Jeffrey Pierce

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 The Last of Us 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 Perry 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 Denver 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 S1m0ne, 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, Alcatraz, Cult, The Tomorrow People, Bosch, and Castle Rock.

Pierce provided the voice and motion capture for Tommy in the video game The Last of Us (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 Perry in the game's television adaptation in 2023.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role 1997 The Others Mark Miller 2002 Random Shooting in L.A. Johnny 2002 S1m0ne Kent 2003 The Foreigner Sean Cold 2005 Final Approach Captain Pierce 2010 Alphonso Bow Alphonso Bow 2010 The Space Between Junkie 2011 The Double Agent Weaver 2012 Any Day Now Officer Plitt 2013 The Stranger Within Michael

Television Year Title Role Notes 1997 Pacific Blue Bill Drake Episode: "Soulmate" 1998 Profiler Peter Denford Episode: "Every Five Minutes" 1998 Houdini Montreal Student #2 Television film 2000 Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis John F. Kennedy Jr. Television film 2001 Big Apple Detective Vincent Trout Main role 2002 The West Wing Jeff Johnson Episode: "Debate Camp" 2002 Astronauts Brent Masse Television film 2002–2003 For the People Mason Knight Recurring role, 9 episodes 2003 Without a Trace Paul Dobson Episode: "Underground Railroad" 2003 Judging Amy Edgar Cobbs Episode: "Maxine Interrupted" 2003 JAG Major Zach Tunney Episode: "Posse Comitatus" 2003 Boston Public Will Styros Episode: "Chapter Seventy-Six" 2004 Charmed Todd Marks Episode: "Hyde School Reunion" 2005 Charlie Jade Charlie Jade Lead role 2005 Crossing Jordan Bill Patterson Episode: "Death Goes On" 2005 NCIS Marine Sgt. Michael McMannis Episode: "Model Behavior" 2006–2007 The Nine Randall Reese Main role 2007 Close to Home Matt Ewing 3 episodes 2007 Journeyman Capt. John Richie / Dylan McCleen Episode: "The Legend of Dylan McCleen" 2007 Life Richard Larson Episode: "Powerless" 2008 Eli Stone Robert Swain Episode: "Father Figure" 2008 Criminal Minds Ryan Scott Episode: "The Crossing" 2008 Fear Itself Point Episode: "The Sacrifice" 2008 Private Practice Ray Daniels Episode: "Know When to Fold" 2008 Knight Rider Ryan Arrow 2 episodes 2008 Long Island Confidential Mike McCarthy Television film 2009 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles T-888 2 episodes 2009 Castle Wyatt Monroe Episode: "Inventing the Girl" 2010 Day One Bud Episode: Pilot 2010 NCIS: Los Angeles Navy Commander Neil Corby Episode: "Past Lives" 2010 Miami Medical Marcus Episode: "Time of Death" 2012 CSI T.C. Riordan Episode: "CSI: Unplugged" 2012 Alcatraz Jack Sylvane Recurring role, 6 episodes 2012 Nikita Martin Episode: "3.0" 2013 Cult Stuart Reynolds Recurring role, 8 episodes 2013–2014 The Tomorrow People Jack Jameson / Roger Price Recurring role 2014 Drop Dead Diva Ian Holt / Grayson Kent 4 episodes 2014 The Night Shift Todd Episode: "Hog Wild" 2015 Justified Lappicola 2 episodes 2015 The Mysteries of Laura Terrence Van Doren Episode: "The Mystery of the Watery Grave" 2017 Bosch Trevor Dobbs Recurring role (season 3), 7 episodes 2017 Hell's 9th Circle Detective Vic O'Neill Miniseries; episode: "Salisbury Steak" 2018 Castle Rock Young Alan Pangborn Recurring role (season 1), 5 episodes 2019 God Friended Me Richard Episode: "Return to Sender" 2019 Love, Death & Robots Private First Class Macdonald (voice) Episode: "Lucky 13" 2022 Cyber Shock Adam Television movie 2023 The Last of Us Perry 2 episodes

Video games Year Title Role Notes 2008 The Bourne Conspiracy Jason Bourne / David Webb Voice role 2009 Prototype Captain Robert Cross / The Specialist Voice role 2010 Medal of Honor DEVGRU AFO Neptune / Codename: Mother Voice role 2012 Medal of Honor: Warfighter DEVGRU AFO Neptune / Codename: Mother Voice role 2013 The Last of Us Tommy Voice role and motion capture Call of Duty: Ghosts Thomas A. Merrick Voice role 2016 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare HAVOC Voice role 2017 Call of Duty: WWII Lieutenant Joseph Turner Voice role and motion capture 2020 The Last of Us Part II Tommy Voice role and motion capture