Jeremy Piven movies and tv shows grew up in a family with a strong foundation in acting and theatre. His parents cofounded the Piven Theatre Workshop, which helped to shape his acting skills and talents. He also went on to study at both Drake University and New York’s Tisch School of the Arts, honing his craft further. Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards and nominations, including three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes.
Piven first came to prominence in television with his role as the fast-talking and acerbic talent agent Ari Gold in HBO’s Entourage, a series that earned him many fans and critical acclaim. He went on to star in several more TV shows, including The Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld, Serendipity and the apocalyptic drama Dark Angel. His film career also took off with roles in Grosse Pointe Blank, Singles, Very Bad Things and The Family Man.
The Evolution of Jeremy Piven: A Look at His Filmography Through the Years
In recent years, Piven has returned to TV, starring in the British/PBS series Mr Selfridge as the founder of London’s famed department store. He has also starred in the family comedy I Melt With You, and voiced the character Black Bellamy in the animated feature film The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists and a small role in the Tom Cruise sci-fi movie Edge of Tomorrow.
In the upcoming HBO show Wisdom of the Crowd, Piven stars as a billionaire who decides to give up his empire in order to dedicate himself to an online, networked crime investigation platform called Sophe. The series delves into themes of social justice and human connection, showing off Piven’s ability to play a broad range of characters.
