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<h2>Early Career and Breakthrough Roles</h2>
Jesse Eisenberg is an American <a href="/biography/jesse-eisenberg">actor</a>, playwright, author, and humorist. He made his television debut on the short-lived comedy-drama series Get Real. His film breakthrough came with a leading role in the comedy-drama Roger Dodger, followed by appearances in films such as the psychological thriller The Village and the drama The Emperor’s Club. He gained further recognition with roles in the comedy-drama The Squid and the Whale, the dark comedy The Living Wake, and The Education of Charlie Banks. In 2007, he received the Rising Star Award at the Vail Film Festival for his performance in The Living Wake.

<h2>Critical Acclaim and Major Film Roles</h2>
In 2009, Eisenberg starred in the coming-of-age comedy Adventureland and the horror-comedy Zombieland, both of which earned him critical acclaim. He reached a new level of recognition in 2010 with his portrayal of Facebook <a href="/biography/mark-zuckerberg">founder</a> <a href="/biography/mark-zuckerberg">Mark Zuckerberg</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Fincher">David Fincher</a>’s The Social Network. His performance was lauded by critics and earned him nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor. That same year, he starred in Holy Rollers, which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

<h2>Playwriting and Theatrical Work</h2>
In 2011, Eisenberg made his playwriting debut with the off-Broadway production Asuncion, staged at the Cherry Lane Theatre through the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Since then, he has written and performed in three plays in New York: Asuncion, The Revisionist, and The Spoils. The Spoils, his most recent theatrical work, was well-received and featured co-stars <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Zegen">Michael Zegen</a> and <a href="/biography/kunal-nayyar">Kunal Nayyar</a>.

<h2>Voice Acting and Film Highlights</h2>
Eisenberg provided the voice for Blu, the lead character in both Rio and its sequel Rio 2, portraying a rare Spix’s Macaw. He also starred in the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less and appeared as a skilled illusionist in the ensemble heist film Now You See Me. His versatility as an actor was further demonstrated in the action-comedy American Ultra, in which he starred opposite <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristen_Stewart">Kristen Stewart</a>.
In 2016, Eisenberg portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lex_Luthor">Lex Luthor</a> in the DC Comics film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, sharing the screen with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal_Gadot">Gal Gadot</a>, <a href="/biography/ben-affleck">Ben Affleck</a>, and <a href="/biography/henry-cavill">Henry Cavill</a>.

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<h2>Writing and Literary Work</h2>
In addition to his work in film and theater, Jesse Eisenberg has contributed humor pieces to esteemed publications such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McSweeney's">McSweeney</a>’s and The New Yorker. In 2015, he released his first book, Bream Gives Me Hiccups, a collection of humorous short stories that received positive critical reviews. The book showcased his unique voice and talent as a humorist and writer.

<h2>Personal Life and Background</h2>
Jesse Eisenberg was born in Queens, New York, and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey. His mother, Amy Eisenberg, teaches cultural sensitivity at a hospital and previously worked as a party clown for over 20 years. His father, Barry Eisenberg, once drove a taxi, later worked in a hospital, and eventually became a college professor. Eisenberg has two sisters: Kerrie Eisenberg and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallie_Eisenberg">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallie_Eisenberg">Hallie Kate Eisenberg</a>, who gained fame as a child performer.
Jesse Eisenberg is a vegetarian and actively supports animal fostering programs. He is known to be in a relationship with <a href="/biography/mia-wasikowska">actress</a> <a href="/biography/mia-wasikowska">Mia Wasikowska</a>. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $10 million.

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