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name: "Jeremy Sisto"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jeremy-sisto"
fi1m_id: "jeremy-sisto"
imdb_id: "nm0005438"
tmdb_id: 23958
wikidata_id: "Q449863"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "6 October 1974"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 4
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 4
updated: "2026-10-03T00:46:45.413718+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."
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# Jeremy Sisto

## Identity

Jeremy Sisto

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jeremy-sisto
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jeremy-sisto
- **IMDb ID:** nm0005438
- **TMDB ID:** 23958
- **Wikidata ID:** Q449863
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Sisto, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449863, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005438/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/23958

Actor. Born 6 October 1974 in Grass Valley, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 6 October 1974, Grass Valley, California, USA
- **Active:** 1995–2019
- **Also known as:** Jeremy Merton Sisto
- **Frequently works with:** [Amy Heckerling](https://film.one/person/amy-heckerling.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 4 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 84 (1), 2000s 86 (1), 2010s 68 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 78 to 77 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 3, Adventure 1, Animation 1, Drama 1, Family 1, Fantasy 1
- **Screen time:** 3 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,510m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Sisto, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449863, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005438/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/23958

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*Six Feet Under*](https://film.one/tv/six-feet-under.md) (86)
- **Apple TV:** [*Clueless*](https://film.one/film/clueless.md) (84)
- **Netflix:** [*Suburgatory*](https://film.one/tv/suburgatory.md) (70)
- **Disney+:** [*Frozen II*](https://film.one/film/frozen-ii.md) (65)

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

## Fi1m on Jeremy Sisto

> Jeremy Sisto is a strong ensemble actor, particularly when the part calls for someone troubled or difficult. We value that intensity, but his comedy makes us wish casting directors would not reach for it quite so automatically.

Put Jeremy Sisto among people who take themselves seriously and he is useful company. His breakthrough as Elton in *Clueless* (1995) placed him in Amy Heckerling’s comedy about teenagers preoccupied with clothes and status. The film depends on Alicia Silverstone’s earnest conviction, and Sisto fits an ensemble whose characters make those concerns worth laughing about. We like him in this setting, where emotional intensity has a comic use. The story loses momentum, but the company remains worth keeping.

*Six Feet Under* (2001) asks more of that intensity through Billy Chenowith, a recurring part that brought Sisto wider recognition. His emotionally complex supporting work helps a strong ensemble make the Fishers’ exhausting company worth the time. We laughed at the Fishers without feeling that their grief had become the joke. The actors make that distinction matter, though the programme’s fondness for brooding occasionally becomes an indulgence. This is the strongest reason to seek Sisto out: a demanding part within a drama that gives its actors more to do than announce distress.

The later television work moves between procedural drama and a lighter leading role. He played Detective Cyrus Lupo in *Law & Order* (2008), led *Suburgatory* (2011) as George Altman, and took the part of Jubal Valentine in *FBI* (2018). Dick Wolf productions became a recurring collaborator, but the sitcom is the useful reminder that solemnity is not a condition of employing him. *Break Point* (2014), which he co-wrote and produced as well as starring in, also gave him a hand in making the work.

The risk is that his suitability for troubled supporting characters becomes an excuse to keep casting him in them. We do not need every part to demonstrate something new, but familiar intensity needs a well-written character behind it. The comedy of *Clueless* and the ensemble demands of *Six Feet Under* provide two good starting points, with room for him to contribute without carrying everything. Having seen what lighter material can offer him, we would welcome another comedy before another troubled man.

## Biography

Jeremy Merton Sisto is an American actor. Born on 6 October 1974 in Grass Valley, California, he moved to Chicago with his mother and sister after his parents' divorce. He began performing in theatre as a child and later studied at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Sisto is known for his role as Billy Chenowith in the HBO series *Six Feet Under* (2001–2005). His film credits include *Clueless* (1995), *Thirteen* (2003) and *Wrong Turn* (2003). On television he has appeared as Detective Cyrus Lupo in *Law & Order* (2008–2010) and as Jubal Valentine in *FBI* (2018–present). He also portrayed the title role in the 1999 television film *Jesus*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, sixfeetunder.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (4)

- *Frozen II* (2019), Fi1m 65, as King Runeard (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/frozen-ii.md)
- *Suburgatory* (2011), Fi1m 70, as George Altman — [page](https://film.one/tv/suburgatory.md)
- *Six Feet Under* (2001), Fi1m 86, as Billy Chenowith — [page](https://film.one/tv/six-feet-under.md)
- *Clueless* (1995), Fi1m 84, as Elton — [page](https://film.one/film/clueless.md)

