History of Jesse Eisenberg in Timeline
Jesse Eisenberg is an American actor, playwright, and filmmaker known for portraying intelligent, yet socially awkward characters in comedies and dramas. He's received accolades including a BAFTA Award, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards and three Golden Globes, highlighting his successful career in the entertainment industry.
2 hours ago : Now You See Me 3: Magic Returns with Jesse Eisenberg in the Lead
Jesse Eisenberg stars in 'Now You See Me 3,' which opened at No. 1 with over $20M. However, reviews are mixed, with some finding the magic fleeting.
1970: Publication of Howard Zinn's "The Problem is Civil Obedience"
In 1970, Howard Zinn's "The Problem is Civil Obedience" was published, which Eisenberg later read for Voices of a People's History.
October 5, 1983: Jesse Eisenberg's Birth
On October 5, 1983, Jesse Adam Eisenberg was born. He is an American actor, playwright, and filmmaker known for playing smart but socially awkward characters. His awards include a BAFTA Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, and three Golden Globes.
1999: Television Debut in Get Real
In 1999, Eisenberg made his television debut in the series Get Real.
2000: Get Real continued
From 1999 to 2000, Eisenberg appeared in the series Get Real.
2001: Appearance in Dr Pepper Commercial
In 2001, Eisenberg appeared in a UK Dr Pepper commercial as "Butt Naked Boy."
2002: Leading Role in Roger Dodger
In 2002, Eisenberg played his first leading role in the film Roger Dodger.
2002: Dating Anna Strout
In 2002, Eisenberg started dating Anna Strout after they met on the set of The Emperor's Club.
2002: Critical Acclaim for Roger Dodger
In 2002, the film "Roger Dodger" was critically acclaimed.
2005: Appearing in Cursed and The Squid and the Whale
In 2005, Eisenberg appeared in the horror film Cursed, directed by Wes Craven, and The Squid and the Whale, an independent drama.
2005: Starring in The Squid and the Whale
In 2005, Eisenberg starred in the film The Squid and the Whale.
2005: Critical Acclaim for The Squid and the Whale
In 2005, the film "The Squid and the Whale" was critically acclaimed.
October 2007: Filming Wrapped on Adventureland
In October 2007, filming wrapped on the movie Adventureland, which Jesse starred in alongside Kristen Stewart.
2007: Filming Camp Hell
In 2007, Eisenberg filmed Camp Hell, and was on set for one day, earning about $3,000.
2007: Launch of OneUpMe Website
In 2007, Eisenberg started an online wordplay website called OneUpMe with his cousin.
2008: Filming Holy Rollers
In 2008, Jesse Eisenberg filmed Holy Rollers in New York, playing a young Hasidic Jew involved in the ecstasy smuggling trade.
2009: Lead Role in Adventureland
In 2009, Eisenberg played the lead role in Adventureland, alongside Kristen Stewart.
2009: Starring in Adventureland and Zombieland
In 2009, Jesse Eisenberg starred in the films Adventureland and Zombieland.
2009: Critical Acclaim for Adventureland and Zombieland
In 2009, the films "Adventureland" and "Zombieland" were critically acclaimed.
2010: Relaunch of OneUpMe for Facebook Users
In 2010, Eisenberg and his cousin relaunched the OneUpMe website, formatted exclusively for Facebook users.
2010: Starring in The Social Network
In 2010, Eisenberg starred as Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher's film The Social Network, which led to a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
2010: Critical Acclaim for The Social Network
In 2010, the film "The Social Network" was critically acclaimed.
2010: Lawsuit Filed Against Camp Hell Producers
In 2012, Eisenberg filed a $3 million lawsuit against the producers of the 2010 direct-to-DVD film Camp Hell, claiming exploitation.
January 29, 2011: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On January 29, 2011, Eisenberg hosted Saturday Night Live on NBC, with musical guest Nicki Minaj, during which Mark Zuckerberg appeared.
August 2011: Release of 30 Minutes or Less
In August 2011, 30 Minutes or Less, a film noir heist-comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg, was released.
