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Jesse Plemons Biography

Birth Name:Jesse Lon Plemons

Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Won the 2013 IGN Award for Best TV Villain for his work on "Breaking Bad․"
Was nominated for the Milan International Film Festival award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Meeting Spencer․"
Is a direct descendant of famed Texas colonizer Stephen F․ Austin
Started acting at the age of three, when he was cast in a Coca-Cola commercial
Is well known for portraying troubled characters
Has been a member of the band Cowboy and Indian
Is recognized for closely resembling fellow actor Matt Damon
Was the cast member of "Friday Night Lights" to have the most football playing experience, despite his character being one of the few characters to not play football

Awards

2002Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actor: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2012Best Supporting Actor-: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013IGN Award-Best TV Villain: winner
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: winner
2016Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: nominated
2016INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
2017Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
2018Saturn Award-Best Guest Performance in a Television Series: nominated
2018DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actor: nominated
2018HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018IGN Award-Best Supporting Performer in a Movie: nominated
2018IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: nominated
2018SDFCS Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor: nominated
2020IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020Odyssey Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
2021DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2022EDA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022BloodGuts UK Horror Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2022COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2022ICFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022ALFS Award-Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2022MNFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2024Astra Midseason Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2024Best Actor-: winner
2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2024Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2025GWNYFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025IFJA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2025Sierra Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025NYFCO Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025PFCA Award-Best Featured Actor: winner
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2026Astra Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: nominated
2026BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2026Windie-Best Actor: nominated
2026CinEuphoria-Best Duo - International Competition: nominated
2026COFCA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2026Días de Cine Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2026IFTA Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated