Jeffrey Pierce (born Jeffrey Douglas Plitt; December 13, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for providing the voice and motion capture for Tommy in the video games ''

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'' (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

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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).

Early life

Pierce was born Jeffrey Douglas Plitt in

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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 ''

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'', '' The Foreigner'', and '' The Double''. He played the title role in the 2005 science-fiction series '' Charlie Jade''. He has had recurring roles in series such as '' For the People'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Bosch'', and '' Castle Rock''. Pierce provided the voice and motion capture for Tommy in the video game ''

'' (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. 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. He portrayed

in the game's television adaptation in 2023.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Notes

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pierce, Jeffrey 1971 births Living people Male actors from Denver Writers from Denver American male film actors Film directors from Colorado American film producers American male television actors American male voice actors American male video game actors 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors