Ebon Moss-Bachrach is an American actor popularly known for his role as Richard Richie Jerimovich in the comedy-drama series The Bear. He also appears on Girls, NOS4A2, and the first season of Andor. He has been cast as Ben Grimm / The Thing in The Fantastic Four in 2025.
He was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and the Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and also a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the series The Bear.
When did Moss-Bachrach start his career?
Moss-Bachrach's career started in the late 1990s with appearances in independent films like Daydream Believer and Public Enemies. Then he went and starred on television in guest roles in popular shows like Law & Order and The Sopranos.
When did Moss-Bachrach get his breakthrough?
Moss-Bachrach got his breakthrough with his portrayal of Desi Harperin in the critically acclaimed HBO series Girls. His character being sarcastic and doubtful but also logical, stood out as one of the well-written characters in the show. The viewers liked him and saw his potential as an actor to keep an eye on.
He became famous after the portrayal of David Lieberman/Micro in the first season of Marvel's The Punisher. Moss-Bachrach played the role of a hacker friend of Frank Castle, a character more complex and open, which was appreciated for his detailed acting.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach movies and TV shows
Film
2001: The Believer as First Waiter
2001: Never Again as Andy
2001: The Royal Tenenbaums as Frederick the Bellboy
2003: American Splendor as MTV Director
2003: Death of a Dynasty as Dave Katz
2003: Mona Lisa Smile as Charlie Stewart
2004: Winter Solstice as Steve
2004: Poster Boy as Charlie
2004: Point & Shoot as Chad Rhodes
2005: The Dying Gaul as Olaf
2005: Stealth as Tim
2005: Road as Jay
2006: Out There as Stan
2006: Live Free or Die as Alex Gazaniga
2006: The Lake House as Henry Wyler
2006: Wedding Daze as Matador
2007: Chicago 10 as Paul Krassner (Voice)
2007: High Falls as Jackson (Short film)
2007: Suburban Girl as Ethan Eisenberg
2007: Evening as Luc
2009: Breaking Upwards as Dylan
2009: The Marc Pease Experience as Gavin
2011: Higher Ground as Luke
2012: Lola Versus as Nick
2012: Come Out and Play as Francis
2013: The Volunteer as Ethan
2013: Gods Behaving Badly as Neil
2014: We'll Never Have Paris as Guillaume
2014: The Grey Matter as Simon Peterson (Short film)
2017: Tokyo Project as Sebastian (Short film)
2018: The Big Take as Max O'Leary
2019: Good Posture as Don Price
2019: Blow the Man Down as Gorski
2019: Lying and Stealing as Ray Warding
2020: Tesla as Szigeti
2022: Sharp Stick as Yuli
2023: No Hard Feelings as Gary
TBA: Dust (Post-production)
Television
1999: Murder in a Small Town as Billy (Television film)
2001: Law & Order: Criminal Intent as College Boy (Episode: One)
2002: Porn 'n Chicken as Hutch (Television film)
2005: Law & Order: Trial by Jury as Danny Wallace (Episode: Truth or Consequences)
2006: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Justin (Episode: Informed)
2006: Kidnapped as Tucker (Episode: Sorry, Wrong Number)
2008: John Adams as John Quincy Adams (Miniseries; 3 episodes)
2008: Fringe as Joseph Meegar (Episode: Power Hungry)
2009: Medium as Simon Burwell (Episode: The First Bite Is the Deepest)
2009: A NY Thing as Arthur (Television film)
2010: Damages as Nick Salenger (8 episodes)
2010: Rubicon as Craig Young (3 episodes)
2013–2016: Person of Interest as Michael Cole (2 episodes)
2014: Believe as Ben Wooten (Episode: White Noise)
2014–2015: The Last Ship as Niels Sørensen (10 episodes)
2014–2017: Girls as Desi Harperin (25 episodes)
2017: The Punisher as David Lieberman / Micro (Series regular)
2019–2020: NOS4A2 as Chris McQueen (Series regular)
2020: Interrogation as Trey Carano (6 episodes)
2022: The Dropout as John Carreyrou (Miniseries; 3 episodes)
2022: Andor as Arvel Skeen (3 episodes)
2022–present: The Bear as Richard Richie Jerimovich (Series regular)
What are Moss-Bachrach’s upcoming projects?
Moss-Bachrach is receiving widespread acclaim for his role as Richard Richie Jerimovich in the FX on Hulu series The Bear. Moss-Bachrach is set to take on the iconic role of Ben Grimm/The Thing in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Fantastic Four, scheduled for release in 2025.
FAQs on Ebon Moss-Bachrach movies and TV shows
A. There is no official release date announced for Fantastic Four yet. However, filming is currently underway, and based on typical production timelines, a release sometime in 2025 or 2026 is likely.
A. Yes, Moss-Bachrach has spoken enthusiastically about taking on the iconic role of The Thing. He has mentioned the physical challenges and the importance of portraying the character's strength and vulnerability accurately.
A. Moss-Bachrach has also starred in sci-fi and thriller, with roles in shows like Fringe and The Punisher. This demonstrates his range as an actor and his ability to adapt to different genres.
