Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong, born on December 25, 1978, is a distinguished American actor celebrated for his intense method acting style. His remarkable versatility spans across stage and screen, earning him numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2022, he was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world, a testament to his impact in the entertainment industry.

A graduate of Yale University, Strong honed his craft at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. He made his film debut in 2008 with the comedy Humboldt County and subsequently appeared in notable films such as Lincoln (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Parkland (2013), and The Big Short (2015). His breakthrough role came as Kendall Roy in the acclaimed HBO series Succession (2018–2023), where he won both the Primetime Emmy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.

Strong's filmography continued to expand with performances in The Gentlemen (2019), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), and Armageddon Time (2022). His portrayal of Roy Cohn in the biographical drama The Apprentice (2024) garnered him nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Actor Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. In 2025, he took on the role of music producer Jon Landau in the musical biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.

On stage, Strong made his off-Broadway debut in 2006 with the John Patrick Shanley play Defiance, followed by his Broadway debut in 2008 as Richard Rich in the revival of A Man for All Seasons. He returned to Broadway in 2024, portraying a conscientious doctor in the revival of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.