Jeffrey Pierce

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Jeffrey Pierce
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Pierce in June 2023
Born
Jeffrey Douglas Plitt

(1971-12-13) December 13, 1971 (age 53)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1997–present
Spouse
Kirstin Pierce
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(m. 2000)​
ChildrenBetty Jane Vaida Pierce

Jeffrey Pierce (born Jeffrey Douglas Plitt; December 13, 1971) is an American actor. [1] He is best known for providing the voice and motion capture for Tommy in the video games The Last of Us (2013) and The Last of Us Part II (2020), with the latter earning him a nomination for the BAFTA Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role. He also portrayed Perry in the game's television adaptation in 2023. His other work includes series such as Big Apple (2001), Charlie Jade (2005), and The Nine (2006–2007).

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Early life

Pierce was born Jeffrey Douglas Plitt in Denver on December 13, 1971.

Career

Pierce made his acting debut in 1997, at the age of 25, playing Bill Drake in the Pacific Blue episode "Soulmate". He has appeared in guest roles in a number of television series. His film performances include appearances in S1m0ne , The Foreigner , and The Double .[ citation needed ] He played the title role in the 2005 science-fiction series Charlie Jade . [2] [3] He has had recurring roles in series such as For the People , Alcatraz , Cult , The Tomorrow People , Bosch , and Castle Rock .

Pierce provided the voice and motion capture for Tommy in the video game The Last of Us (2013), which became his most prominent role. He first auditioned for the role of Tommy's brother Joel, which was won by Troy Baker, and the game's creators later contacted him for the role of Tommy as they had been impressed by his original audition. [4] He reprised his role in The Last of Us Part II (2020), which earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role. [5] [6] He portrayed Perry in the game's television adaptation in 2023. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1997The OthersMark Miller
2002Random Shooting in L.A.Johnny
2002 S1m0ne Kent
2003 The Foreigner Sean Cold
2005Final ApproachCaptain Pierce
2010Alphonso BowAlphonso Bow
2010 The Space Between Junkie
2011 The Double Agent Weaver
2012 Any Day Now Officer Plitt
2013The Stranger WithinMichael

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997 Pacific Blue Bill DrakeEpisode: "Soulmate"
1998 Profiler Peter DenfordEpisode: "Every Five Minutes"
1998 Houdini Montreal Student #2Television film
2000Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis John F. Kennedy Jr. Television film
2001 Big Apple Detective Vincent TroutMain role
2002 The West Wing Jeff JohnsonEpisode: "Debate Camp"
2002AstronautsBrent MasseTelevision film
2002–2003 For the People Mason KnightRecurring role, 9 episodes
2003 Without a Trace Paul DobsonEpisode: "Underground Railroad"
2003 Judging Amy Edgar CobbsEpisode: "Maxine Interrupted"
2003 JAG Major Zach TunneyEpisode: "Posse Comitatus"
2003 Boston Public Will StyrosEpisode: "Chapter Seventy-Six"
2004 Charmed Todd MarksEpisode: "Hyde School Reunion"
2005 Charlie Jade Charlie JadeLead role
2005 Crossing Jordan Bill PattersonEpisode: "Death Goes On"
2005 NCIS Marine Sgt. Michael McMannisEpisode: "Model Behavior"
2006–2007 The Nine Randall ReeseMain role
2007 Close to Home Matt Ewing3 episodes
2007 Journeyman Capt. John Richie / Dylan McCleenEpisode: "The Legend of Dylan McCleen"
2007 Life Richard LarsonEpisode: "Powerless"
2008 Eli Stone Robert SwainEpisode: "Father Figure"
2008 Criminal Minds Ryan ScottEpisode: "The Crossing"
2008 Fear Itself PointEpisode: "The Sacrifice"
2008 Private Practice Ray DanielsEpisode: "Know When to Fold"
2008 Knight Rider Ryan Arrow2 episodes
2008Long Island ConfidentialMike McCarthyTelevision film
2009 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles T-8882 episodes
2009 Castle Wyatt MonroeEpisode: "Inventing the Girl"
2010 Day One BudEpisode: Pilot [a]
2010 NCIS: Los Angeles Navy Commander Neil CorbyEpisode: "Past Lives"
2010 Miami Medical MarcusEpisode: "Time of Death"
2012 CSI T.C. RiordanEpisode: "CSI: Unplugged"
2012 Alcatraz Jack SylvaneRecurring role, 6 episodes
2012 Nikita MartinEpisode: "3.0"
2013 Cult Stuart ReynoldsRecurring role, 8 episodes
2013–2014 The Tomorrow People Jack Jameson / Roger PriceRecurring role
2014 Drop Dead Diva Ian Holt / Grayson Kent4 episodes
2014 The Night Shift ToddEpisode: "Hog Wild"
2015 Justified Lappicola2 episodes
2015 The Mysteries of Laura Terrence Van DorenEpisode: "The Mystery of the Watery Grave"
2017 Bosch Trevor DobbsRecurring role (season 3), 7 episodes
2017Hell's 9th CircleDetective Vic O'NeillMiniseries; episode: "Salisbury Steak"
2018 Castle Rock Young Alan PangbornRecurring role (season 1), 5 episodes
2019 God Friended Me RichardEpisode: "Return to Sender"
2019 Love, Death & Robots Private First Class Macdonald (voice)Episode: "Lucky 13"
2022Cyber ShockAdamTelevision movie
2023 The Last of Us Perry 2 episodes

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 The Bourne Conspiracy Jason Bourne / David Webb Voice role
2009 Prototype Captain Robert Cross / The SpecialistVoice role
2010 Medal of Honor DEVGRU AFO Neptune / Codename: MotherVoice role
2012 Medal of Honor: Warfighter DEVGRU AFO Neptune / Codename: MotherVoice role
2013 The Last of Us Tommy Voice role and motion capture
Call of Duty: Ghosts Thomas A. MerrickVoice role
2016 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare HAVOCVoice role
2017 Call of Duty: WWII Lieutenant Joseph TurnerVoice role and motion capture
2020 The Last of Us Part II TommyVoice role and motion capture

Notes

  1. ↑ Never aired.

References

  1. ↑ Schweighardt, Joan (September 17, 2020). "In Conversation with Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and Video Game Star Jeffrey Pierce". Occhi Magazine. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  2. ↑ Sullivan, Brian Ford (May 3, 2008). "Sci Fi Adds 'Charlie Jade,' More in Coming Months". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Shattuck, Kathryn (June 13, 2008). "What's On Tonight". The New York Times. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ Druckmann, Neil; Baker, Troy; Johnson, Ashley (2014). The Last of Us Commentary. Naughty Dog. Sony Computer Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 2, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ "2021 BAFTA Games Awards: The Winners". March 2021.
  6. ↑ McKeand, Kirk (September 16, 2020). "The Last Of Us: Jeffrey Pierce Interview - Tommy Tells All". TheGamer. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 16, 2022). "'The Last Of Us': HBO Chief Gives Premiere Date Update On Video Game Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 17, 2022.
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