Jeremy Piven
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 ActorWinner