Jesse Plemons (born April 2, 1988) is an American actor known for his versatility and intense performances. He began his career as a child actor, gaining widespread recognition for his role as Landry Clarke in the television series *Friday Night Lights*. He later solidified his fame by portraying complex characters such as Todd Alquist in *Breaking Bad* and Ed Blumquist in the second season of *Fargo*, a role that earned him his first Emmy nomination. His film career includes collaborations with world-renowned directors, including Paul Thomas Anderson in *The Master*, Steven Spielberg in *Bridge of Spies*, and Martin Scorsese in *The Irishman* and *Killers of the Flower Moon*. In 2022, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Jane Campion's film *The Power of the Dog*. In 2024, he won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his work in Yorgos Lanthimos's film *Kinds of Kindness*, establishing himself as one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.