Jacob Pitts

Jacob Rives Pitts (born November 20, 1979) is an American television, film and stage actor. His most notable performances were as Cooper Harris in the film '' EuroTrip'' (2004), as Bill "Hoosier" Smith in the HBO miniseries '' The Pacific'' (2010), and as Deputy U.S. Marshal Tim Gutterson on the FX television drama '' Justified'' (2010–2015). He appeared in the play ''Where Do We Live'' at the Vineyard Theatre in May 2004. Pitts has also appeared in TV shows such as ''Law & Order'', '' Ed'' and ''Sex and the City''.Southern, N. (2009)
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Early life

Pitts grew up in Weston, Connecticut, the son of Arlene and Joseph Rives Pitts. He described himself as a hyperactive child. In high school, he was involved in the theater production company, and took part in productions while he was in school, including a performance as the Mysterious Man in ''Into The Woods''.

Career

Pitts made his debut in 1999, and he appeared in an episode of Comedy Central's sitcom '' Strangers with Candy''. He then went on to the New York Broadway stage in 2000, when he played Fleance from the Shakespearean play ''Macbeth''.

He began his TV career with appearances in popular series like ''Sex and the City'' (1998-2004) and ''Law & Order'' (1990-). His breakthrough came as Tim Gutterson in FX’s critically acclaimed series ''Justified'' (2010–2015), where he portrayed a skilled marksman and deputy U.S. Marshal, appearing in 78 episodes across six seasons.

In addition to his television success, Pitts delivered a memorable performance as PFC Bill "Hoosier" Smith in HBO's Emmy-winning miniseries ''The Pacific'' (2010), which depicted the harrowing experiences of World War II US Marines.

His role in ''Sneaky Pete'' (2015–2019) as Lance further solidified his reputation, with 15 episodes showcasing his versatility.

On the big screen, Pitts is best known for his comedic role as Cooper Harris in the cult classic '' EuroTrip'' (2004) and his performance as Fisher in the thriller ''21'' (2008), alongside Kevin Spacey and Jim Sturgess.

Pitts has also made appearances in numerous other acclaimed series, including ''The Sinner'' (2017-2021), ''Sneaky Pete'' (2015–2019), ''Homecoming'' (2018), and ''The Blacklist'' (2013-2023). His dedication to portraying complex and engaging characters has earned him respect as a talented actor across genres.

"It’s all about being part of the cultural experience, part of the crowd — or rejecting it. But I don’t want my experience to depend on how it jives with those around me. That’s what makes it MY experience. I want my mystery witch thing. I don’t know. Maybe I should just not worry so much about it."

— Jacob Pitts for MUB

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Awards and honors

In 2008, Pitts was presented the Best Ensemble Award at the ShoWest Convention in the United States for his part in '' 21 (2008 film), 21''. The award was also presented to Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Yoo, Liza Lapira, and Josh Gad for their parts in the movie.Pitts, J. (2008). Jacob Pitts udio filebr>
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Filmography

Personal life

Pitts married Slovakia, Slovak actress and director Tereza Nvotová in 2020. They live between Prague and New York.

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1979 births
Living people
American male film actors
American male television actors
People from Weston, Connecticut