Jeremy Strong Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Children, Height, Parents, Awards, TV Shows

Jeremy Charles Strong also known as Jeremy Strong is an acclaimed American actor known for his intense, immersive method acting and transformative performances across stage, film, and television.

He rose to international prominence as Kendall Roy in the HBO drama series Succession (2018–2023), winning the Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jeremy Charles Strong
• Stage Name: Jeremy Strong
• Born: December 25, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Mixed
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.79 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: David Strong and Maureen Strong
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Emma Wall
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jeremy Strong was born on December 25, 1978, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, to parents David Strong (who worked in juvenile justice) and Maureen Strong (a hospice nurse). He was raised in a working-class family in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston and later in Sudbury, Massachusetts.

His mother is of Irish descent, and his father’s family is Ashkenazi Jewish, originally from Russia; his paternal grandfather worked as a plumber in Queens, New York. His parents had a tumultuous relationship and eventually divorced.

He attended local schools and developed an early interest in acting through children’s theatre groups and musicals. He graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, where he studied English and theatre. He further trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and with Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company. His ethnicity is mixed (Ashkenazi Jewish on father’s side and Irish on mother’s side). His religion is unknown.

Career

Jeremy Strong began his career with theatre work, making his Broadway debut in A Man for All Seasons (2008). His early film roles included small parts in Lincoln (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Parkland (2013), Selma (2014), and The Big Short (2015). He gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Kendall Roy in Succession, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and wins.

Additional film credits include The Gentlemen (2019), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) as Jerry Rubin, Armageddon Time (2022), and The Apprentice (2024) as Roy Cohn (Oscar-nominated). He has also appeared in stage productions, winning a Tony Award for An Enemy of the People (2024). Recent and upcoming projects include Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) and The Social Reckoning (2026).

Social Media

Jeremy Strong does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Jeremy Strong, 47 years old and 1.79 m tall, has been married to Danish psychiatrist and documentary producer Emma Wall since 2016. They met in 2012 at a party in New York City during Hurricane Sandy and wed at Dragsholm Slot castle in Denmark.

No past marriages or other publicly detailed relationships are widely documented. The couple has three daughters: Ingrid (born 2018), Clara (born 2019), and a third daughter (born 2021, name not publicly shared). They split time between New York and Denmark and keep their family life private.

Net Worth

Jeremy Strong‘s net worth is estimated at $6 million USD. His income primarily comes from his starring role in the acclaimed HBO series Succession; supporting and lead roles in major films including The Big Short, The Trial of the Chicago 7, The Apprentice, and Armageddon Time; residuals from streaming and syndication of his television and film work; theatre productions including Tony Award-winning performances; and occasional producing or other creative contributions.

Filmography

• Lincoln (2012)
• Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
• The Big Short (2015)
• The Gentlemen (2019)
• Succession (2018–2023, TV series)
• The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
• Armageddon Time (2022)
• The Apprentice (2024)
• Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025)
• The Social Reckoning (2026)