Jeffrey Pierce

Jeffrey Pierce, born Jeffrey Douglas Plitt on December 13, 1971, in Denver, is an American actor. He is widely recognized for his performance as Tommy, providing both the voice and motion capture for the character in the video games The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II. Beyond his video game roles, he has established a diverse television and film career.

Pierce began his professional acting career in 1997 at the age of 25. His debut role was playing Bill Drake in an episode of the television series Pacific Blue titled Soulmate. Following his debut, he made guest appearances in numerous television shows while pursuing broader opportunities in film and television.

Throughout his early career, Pierce secured roles in several television series and feature films. He appeared in films such as S1m0ne, The Foreigner, and The Double. In television, he landed prominent roles in series such as Big Apple in 2001, the science-fiction series Charlie Jade in 2005—in which he played the title character—and the drama series The Nine from 2006 to 2007.

His career expanded with recurring roles across a variety of major television programs. Over the years, Pierce appeared in recurring capacities on series including For the People, Alcatraz, Cult, The Tomorrow People, Bosch, and Castle Rock.

Pierce achieved widespread recognition through his work with Naughty Dog's critically acclaimed video game franchise. He initially auditioned for the role of Joel, which ultimately went to Troy Baker. Impressed by his initial audition, the creators later contacted Pierce to cast him as Joel's brother, Tommy, in the 2013 game The Last of Us. He reprised his role as Tommy in the 2020 sequel, The Last of Us Part II.

For his performance in The Last of Us Part II, Pierce received a nomination for the BAFTA Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role. In 2023, he continued his involvement with the franchise by portraying the character Perry in the television adaptation of The Last of Us.