with Love	Jack
	Free Samples	Tex
2013	He’s Way More Famous Than You	Himself
	Now You See Me	J. Daniel Atlas
	Night Moves	Josh Stamos
	The Double	Simon James / James Simon
2014	Rio 2	Blu (voice)
2015	The End of the Tour	David Lipsky
	Louder Than Bombs	Jonah
	American Ultra	Mike Howell
2016	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice	Lex Luthor
	Café Society	Bobby Dorfman
	Now You See Me 2	J. Daniel Atlas
2017	Justice League	Lex Luthor
2018	The World Before Your Feet	—
	The Hummingbird Project	Vincent Zaleski
2019	The Art of Self-Defense	Casey Davies
	Vivarium	Tom
	Zombieland: Double Tap	Columbus
2020	Resistance	Marcel Marceau
2021	Wild Indian	Jerry
2022	When You Finish Saving the World	—
2023	Manodrome	Ralphie
Upcoming Movie	I’ll Be Right There	Not known
	A Real Pain	Not known

All TV shows List

Release Year	Show Name	Role
1999–2000	Get Real	Kenny Green
2001	Lightning: Fire from the Sky	Eric Dobbs
2011	Saturday Night Live	Himself (host)
2012	The Newsroom	Eric Neal (voice)
2014	Modern Family	Asher
2018	Žigosani u reketu	Owner of an NBA club
2019	Live in Front of a Studio Audience	David Brewster
2022	Fleishman is in Trouble	Toby Fleishman

 

 

FAQs

What is Jesse Eisenberg best known for?

Jesse Eisenberg is best known for his acting career in movies such as “The Social Network,” “Zombieland,” “Now You See Me,” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

Does Jesse Eisenberg have a kid?

Yes, Jesse Eisenberg has a child. He has a son named Banner with his wife, Anna Strout.

How many Oscars has Jesse Eisenberg won?

Jesse Eisenberg has been nominated for one Academy Award for his role as Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network,” but he has not won an Oscar yet.

Who did Jesse Eisenberg marry?

Jesse Eisenberg married Anna Strout, his long-time girlfriend, in 2017.

How much does Jesse Eisenberg make?

Jesse Eisenberg makes approximately 1.2 million a year and his net worth in 2023 is $13 million.

What ethnicity is Jesse Eisenberg?

Jesse Eisenberg is of Jewish ethnicity.