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Jesse Plemons

Birth Name:
Jesse Lon Plemons
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Jesse Plemons

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 ActorNominated
  • 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
  • 2024C&I Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2024Best ActorWinner
  • 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
  • 2026CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie: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
  • 2026Golden Schmoes - Best Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2026IFTA Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
  • 2026NCFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
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