Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons is an American actor recognized for his versatile work in both film and television, earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations for his nuanced performances. After achieving a significant breakthrough with his role as Landry Clarke in the acclaimed NBC drama series ‘Friday Night Lights’ (2006-2011), Jesse Plemons established himself as a versatile and compelling actor. Plemons began his career with roles in films such as ‘Varsity Blues’ (1999) and ‘All the Pretty Horses’ (2000), alongside guest spots on television series including ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and ‘Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.’ He later gained wider acclaim for his portrayal of Todd Alquist in the fifth season of the AMC crime drama series ‘Breaking Bad’ (2012-2013), a role he reprised in the sequel film ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ (2019). Plemons continued to earn critical accolades with his performance as Ed Blumquist in the second season of the FX anthology series ‘Fargo’ (2015), which garnered him his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination and a Critics’ Choice Television Award in 2016.

Plemons also took on a notable lead performance in ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ (2020), which received widespread critical praise. Most recently, in 2024, Jesse Plemons was honored with the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his compelling work in ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ continuing to demonstrate his extraordinary range and impact on screen. His consistently high-caliber performances make him a sought-after talent in both independent and major studio productions.