Jeremy Piven is a well-known American actor best known for his portrayal of ‘Ari Gold’ on the hit television show ‘Entourage.’ His parents founded the Piven Theatre Workshop, where he got his acting training. For his portrayal as the most-loved agent on ‘Entourage,’ he has won three Primetime Emmy Awards. He grew up in a typical middle-class family and was taught the value of honesty in his work during his early years, which reflects in the characters he chooses to play on-screen and in his acting ability. He has also worked as a producer on various films in addition to acting. In the films Serendipity,’ ‘The Kingdom,’ ‘Scary Movie 3’, and ‘The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard,’ he gave some notable performances. He’s also been in television shows such as ‘Carol & Company,’ ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Cupid Grace,’ ‘Ellen,’ and ‘Mr. Selfridge,’ among others. Piven, who is known for his deadpan delivery and on-screen attitude, has appeared in a wide range of films and television programs and has established himself as a bankable actor in Hollywood. Aside from his acting job, this Manhattan native is an accomplished drummer who has spent the majority of his life on the drums. He is also a die-hard fan of the Chicago Bears.
Childhood and Adolescence
Jeremy Samuel Piven was born in Manhattan, New York City, to Byrne Piven and Joyce Hiller Piven. He grew up in Chicago and attended Evanston Township High School, where he graduated.
He was a member of the Harand Theater Camp in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, as a teenager. He was quickly accepted into his parents’ family theatre company, the ‘Piven Theatre Workshop.’
He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Drake University in Iowa. He also spent one university semester at the National Theater Camp in Wisconsin during this time.
He was cast as ‘Spike’ in his first film, ‘Lucas,’ in 1986, after receiving acting training. In the same year, he had a brief part in the film ‘One Crazy Summer.’
The Career of Jeremy
In 1990, he starred in the film ‘The Grifters,’ and the following year, he was cast as ‘Kahn’ in the film ‘White Palace.’
In 1992, he received his big break when he was cast as a regular cast member on ‘The Larry Sanders Show.’ The next year, he appeared in an episode of ‘Seinfeld’ as George Constanza.
In 1993, he starred in the films Twenty Bucks’ and ‘Judgment Night,’ both action thrillers. He starred alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Stephen Dorff in the latter. The following year was a particularly fruitful one for the performer. ‘Floundering,’ ‘Car 54, Where Are You?,’ ‘Twogether,’ and ‘PCU’ were among his films.
He appeared in a couple of episodes of ‘Chicago Hope’ and ‘Pride & Joy’ in 1995. In addition, he appeared in the films Miami Rhapsody,’ ‘Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde,’ and ‘Heat.’
From 1996 to 1998, Piven’s career was at its pinnacle, with a slew of film and television ventures under his belt. He was a regular on the television show ‘Ellen,’ and he also appeared in ‘The Drew Carey Show,’ ‘Grace Under Fire,’ ‘Coach,’ ‘Don King: Only in America,’ and ‘Cupid.’
‘Larger than Life,’ ‘Just Write,’ ‘Grosse Pointe Blank,’ ‘Kiss the Girls,’ ‘Very Bad Things,’ ‘Music From Another Room,’ and ‘Phoenix’ were all released around the same time.
He played Det. Steve Menteer in ‘The Crew’ and Arnie in ‘The Family Man’ in the new millennium. He appeared in the blockbuster blockbusters Serendipity,’ ‘Rush Hour 2,’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’ the following year.
He appeared in the films Old School,’ ‘Runaway Jury,’ and ‘Scary Movie 3’ in 2003. The following year would prove to be one of the most pivotal in his acting career. He was cast as ‘Arti Gold’ in the American comedy-drama series ‘Entourage.’ In 2004, he also starred in the film ‘Chasing Liberty.’
‘Two for the Money,’ ‘Scooby-Doo! Where’s My Mummy?,’ ‘Smokin’ Aces,’ ‘Cars,’ and ‘The Kingdom’ were among his average films from 2005 to 2008. During this time, he continued to appear in ‘Entourage’ as ‘Ari Gold.’
He starred as ‘Don Ready’ in ‘The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard’ in 2009, and he appeared in ‘I Melt With You’ and ‘Spy Kids: All the Time in the World two years later. He remained a regular actor until the final season of ‘Entourage’ in 2011, after which he appeared in the animated comedy ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ the following year, followed by Miley Cyrus ‘So Undercover’ the following year.
He played Harry Gordon Selfridge in ten episodes of ‘Mr. Selfridge’ in 2013.
In 2014, he starred in the crime thriller ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,’ a sequel to the 2005 film ‘Sin City.’
Jeremy’s Major Projects
‘Ari Gold’ in ‘Entourage,’ which aired from 2004 until 2011, is one of his best parts to date. The series was a great sensation in the United States, and his performance as ‘Gold’ earned him multiple Emmy nominations and awards.
Ari Emanuel, a real-life agent, inspired the character of ‘Ari.’ He was nominated for the Emmys four times in a row for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series,’ and he went on to win a number of significant awards.
Achievements & Awards
In 2006, 2007, and 2008, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor- Comedy Series’ for his work on ‘Entourage.’
He earned a Golden Globe Award for ‘Entourage’ in 2008 for ‘Best Supporting Actor- Series, Miniseries, or Television Film.’
Personal History and Legacy
Jeremy Piven considers himself to be a Buddhist Jewish Jew.
He had mercury poisoning as a result of consuming too much sushi during the previous 20 years of his life. To treat his elevated mercury levels, he was offered herbal treatments.
Estimated Net worth
Jeremy Piven is a $30 million dollar film producer and actor from the United States. Jeremy Piven is best known for his portrayal of Ari Gold on HBO’s “Entourage,” for which he received many Emmy nominations.
Trivia
While filming ‘PCU,’ this American actor from the ‘Entourage’ series contracted malaria and had to be brought to the hospital.