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Jack Plotnick Biography
Birth Name:Jack Stuart Plotnick
Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Best known for performing many characters like Steve Marmella on the comedy television show “Reno 911!” since 2003
- He obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1991
- He performed the character of forensic investigator Brett Partridge in the police procedural television series “The Mentalist” from 2008 to 2013
- He published his free online book “New Thoughts for Actors” in 2015 as a way to give back to the community
Awards
- 2003Grand Jury Award-Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film: winner
- 2003Film Discovery Jury Award-Best Actress: winner
- 2014Audience Award-Visions: nominated