October 2011: Playwriting Debut with Asuncion
In October 2011, Eisenberg made his playwriting debut in Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Off-Broadway production of Asuncion at Cherry Lane Theatre, also acting in the play.
2011: Acting in 24 Hour Plays: On Broadway
In 2011, Eisenberg acted in 24 Hour Plays: On Broadway for New York's Urban Arts Partnership.
2011: Reading for Voices of a People's History
In 2011, Eisenberg read Howard Zinn's "The Problem is Civil Obedience" for Voices of a People's History as part of the "NYU Portraits" event.
2011: Lead Voice Role in Rio
In 2011, Jesse Eisenberg had a lead voice role as Blu in the animated film Rio.
2012: End of Relationship with Anna Strout
In 2012, Eisenberg ended his relationship with Anna Strout.
2012: Starring in Why Stop Now and To Rome with Love
In 2012, Eisenberg starred alongside Melissa Leo in Why Stop Now, and in the magical realist romantic comedy To Rome with Love, directed by Woody Allen.
2012: Starring in To Rome with Love
In 2012, Eisenberg starred in the Woody Allen film To Rome with Love.
2013: Dating Mia Wasikowska
In 2013, Eisenberg began dating Mia Wasikowska, his co-star in "The Double".
2013: Starring in Now You See Me and The Double
In 2013, Eisenberg reunited with Woody Harrelson for Now You See Me, and starred in Richard Ayoade's drama, The Double. That same year, he announced his plans to continue writing for stage and screen and debuted his second play, The Revisionist.
2014: Reprising Role in Rio 2
In 2014, Eisenberg reprised his role as Blu in Rio 2.
September 8, 2015: Release of Bream Gives Me Hiccups
On September 8, 2015, Eisenberg released his first book, Bream Gives Me Hiccups, a collection of short humor pieces.
September 2015: Announcement of Matching Donations for Middle Way House
In September 2015, Eisenberg announced that he would match donations made to Middle Way House up to $100,000 until April 3, 2016.
2015: Vegetarian Statement
In 2015 Eisenberg stated, "I'm like 95% vegetarian."
2015: Acting in 24 Hour Plays: On Broadway
In 2015, Eisenberg acted in 24 Hour Plays: On Broadway for New York's Urban Arts Partnership.
2015: End of Relationship with Mia Wasikowska
In 2015, Eisenberg ended his relationship with Mia Wasikowska.
2015: Serving on the Board of Playing on Air
In 2015, Eisenberg served on the Board of Advisors for Playing On Air and wrote one short play for the show called A Little Part of All of Us, which he also starred in. He also voiced for two other plays, The Final Interrogation of Ceaucescu's Dog and The Blizzard.
2015: Release of Bream Gives Me Hiccups
In 2015, Jesse Eisenberg released his first book, Bream Gives Me Hiccups: and Other Stories.
2015: Starring in American Ultra
In 2015, Jesse Eisenberg reunited with Kristen Stewart in the action comedy American Ultra.
2015: Critical Acclaim for The End of the Tour
In 2015, the film "The End of the Tour" was critically acclaimed.
March 2016: Release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
In March 2016, Eisenberg played the supervillain Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which was released to generally negative reviews. His performance was criticized and later earned him the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor.
May 11, 2016: Premiere of Café Society at Cannes Film Festival
On May 11, 2016, the film Café Society, starring Eisenberg, held its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
May 2016: Teased Reprising Role as Lex Luthor
In May 2016, Eisenberg teased that he would reprise his role of Lex Luthor in the Justice League film (2017).
June 2, 2016: The Spoils Began Run at London's Trafalgar Studios
On June 2, 2016, Eisenberg's play The Spoils began a run at London's Trafalgar Studios in the West End, with Eisenberg playing the lead role.
June 10, 2016: Release of Now You See Me 2
On June 10, 2016, Now You See Me 2, in which Eisenberg reprised his role as J. Daniel "Danny" Atlas, was released to mixed reviews.
June 2016: Sister's Move to Nashville
In June 2016, Eisenberg's younger sister Hallie and her boyfriend, singer-songwriter Owen Danoff, moved to Nashville, Tennessee.
