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).
Jeffrey Pierce | |
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 Pierce in June 2023 | |
| Born | Jeffrey Douglas Plitt December 13, 1971 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Kirstin Pierce (m. 2000) |
| Children | Betty Jane Vaida Pierce |
Early life
editPierce was born Jeffrey Douglas Plitt in Denver on December 13, 1971.
Career
editPierce 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Others | Mark Miller | |
| 2002 | Random Shooting in L.A. | Johnny | |
| 2002 | S1m0ne | Kent | |
| 2003 | The Foreigner | Sean Cold | |
| 2005 | Final Approach | Captain Pierce | |
| 2010 | Alphonso Bow | Alphonso Bow | |
| 2010 | The Space Between | Junkie | |
| 2011 | The Double | Agent Weaver | |
| 2012 | Any Day Now | Officer Plitt | |
| 2013 | The Stranger Within | Michael |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pacific Blue | Bill Drake | Episode: "Soulmate" |
| 1998 | Profiler | Peter Denford | Episode: "Every Five Minutes" |
| 1998 | Houdini | Montreal Student #2 | Television film |
| 2000 | Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis | John F. Kennedy Jr. | Television film |
| 2001 | Big Apple | Detective Vincent Trout | Main role |
| 2002 | The West Wing | Jeff Johnson | Episode: "Debate Camp" |
| 2002 | Astronauts | Brent Masse | Television film |
| 2002–2003 | For the People | Mason Knight | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2003 | Without a Trace | Paul Dobson | Episode: "Underground Railroad" |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Edgar Cobbs | Episode: "Maxine Interrupted" |
| 2003 | JAG | Major Zach Tunney | Episode: "Posse Comitatus" |
| 2003 | Boston Public | Will Styros | Episode: "Chapter Seventy-Six" |
| 2004 | Charmed | Todd Marks | Episode: "Hyde School Reunion" |
| 2005 | Charlie Jade | Charlie Jade | Lead role |
| 2005 | Crossing Jordan | Bill Patterson | Episode: "Death Goes On" |
| 2005 | NCIS | Marine Sgt. Michael McMannis | Episode: "Model Behavior" |
| 2006–2007 | The Nine | Randall Reese | Main role |
| 2007 | Close to Home | Matt Ewing | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Journeyman | Capt. John Richie / Dylan McCleen | Episode: "The Legend of Dylan McCleen" |
| 2007 | Life | Richard Larson | Episode: "Powerless" |
| 2008 | Eli Stone | Robert Swain | Episode: "Father Figure" |
| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Ryan Scott | Episode: "The Crossing" |
| 2008 | Fear Itself | Point | Episode: "The Sacrifice" |
| 2008 | Private Practice | Ray Daniels | Episode: "Know When to Fold" |
| 2008 | Knight Rider | Ryan Arrow | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Long Island Confidential | Mike McCarthy | Television film |
| 2009 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | T-888 | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Castle | Wyatt Monroe | Episode: "Inventing the Girl" |
| 2010 | Day One | Bud | Episode: Pilot[a] |
| 2010 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Navy Commander Neil Corby | Episode: "Past Lives" |
| 2010 | Miami Medical | Marcus | Episode: "Time of Death" |
| 2012 | CSI | T.C. Riordan | Episode: "CSI: Unplugged" |
| 2012 | Alcatraz | Jack Sylvane | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Nikita | Martin | Episode: "3.0" |
| 2013 | Cult | Stuart Reynolds | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | The Tomorrow People | Jack Jameson / Roger Price | Recurring role |
| 2014 | Drop Dead Diva | Ian Holt / Grayson Kent | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | The Night Shift | Todd | Episode: "Hog Wild" |
| 2015 | Justified | Lappicola | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | The Mysteries of Laura | Terrence Van Doren | Episode: "The Mystery of the Watery Grave" |
| 2017 | Bosch | Trevor Dobbs | Recurring role (season 3), 7 episodes |
| 2017 | Hell's 9th Circle | Detective Vic O'Neill | Miniseries; episode: "Salisbury Steak" |
| 2018 | Castle Rock | Young Alan Pangborn | Recurring role (season 1), 5 episodes |
| 2019 | God Friended Me | Richard | Episode: "Return to Sender" |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots | Private First Class Macdonald (voice) | Episode: "Lucky 13" |
| 2022 | Cyber Shock | Adam | Television movie |
| 2023 | The Last of Us | Perry | 2 episodes |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Bourne Conspiracy | Jason Bourne / David Webb | Voice role |
| 2009 | Prototype | Captain Robert Cross / The Specialist | Voice role |
| 2010 | Medal of Honor | DEVGRU AFO Neptune / Codename: Mother | Voice role |
| 2012 | Medal of Honor: Warfighter | DEVGRU AFO Neptune / Codename: Mother | Voice role |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Tommy | Voice role and motion capture |
| Call of Duty: Ghosts | Thomas A. Merrick | Voice role | |
| 2016 | Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | HAVOC | Voice role |
| 2017 | Call of Duty: WWII | Lieutenant Joseph Turner | Voice role and motion capture |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Tommy | Voice role and motion capture |
Notes
edit- ^ Never aired.
References
edit- ^ Schweighardt, Joan (September 17, 2020). "In Conversation with Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and Video Game Star Jeffrey Pierce". Occhi Magazine. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ Sullivan, Brian Ford (May 3, 2008). "Sci Fi Adds 'Charlie Jade,' More in Coming Months". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Shattuck, Kathryn (June 13, 2008). "What's On Tonight". The New York Times. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2021 BAFTA Games Awards: The Winners". March 2021.
- ^ McKeand, Kirk (September 16, 2020). "The Last Of Us: Jeffrey Pierce Interview - Tommy Tells All". TheGamer. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ 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.