## Complete filmography (100)

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

- *Rain Reign* (2026), as Executive Producer
- *The Resurrection of Christ* (2026), Actor
- *CIA* (2026), series, as Jubal Valentine
- *Captain Tsunami* (2025), as Captain Tsunami
- *Last Straw* (2024), as Edward Osborn
- *FBI: International* (2021), series, as Jubal Valentine
- *Last Night in Rozzie* (2021), as Joey Donovan
- *Wichita* (2020), as Josh
- *In the Footsteps of Elephant* (2020), as Narrator (voice)
- *FBI: Most Wanted* (2020), series, as Jubal Valentine
- *Frozen II* (2019), as King Runeard (voice) — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/frozen-ii.md)
- *FBI* (2018), series, as Jubal Valentine
- *Dragon Kin* (2018), as Bolger
- *Ferdinand* (2017), as Ferdinand's Father (voice)
- *Ice* (2016), series, as Freddy Green
- *Girl Flu.* (2016), as Arlo
- *Girl Trip* (2016), as Jonah
- *The Second Sound Barrier* (2016), as Roger Valour as The Wild Card
- *Love Is All You Need?* (2016), as Mr. Thompson
- *The Other Side of the Door* (2016), as Michael
- *Wicked City* (2015), series, as Jack Roth
- *H8RZ* (2015), as Mr. Faustin
- *Batman vs. Robin* (2015), as Talon (voice)
- *Hangman* (2015), as Aaron · Producer
- *The Returned* (2015), series, as Peter Lattimore
- *Blow Me* (2014), as GoldenBoy
- *Break Point* (2014), as Jimmy · Story, Writer, Producer
- *As Cool as I Am* (2013), as Guy Karlsburg
- *Alistair MacLean's Air Force One Is Down* (2013), series, as Fergus Markey
- *Robot & Frank* (2012), as Sheriff Rowlings
- *Sironia* (2011), as Tucker
- *Suburgatory* (2011), series, as George Altman — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/suburgatory.md)
- *BlackBoxTV Presents* (2010), series, as Jeremy
- *Into Temptation* (2009), as Father John Buertein
- *Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead* (2009), as Detective Wimbly
- *Gardens of the Night* (2008), as Jimmy
- *A Cat's Tale* (2008), as Jiminy Squirrel (voice)
- *Justice League: The New Frontier* (2008), as Batman (voice)
- *Broken* (2007), as Will
- *Waitress* (2007), as Earl Hunterson
- *The Thirst* (2007), as Darius
- *My Boys* (2006), series, as Thorn
- *Unknown* (2006), as Handcuffed Man
- *Kidnapped* (2006), series, as Lucian Knapp
- *Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King* (2006), series, as Willie Evans
- *Population 436* (2006), as Steve Kady
- *In Memory of My Father* (2005), as Jeremy
- *A Lot Like Love* (2005), as Ben Miller
- *Robot Chicken* (2005), series, as Marv Merchants / Tywin Lannister (voice)
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Mitch (voice)
- *Numb3rs* (2005), series, as AUSA Alvin Brickle
- *The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things* (2004), as Chester
- *Method* (2004), as Jake Fields
- *One Point O* (2004), as Simon · Co-Producer
- *Dead & Breakfast* (2004), as Christian
- *In Enemy Hands* (2004), as Jason Abers
- *Ancient Egyptians* (2003), series, Actor
- *Thirteen* (2003), as Brady
- *Wrong Turn* (2003), as Scott
- *May* (2003), as Adam
- *The Movie Hero* (2003), as Blake Gardner / The Movie Hero
- *ManFast* (2003), as Mica
- *Julius Caesar* (2002), series, as Julius Caesar
- *Now You Know* (2002), as Jeremy
- *The Twilight Zone* (2002), series, as Grady Finch
- *Don's Plum* (2002), as Bernard
- *Inside* (2002), as Daniel
- *Dead Dog* (2001), as Tom Braeburn
- *Six Feet Under* (2001), series, as Billy Chenowith — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/six-feet-under.md)
- *Angel Eyes* (2001), as Larry Pogue Sr.
- *Takedown* (2000), as Lance 'Icebreaker' Petersen
- *Jesus* (1999), as Jesus
- *Jesus* (1999), series, as Jesus
- *The Auteur Theory* (1999), as Jules - The Crap Shoot of Life
- *Rocket Power* (1999), series, Actor
- *Trash* (1999), as Sonny James
- *This Space Between Us* (1999), as Alex Harty
- *The '60s* (1999), as Kenny Klein
- *The '60s* (1999), series, as Kenny Klein
- *Playing by Heart* (1998), as Malcolm (uncredited)
- *Without Limits* (1998), as Frank Shorter
- *The Wild Thornberrys* (1998), series, as Radio Announcer (voice), D.J. (voice)
- *Some Girl* (1998), as Chad
- *Bongwater* (1998), as Robert
- *The Day Lincoln Was Shot* (1998), as Frederick Seward
- *Dawson's Creek* (1998), series, as Christopher
- *Suicide Kings* (1997), as T.K.
- *Oakland Underground* (1997), Actor
- *White Squall* (1996), as Frank Beaumont
- *Moonlight and Valentino* (1995), as Steven
- *Clueless* (1995), as Elton — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/clueless.md)
- *The Outer Limits* (1995), series, as Tom
- *Hideaway* (1995), as Vassago
- *The Shaggy Dog* (1994), as Trey Miller
- *The Crew* (1994), as Timothy Grant
- *Duckman* (1994), series, as Bobby (voice)
- *Desperate Choices: To Save My Child* (1992), as Josh Ryan
- *Grand Canyon* (1991), as Roberto
- *Rugrats* (1991), series, as Larry (voice)
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Cyrus Lupo, Clint Glover — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)

## Gallery

- ![Jeremy Sisto](https://film.one/media/person/61352/gallery-254a510f457e.jpg) Jeremy Sisto — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Jeremy_Sisto_%2842366561022%29.jpg/1280px-Jeremy_Sisto_%2842366561022%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jeremy Sisto](https://film.one/media/person/61352/gallery-518eb505be9d.jpg) Jeremy Sisto — Image via TMDB

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