Jesse Plemons Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Career, Awards, Movies

Jesse Plemons is an American actor whose rise began with his role as Landry Clarke in the acclaimed series Friday Night Lights (2006–2011).

He later drew widespread attention as the chilling Todd Alquist in Breaking Bad (2012–2013) and reprised the role in El Camino.

Known for his understated yet powerful screen presence, he has earned praise—and nominations—for performances in Fargo, Black Mirror, The Power of the Dog, and the anthology film Kinds of Kindness, winning Best Actor at Cannes in 2024.

Profile

• Full name: Jesse Lon Plemons
• Date of birth: April 2, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.
• State of origin: Texas
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Blonde-light brown
• Parents: Jim Bob Plemons (father); Lisa Beth Cason (mother)
• Siblings: One sister Jill Plemons (reportedly), plus one sibling mentioned in Britannica N/A specifics
• Spouse: Kirsten Dunst (m. 2022)
• Children: Ennis Howard Plemons (son), James Robert Plemons (son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: $15 million

Early Life and education

Jesse Plemons is now at the age of 37 and was born on April 2, 1988, in Dallas, Texas.

He grew up in Mart, a small Texas town, with his parents Jim Bob, a firefighter, and Lisa Beth, a special‑needs teacher.

He has at least one sister named Jill.

He began appearing in commercials, including a Coca‑Cola ad, at age three, and traveled between Texas and Los Angeles for auditions in childhood.

Personal Life

Jesse Plemons began a relationship with actress Kirsten Dunst after meeting on the set of Fargo in 2015; they became engaged in January 2017.

The couple welcomed their first son Ennis Howard in May 2018, and their second son James Robert in April 2021.

They were married in July 2022.

The family divides their time between Los Angeles, Austin, and sometimes Budapest.

Career

Jesse’s early film roles began in the late 1990s, with appearances in Finding North (1998) and All the Pretty Horses (2000).

He rose to prominence with his role as Landry Clarke on Friday Night Lights starting in 2006, where his natural athleticism was notable—he even performed his own football stunts.

From 2012 to 2013, he portrayed Todd Alquist on Breaking Bad, earning critical acclaim and a strong fan following.

Later, his roles in Fargo (2015), the “USS Callister” episode of Black Mirror (2017), and the Netflix series Love & Death (2023) resulted in Emmy nominations.

His film work includes The Master (2012), Bridge of Spies (2015), The Irishman (2019), Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), Jungle Cruise (2021), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).

His turn in The Power of the Dog earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and in 2024 he won Best Actor at Cannes for Kinds of Kindness.

He is set to appear in Lanthimos’s Bugonia (October 2025) and the Netflix thriller Zero Day.

Awards

• Academy Award nomination, Best Supporting Actor – The Power of the Dog (2022)
• Cannes Film Festival Award, Best Actor – Kinds of Kindness (2024)
• Primetime Emmy nominations (three) – including Outstanding Supporting Actor for Fargo and Black Mirror, and Love & Death
• Critics’ Choice Television Award – Best Supporting Actor for Fargo (2016)
• BAFTA nomination, Best Supporting Actor – The Power of the Dog
• Screen Actors Guild Award (won for ensemble Breaking Bad)

Net worth

Jesse Plemons’s net worth is estimated at $15 million.

His income stems from roles in television and film, as well as producer credits and smart real‑estate investments.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jesseplemons
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Finding North (1998)
• Varsity Blues (1999)
• Walker, Texas Ranger (2000, TV)
• All the Pretty Horses (2000)
• Friday Night Lights (2006–2011, TV)
• Breaking Bad (2012–2013, TV)
• El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
• Fargo (2015, TV)
• Black Mirror: USS Callister (2017, TV)
• Other People (2016)
• I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
• Bridge of Spies (2015)
• The Irishman (2019)
• Jungle Cruise (2021)
• Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
• The Power of the Dog (2021)
• Antlers (2021)
• Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
• Love & Death (2023, TV)
• Kinds of Kindness (2024)