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Jeremy Piven Biography

Birth Name:Jeremy Samuel Piven

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Hosted the fourth annual Fashion Rocks at the Radio City Music Hall in New York, which, raised money to benefit Keep a Child Alive, an organization that helps children in the developing world who suffer from HIV and AIDS
Studied drama at a number of programs and institutions throughout his youth, including Harand Theater Camp, Piven Theater Workshop, Drake University and the National Theater Institute in Waterford, Connecticut
On several occasions, has collaborated with the friends he made while studying at his parents' theater school as a child, actors Lili Taylor, Rosanna Arquette and John Cusack
Is well known for his sharp wit and deadpan delivery, which caught the public eye on shows like "Ellen․"
Enjoys playing the drums, a hobby he has practiced for most of his life
Had to withdraw from a Broadway revival of "Speed-the-Plow" due to a case of mercury poisoning from an unknown source

Awards

1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a New Drama Series: nominated
2002Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: winner
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2006Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Chemistry: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Astra Award-Favourite International Personality or Actor: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2022Jury Prize-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2022February Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2024Festival Prize-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2025Best Supporting Actor-: winner