September 12, 2016: Participation in UNHCR Video "What They Took With Them"
On September 12, 2016, Eisenberg was featured in a UNHCR video titled "What They Took With Them" to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis.
December 22, 2016: Return as Lex Luthor Confirmed
On December 22, 2016, an official press kit released by Warner Bros. confirmed Eisenberg's return as Lex Luthor in the Justice League film (2017).
2016: Starring in Café Society
In 2016, Eisenberg starred in the Woody Allen film Café Society.
2016: Eisenberg's Social Media Aversion
In 2016, Eisenberg stated that he is terrified of social media and intentionally lives inside a bubble.
April 2017: Birth of son, Banner
In April 2017, Eisenberg and Anna Strout's son, Banner, was born.
July 17, 2017: Participation in "The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles"
On July 17, 2017, Eisenberg composed the music and co-wrote "Shoshana and Her Lovers" for "The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles".
2017: Performance at The People's Summit
In 2017, Eisenberg performed at The People's Summit as part of an adaptation of Howard Zinn's Voices of a People's History of the United States.
March 10, 2018: Speaking at a Rally for Daniel Biss
On March 10, 2018, Eisenberg spoke at a rally in support of Democratic Illinois gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss.
March 2018: Fundraising for Middle Way House
In March 2018, Eisenberg stated that he had raised almost $1 million for the Middle Way House shelter.
November 2018: Theatrical Release of "The World Before Your Feet"
In November 2018, "The World Before Your Feet", a documentary produced by Eisenberg, was released theatrically, receiving a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Also in November 2018, Eisenberg appeared in the Serbian TV series "Žigosani u reketu" as the owner of an NBA club.
2018: Special Guest at Urban Arts Partnership Gala AmplifiED
In 2018, Urban Arts Partnership announced Eisenberg as a special guest for its gala AmplifiED.
2019: Starring in "Zombieland: Double Tap" and premiere of "Happy Talk"
In 2019, Eisenberg starred in "Zombieland: Double Tap". Also in 2019, his play "Happy Talk" premiered at The New Group.
2019: World Premiere of The Art of Self-Defense
In 2019, the film The Art of Self-Defense, starring Jesse Eisenberg, had its world premiere.
2020: Roles in "Resistance" and "Zack Snyder's Justice League"
In 2020, Eisenberg played Marcel Marceau in the film "Resistance", which focused on Marceau's part in the French resistance during World War II. He also appeared as Luthor in the post-credits scene for "Zack Snyder's Justice League".
2021: Starring as Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder's Justice League
In 2021, Jesse Eisenberg starred as Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
2021: Critical Acclaim for Wild Indian
In 2021, the film "Wild Indian" was critically acclaimed.
November 17, 2022: Premiere of "Fleishman is in Trouble" on FX on Hulu
On November 17, 2022, the limited series "Fleishman is in Trouble", starring Eisenberg, premiered on FX on Hulu.
2022: Starring in Fleishman Is in Trouble and Directorial Debut
In 2022, Jesse Eisenberg 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.
January 20, 2023: Release of "When You Finish Saving the World"
On January 20, 2023, Eisenberg's feature directorial debut, "When You Finish Saving the World", which was adapted from his original audiobook series, was released in cinemas.
May 2024: Application for Polish Citizenship
In May 2024, Eisenberg revealed he had applied for Polish citizenship to help create better relationships between Jews and Polish people.
2024: Premiere of "A Real Pain" and Golden Globe/Academy Award Nominations
In 2024, Eisenberg's film "A Real Pain" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews. He also received two Golden Globe nominations and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the movie.
2024: Starring in A Real Pain
In 2024, Jesse Eisenberg starred in the comedy-drama A Real Pain, which earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay and an Academy Award nomination in the same category.
2024: Critical Acclaim for A Real Pain
In 2024, the film "A Real Pain" was critically acclaimed.
March 4, 2025: Granting of Polish Citizenship
On March 4, 2025, Eisenberg was granted Polish citizenship by the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, in New York.
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