Born to the founders of a prestigious, Illinois-based acting school, this offbeat comic actor has made a scene-stealing career out of playing twits (the dean in
Old School), nuts (the title character in the short-lived dramedy
Cupid) and funny best friends (in
Serendipity, starring his real-life buddy and frequent collaborator John Cusack). But though he's been a familiar face on the small and big screens since the late '80s, he didn't become a star until he took on the flashy role of a morally bankrupt agent in
Entourage, a part that earned him Emmy Awards in both 2006 and 2007.
Jeremy Piven Fast Facts:
- His parents were the founders of the Piven Theatre Workshop in Chicago.
- Studied acting at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, CT, and at the National Theatre in London, England.
- Often stars in films alongside John Cusack, a close friend and alumnus of the Piven Theatre Workshop.
- Cofounded New Criminals theater group with John Cusack.
- Former member of the Second City National Touring Company.
- Jeremy Piven Relationships:
- Byrne Piven - Father
- Joyce Hiller Piven - Mother
- Shira Piven - Sister
- Jeremy Piven Awards:
- 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
- 2006 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
- 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
- 2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
- 2008 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
- 2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
- 2005 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
- 2006 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
- 2007 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
- College:
- Attended Drake University, Des Moines, IA; attended New York University, New York, NY
