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.[3] He had a recurring role in the first season of The Sinner and starred as Lance Lord in the crime drama series Sneaky Pete.[4]
Jacob Pitts | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacob Rives Pitts November 20, 1979 Weston, Connecticut, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | [2] |
Early life
editPitts grew up in Weston, Connecticut, the son of Arlene and Joseph Rives Pitts. He described himself as a hyperactive child.[5] 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.[1]
Career
editPitts 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.[1]
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 soldiers.
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 MUBI.[2]
Awards and honors
editIn 2008, Pitts was presented the Best Ensemble Award at the ShoWest Convention in the United States for his part in 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.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Strangers with Candy | Craig Snow | TV series (Episode: "Dreams on the Rocks") |
| 2000 | Law & Order | Jon Telford | TV series (Episode: "Loco Parentis") |
| 2000 | Sex and the City | Sam Jones | TV series (Episode: "What Goes Around Comes Around") |
| 2001 | Zen and the Art of Landscaping | Andy / Son | Short film |
| 2001 | Tart | Toby Logan | |
| 2001 | Eight | Todd | Short film |
| 2002 | Pipe Dream | Autumn | |
| 2002 | We Were the Mulvaneys | Patrick Mulvaney | TV movie |
| 2002 | K-19: The Widowmaker | Grigori | |
| 2002 | Ed | Johnny Malone | TV series (Episode: "The Road") |
| 2004 | EuroTrip | Cooper Harris | |
| 2004 | A Separate Peace | Brinker | TV movie |
| 2005 | 1/4 Life | Andy | TV movie |
| 2006 | The Novice | Peter Pekorius | |
| 2006 | Capitol Law | Ryan | TV movie |
| 2007 | Across the Universe | Rap Magazine Employee | |
| 2008 | Quid Pro Quo | Hugh | |
| 2008 | 21 | Fisher | |
| 2010 | The Pacific | PFC Bill 'Hoosier' Smith | TV mini-series (5 episodes) |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Vance Salle | TV series (Episode: "Taking Control") |
| 2010 – 2015 | Justified | Tim Gutterson | TV series (53 episodes) |
| 2012, 2016 | Person of Interest | Henry Peck | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 2012 | True Dead | Walter | Short film |
| 2013 | Above Average Presents | TV series (Episode: "Clap It Up (Step Up Parody)") | |
| 2013 | That Thing with the Cat | Jackson | |
| 2014 | Elementary | Paul Ladesma | TV series (Episode: "Just a Regular Irregular") |
| 2015 | Pitiful Creatures | Doctor | TV series (Episode: "Selfish Dying Man ") |
| 2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Reporter | TV series (Episode: "Judd Apatow Wears a Polo and Blue Suede Shoes") |
| 2015 | Try Hard: The Rex Derby Story | Johnny Cowan | Short film |
| 2016 | Limitless | Adam Bruster | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 2016 | BrainDead | Don Pickle | TV series (Episode: "Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. Are Discovered and Patched") |
| 2017 – 2019 | Sneaky Pete | Lance Lord | TV series (15 episodes) |
| 2017 | The Sinner | J.D. | TV series (6 episodes) |
| 2018 | Homecoming | AJ | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 2018 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | ADA Hodges | TV series (Episode: "Hell's Kitchen") |
| 2020 | Bull | Roland Terrell | TV series (Episode: "Prison Break) |
| 2023 | The Blacklist | Quentin Dodd | TV series (Episode: "The Four Guns") |
Personal life
editPitts married Slovak actress/director Tereza Nvotová in 2020.[2] They live between Prague and New York.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Jacob Pitts, TV Guide.
- ^ a b c "Dcera Anny Šiškové se na ulici v New Yorku vdala za hollywoodského herce". iDNES.cz. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
- ^ Southern, N. (2009). Jacob Pitts: Biography
- ^ Petski, Denise (23 March 2018). "'Homecoming': Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Brooke Bloom, Ayden Mayeri & Jacob Pitts Set To Recur In Julia Roberts Amazon Series". Deadline. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ "In Conversation With... Jacob Pitts (Justified's Tim Guttterson)". Sunny Side of the Street. November 8, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Pitts, J. (2008). Jacob Pitts [Audio file]. [1]
External links
edit- Jacob Pitts at IMDb