---
name: "Jeremy Piven"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jeremy-piven"
fi1m_id: "jeremy-piven"
imdb_id: "nm0005315"
tmdb_id: 12799
wikidata_id: "Q315083"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "26 July 1965"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 11
updated: "2026-10-05T03:08:22.279646+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Jeremy Piven

## Identity

Jeremy Piven

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jeremy-piven
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jeremy-piven
- **IMDb ID:** nm0005315
- **TMDB ID:** 12799
- **Wikidata ID:** Q315083
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Piven, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q315083, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005315/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12799

Actor. Born 26 July 1965 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 26 July 1965, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1989–2004
- **Also known as:** Jeremy Samuel Piven
- **Frequently works with:** [John Cusack](https://film.one/person/john-cusack.md)
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 3 Emmys (3 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 11 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 81 (1), 1990s 80 (6), 2000s 59 (4)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 71 across 11 titles
- **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 7 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 9, Drama 6, Crime 4, Action 3, Romance 3, Thriller 2
- **Screen time:** 16 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $947m across 9 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Piven, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q315083, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005315/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12799

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*The Larry Sanders Show*](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md) (91), [*Entourage*](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md) (63)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Singles*](https://film.one/film/singles.md) (74)
- **Apple TV:** [*Scary Movie 3*](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-3.md) (52)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Jeremy Piven

> Jeremy Piven makes fast, hectoring dialogue funny, with an insistence that suits ambitious men accustomed to getting their way. We value that abrasive comic skill, though we would rather not ask every part to be another Ari Gold.

Jeremy Piven delivers a biting line as though the person listening has already wasted enough of his time. As the fast-talking agent Ari Gold in *Entourage* (2004–2011), that impatience became his defining screen habit. We rate his ability to keep hectoring dialogue funny, although it is easy to start looking only for the next insult. His earlier supporting work is worth remembering before treating that one character as the whole actor.

In Cameron Crowe’s *Say Anything...* (1989), he plays Mark alongside John Cusack’s Lloyd, in a film whose warmth comes partly from its interest in the people around its central couple. We were moved by Lloyd’s anxious determination, because Cusack allows the effort of being brave to show. Piven is a supporting player here, and there is no need to pretend otherwise. The film gives us a useful starting point for his work in ensembles, even if Diane deserves fuller writing and the rhythm occasionally falters.

*Grosse Pointe Blank* (1997) reunites him with Cusack, this time as Paul Spericki, but it is a much less satisfying film. Cusack and Minnie Driver make the unlikely romance worth following, and the early comedy has a sharpness we enjoy. Then the film grows too pleased with its cleverness and finds too little to do with its premise. Piven’s presence cannot be a recommendation on its own: we would choose *Say Anything...* first.

Playing Harry Selfridge in the period drama *Mr Selfridge* (2013–2016) gave him a leading role beyond Ari. Shira Piven’s *The Performance* (2024) also asks for dramatic and physical commitment. The risk of being so closely identified with one character is that a reduction in pressure can get mistaken for a loss of ability, when it may simply suit another part. For the comedy, start with *Say Anything...*; for Piven at full speed, try *Entourage*.

## Biography

Jeremy Samuel Piven is an American actor born on 26 July 1965 in Manhattan, New York City. He grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and trained at the Piven Theatre Workshop, founded by his parents.

Piven is best known for his role as Ari Gold in the HBO series *Entourage* (2004–2011), for which he won three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. His film credits include *Grosse Pointe Blank* (1997) as Paul Spericki, *Serendipity* (2001), *Heat* (1995), *Black Hawk Down* (2001) and *RocknRolla* (2008).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (11)

- *Entourage* (2004), Fi1m 63, as Ari Gold — [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md)
- *Old School* (2003), Fi1m 60, as Dean Gordon Pritchard — [page](https://film.one/film/old-school.md)
- *Scary Movie 3* (2003), Fi1m 52, as Ross Giggins — [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-3.md)
- *Rush Hour 2* (2001), Fi1m 61, as Versace Salesman — [page](https://film.one/film/rush-hour-2.md)
- *Grosse Pointe Blank* (1997), Fi1m 55, as Paul Spericki — [page](https://film.one/film/grosse-pointe-blank.md)
- *Heat* (1995), Fi1m 91, as Dr. Bob — [page](https://film.one/film/heat.md)
- *Singles* (1992), Fi1m 74, as Doug Hughley — [page](https://film.one/film/singles.md)
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), Fi1m 91, as Jerry Capen — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)
- *The Player* (1992), Fi1m 85, as Steve Reeves — [page](https://film.one/film/the-player.md)
- *The Grifters* (1990), Fi1m 84, as Sailor - Freshman — [page](https://film.one/film/the-grifters.md)
- *Say Anything...* (1989), Fi1m 81, as Mark — [page](https://film.one/film/say-anything.md)

## Complete filmography (108)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Past Life* (2026), Actor
- *Primitive War* (2025), as Colonel Jericho
- *Numbered Lives* (2025), as Edgar
- *The Performance* (2024), as Harold
- *Vindicta* (2023), as Patrick
- *Sweetwater* (2023), as Joe Lapchick
- *The System* (2022), as Warden Lucas
- *The Walk* (2022), as Johnny Bunkley
- *American Night* (2021), as Vincent
- *Last Call* (2021), as Mick · Co-Producer
- *My Dad's Christmas Date* (2020), as David
- *Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind* (2020), as Narrator
- *Wisdom of the Crowd* (2017), series, as Jeffrey Tanner
- *Entourage* (2015), as Ari Gold
- *Ari Gold is Back* (2015), as Ari Gold
- *Sin City: A Dame to Kill For* (2014), as Bob
- *Mr Selfridge* (2013), series, as Harry Selfridge
- *So Undercover* (2012), as Armon
- *The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!* (2012), as Black Bellamy (voice)
- *Angels Crest* (2011), as Jack
- *I Melt with You* (2011), as Ron
- *Spy Kids: All the Time in the World* (2011), as Danger D'Amo / Tick Tock / Time Keeper
- *Fully Loaded* (2011), Executive Producer
- *The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard* (2009), as Don Ready
- *A Cat's Tale* (2008), as Blackie (voice)
- *RocknRolla* (2008), as Roman
- *Katt Williams: American Hustle* (2007), as Jeremy Piven
- *The Kingdom* (2007), as Damon Schmidt
- *Smokin' Aces* (2006), as Buddy Israel
- *Cars* (2006), as Harv (voice)
- *Keeping Up with the Steins* (2006), as Adam Fiedler
- *Two for the Money* (2005), as Jerry
- *Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?* (2005), as Rock Rivers (voice)
- *Justice League Unlimited* (2004), series, as Elongated Man (voice)
- *Entourage* (2004), series, as Ari Gold — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md)
- *The Magic Touch of Harry Potter* (2004), as Narrator (voice)
- *Chasing Liberty* (2004), as Alan Weiss
- *Scary Movie 3* (2003), as Ross Giggins — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-3.md)
- *Runaway Jury* (2003), as Lawrence Green
- *Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration* (2003), Actor
- *Spider-Man: The New Animated Series* (2003), series, as Roland Gaines (voice)
- *Old School* (2003), as Dean Gordon Pritchard — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/old-school.md)
- *The Twilight Zone* (2002), series, as Tyler Ward
- *Highway* (2002), as Scawldy
- *Black Hawk Down* (2001), as Wolcott — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/black-hawk-down.md)
- *Serendipity* (2001), as Dean Kansky
- *Rush Hour 2* (2001), as Versace Salesman — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/rush-hour-2.md)
- *The Family Man* (2000), as Arnie
- *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command* (2000), series, as Brain Pod #57 (voice)
- *The Crew* (2000), as Det. Steve Menteer
- *Red Letters* (2000), as Thurston Clarque
- *Cupid* (1998), series, as Trevor Hale
- *Will & Grace* (1998), series, as Nicholas
- *Very Bad Things* (1998), as Michael Berkow
- *Phoenix* (1998), as Fred Shuster
- *Music from Another Room* (1998), as Billy
- *Don King: Only in America* (1997), as Hank Schwartz
- *Kiss the Girls* (1997), as Det. Henry Castillo, LAPD
- *Cow and Chicken* (1997), series, as American Football Star (voice)
- *I Am Weasel* (1997), series, as American Football Star (voice)
- *Grosse Pointe Blank* (1997), as Paul Spericki — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/grosse-pointe-blank.md)
- *Just Write* (1997), as Harold McMurphy
- *Layin' Low* (1996), as Jerry
- *Larger Than Life* (1996), as Walter
- *E=MC²* (1996), as Dr. Paul Higgins
- *The Real Thing* (1996), as John
- *Heat* (1995), as Dr. Bob — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/heat.md)
- *The Drew Carey Show* (1995), series, as Spence Kovak
- *Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde* (1995), as Pete Walston
- *Pride & Joy* (1995), series, as Nathan Green
- *Miami Rhapsody* (1995), as Mitchell
- *Floundering* (1994), as Guy
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Godfrey Nabbott
- *PCU* (1994), as Droz
- *Ellen* (1994), series, as Spence Kovak
- *Duckman* (1994), series, as Victor DeMann (voice)
- *Car 54, Where Are You?* (1994), as Herbert Hortz
- *12:01* (1993), as Howard Richter
- *Twenty Bucks* (1993), as Nervous Quick-Mart Clerk
- *Judgment Night* (1993), as Ray Cochran
- *Grace Under Fire* (1993), series, Actor
- *There Goes the Neighborhood* (1992), as Albert Lodge
- *Singles* (1992), as Doug Hughley — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/singles.md)
- *Twogether* (1992), as Arnie
- *Bob Roberts* (1992), as Candle Seller
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), series, as Jerry Capen — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)
- *Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger* (1992), as Patrolman
- *The Player* (1992), as Steve Reeves — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/the-player.md)
- *Rugrats* (1991), series, as Cameraman (voice), #12 (voice), Mailboy / Lawyer #2 (voice), Hank (voice), Car Salesman (voice)
- *White Palace* (1990), as Kahn
- *The Grifters* (1990), as Sailor - Freshman — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-grifters.md)
- *The Dog Police* (1990), as Officer Schwartz
- *Carol & Company* (1990), series, Actor
- *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Michael Barth (George) — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)
- *Say Anything...* (1989), as Mark — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/say-anything.md)
- *Coach* (1989), series, as Spence Kovak
- *Elvis Stories* (1989), as Lenny
- *Married... with Children* (1987), series, as Movie Watcher (uncredited)
- *One Crazy Summer* (1986), as Ty
- *Lucas* (1986), as Spike
- *Miami Nights*, as Reggie Jensen
- *All-Star Weekend*, as Danny
- *Will to Win*, Actor
- *Panic Button*, Actor
- *Kessler - The Viking Warrior*, as Jimmy Montoya
- *Occupation Rainfall: Chapter 2*, Actor
- *Young Warriors*, as Jon
- *Santa's Chair*, as William

## Gallery

- ![Jeremy Piven](https://film.one/media/person/87567/gallery-73254fea685a.jpg) Jeremy Piven — Keith Middlebrook at https://www.flickr.com/photos/19786782@N07/, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/JeremyPivenFeb09.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 08: (L-R) Carla Gugino, Jeremy Piven, David Frankel, and Sarah Jessica Parker arrive at Miami Rhapsody 30th Anniversary Celebration present (2013)](https://film.one/media/person/87567/gallery-35ae456cae28.jpg) MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 08: (L-R) Carla Gugino, Jeremy Piven, David Frankel, and Sarah Jessica Parker arrive at Miami Rhapsody 30th Anniversary Celebration present (2013) — MiamiFilmFestival, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Cast_at_Miami_Rhapsody_30th_Anniversary_Celebration.jpg/1280px-Cast_at_Miami_Rhapsody_30th_Anniversary_Celebration.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![actor Josh Wood and actor Jeremy Piven (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/87567/gallery-f78e943634e5.jpg) actor Josh Wood and actor Jeremy Piven (2009) — Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Josh_Wood_and_Jeremy_Piven.jpg/1280px-Josh_Wood_and_Jeremy_Piven.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jeremy Piven](https://film.one/media/person/87567/gallery-fc18bcca7352.jpg) Jeremy Piven — Image via TMDB
- ![Jeremy Piven](https://film.one/media/person/87567/gallery-6e6d112aa327.jpg) Jeremy Piven — Image via TMDB
- ![Jeremy Piven](https://film.one/media/person/87567/gallery-100258ecac43.jpg) Jeremy Piven — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 3 won

- 2008: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Entourage*
- 2007: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Entourage*
- 2006: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Entourage*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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