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Jesse Plemons
Active Hollywood / American Cinema and Television
- FromDallas, Texas, United States
- Based inLos Angeles, California / Texas, United States
- Age38 years
- Active1991–present
- Updated
Jesse Plemons Biography Information
- Real Name: Jesse Lon Plemons
- Screen Name: Jesse Plemons
- Date of Birth: April 2, 1988
- Date of Death: Alive
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer
- Debut Film: Finding North (1998)
- Final / Recent Film: Kinds of Kindness (2024), Bugonia (2025)
- Known Moniker: Method Character Actor, Frequently acclaimed for subtle and eccentric performances
Jesse Plemons Family Member Name
- Father: Jim Bob Plemons
- Mother: Lisa Beth Plemons (née Cason)
- Spouse: Kirsten Dunst (m. 2022)
- Children: Ennis Howard Plemons, James Robert Plemons
- Sister: Jill Plemons
Jesse Plemons Education
- School Education: Mart High School, Mart, Texas; Texas Tech University Independent School District (online high school program, graduated 2007)
- Higher Education: Dallas Young Actors Studio (acting training)
Jesse Plemons Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Film Name | Significance |
| 1998 | Finding North | Feature film acting debut |
| 1999 | Varsity Blues | Early role in high-profile sports drama |
| 2006 | Friday Night Lights | Breakthrough television role portraying Landry Clarke |
| 2012 | The Master | First major collaboration with Paul Thomas Anderson |
| 2012 | Breaking Bad | Breakthrough as the unnerving Todd Alquist in season five |
| 2015 | Fargo | Critically acclaimed turn as Ed Blumquist in season two |
| 2015 | Bridge of Spies | First feature collaboration with Steven Spielberg |
| 2017 | Black Mirror: USS Callister | Acclaimed performance as Robert Daly, Emmy nominated |
| 2018 | Game Night | Scene-stealing comedic turn as Officer Gary Kingsbury |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Key supporting role in Martin Scorsese’s crime epic |
| 2021 | The Power of the Dog | Earned his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Played lead BOI investigator Tom White under Martin Scorsese |
| 2024 | Kinds of Kindness | Won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for triple roles |
Jesse Plemons Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 2014 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | SAG Award | Breaking Bad | Won |
| 2016 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries | Critics’ Choice TV Award | Fargo | Won |
| 2016 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Primetime Emmy | Fargo | Nominated |
| 2017 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Male Lead | Independent Spirit Award | Other People | Nominated |
| 2018 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Primetime Emmy | Black Mirror: USS Callister | Nominated |
| 2022 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Oscar | The Power of the Dog | Nominated |
| 2022 | BAFTA Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | BAFTA Film Award | The Power of the Dog | Nominated |
| 2023 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series | Primetime Emmy | Love & Death | Nominated |
| 2024 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Actor | Prix d’interprétation masculine | Kinds of Kindness | Won |
| 2024 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Critics’ Choice TV Award | Love & Death | Nominated |
| 2025 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Kinds of Kindness | Nominated |
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About Jesse Plemons
What roles first brought Jesse Plemons major recognition?
He first earned widespread fame playing Landry Clarke in the sports drama series Friday Night Lights, followed by his role as Todd Alquist in Breaking Bad.
Which film earned Jesse Plemons his first Academy Award nomination?
He received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for portraying George Burbank in Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog (2021).
Has Jesse Plemons won an award at the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes, he won the prestigious Best Actor award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival for his performance playing three separate roles in Yorgos Lanthimos' anthology film Kinds of Kindness.
Who is Jesse Plemons married to?
He has been married to Academy Award-nominated actress Kirsten Dunst since 2022; the couple began dating in 2016 after starring together in season two of Fargo.
Does Jesse Plemons maintain personal social media accounts?
No, Jesse Plemons intentionally avoids social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, choosing to maintain a private lifestyle.
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