One of the most underrated actors working in Hollywood right now,Ebon Moss-Bachrachhas steadily built on an impressive resume of movies and TV shows throughout his career. Getting his start in 1999 with the TV movieMurder in a Small Town, Ebon Moss-Bachrach appeared in a variety of roles in television and film before his big break with a recurring role in the HBO dramedy,Girls. After that, he has appeared in several major franchises, includingThe PunisherandAndor, andhis superb role inThe Bearhas earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s career is set to go to even greater heights as he plays the Thing inthe MCU’s first attempt at The Fantastic Four,set to be released in July 2025, alongside anincredible cast of characters. With an undeniable likability and charm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach excels with complex (and often funny) characters that end up being some of the best parts of the projects he is involved in, often alongside incredible actors.
The Last Shipcenters on a global pandemic that wipes out 80% of the population, where an unaffected ship must try to find a cure to save humanity. Running for five seasons,The Last Shipwas entertaining television, with plenty of crowd-pleasing action that allows for a fun binge-watch. It’s not the most complex show in the world, but it’s a great premise with a fantastic cast of characters.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is no exception either, playing Niels Sørensen for the first two seasons of the show. Known as “Patient Zero,” Niels Sørensen is a Norwegian scientist that tested the virus on himself to test his immunity and was the cause of the pandemic.Highly selfish and narcissistic, Niels Sørensen makes a fantastic antagonist for the first few seasons ofThe Last Ship, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is incredible in the role.
Based on the novel of the same name by Joe Hill,NOS4A2tells the story of an artist named Victoria McQueen, who uses her supernatural abilities to track down Charlie Manx, a seemingly immortal vampire. Filled with a variety of references to Stephen King’s work,NOS4A2is a great adaptation of a fantastic book, filled with some great atmosphere and a deliciously wicked performance from Zachary Quinto as Charlie Manx. It’s an effective supernatural horror series that gives horror fans plenty to enjoy.
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach is fantastic inNOS4A2, playing Chris McQueen, father of Victoria McQueen. Their relationship is one of the central aspects of the entire show andMoss-Bachrach does an admirable job in the role, making viewers care about their father-daughter relationship, which plays an even bigger role in the final arc of the series. The actor’s natural talent is on full display with each and every scene that he is in.
No Hard Feelingsis a hilarious comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence about a woman who is hired by two parents to seduce their son. While the premise might seem ridiculous, Lawrence’s commitment to the role makes for a fun watch, with some funny hijinks thrown in for good measure. It is one of the funnier studio comedies of the 2020s and hearkens back to a raunchier time in the genre, not holding back whatsoever.
It is one of the funnier studio comedies of the 2020s and hearkens back to a raunchier time in the genre.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach doesn’t have a huge role in the film, but he is incredibly funny with the screen time he has playing Gary, a tow truck driver who was once involved romantically with Jennifer Lawrence’s character before she ghosted him.His character plays a significant role in the opening of the film and his natural charm makes for some genuinely funny moments with Lawrenceas the two share some great comedy chemistry together.
After successfully appearing inDaredevilwith a truly outstanding performance by Jon Bernthal as the character, Frank Castle received his own series withThe Punisher, which ran for two seasons before Netflix canceled their Marvel universe. The series explored Frank Castle as a character to impressive depths, while also not holding back on the violence a name like The Punisher brings to the table. It’s not the best series in The Defenders Saga, but it is still really great with some standout performances.
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays an important role as David Lieberman in season 1 ofThe Punisher. Known as Micro, David Lieberman is a former NSA analyst who faked his own death and eventually helps Frank Castle to take down their common enemies.There is an interesting contrast between Bernthal and Moss-Bachrach’s characters that the two highly-skilled actors explore to great effect, making each interaction of theirs some of the best in the entire series. It’s also an early look at Bernthal and Moss-Bachrach ahead ofThe Bear.
Following the life of Founding Father John Adams, the limited series of the same name is fantastic, exploring some of the most historically important moments in United States history. Paul Giamatti is particularly incredible as the titular character and breathes life into one of the country’s most important historical figures. John Adams earned a plethora of Emmy nominations, making it one of the most decorated limited series of all time.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is featured in three episodes of John Adams, playing the titular character’s son, John Quincy Adams. The series highlighted the growth of John Quincy Adams, who would go on to become the sixth President of the United States. Ebon Moss-Bachrach is fantastic as the historical figure,making him a complex character who sees a lot of growth throughout his time on the show.
Chronicling the rise and fall of Theranos, a biotechnology company, and its founder Elizabeth Holmes,The Dropoutis a fantastic miniseries featuring some outstanding performances, notably Amanda Seyfried as Holmes.The Dropoutis often hilarious, and its ability to explore the life of Elizabeth Holmes and her company. The series earned several Emmy nominations, including a win for Amanda Seyfried, making it the best performance of her career.
Like every performance of his, Ebon Moss-Bachrach is also very good inThe Dropoutas John Carreyrou, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal who was the one to expose the fraud of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos.Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Carreyrou plays an essential part in the story towards the end of the series and the actor plays it perfectly, really highlighting how important John Carreyrou’s uncovering of the truth actually was.
One of the earliest films in Wes Anderson’s filmography,The Royal Tenenbaumsis also one of his bests, featuring all the quirks, heart, and complex characters expected of the prolific director. The film follows the lives of the three Tenenbaums siblings who have all hit a rut in life.The Royal Tenenbaumshelped put Wes Anderson on the map after his first two fantastic feature films, and it earned him a Best Original Screenplay nomination at the Academy Awards.
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Frederick the Bellboy inThe Royal Tenenbaums, andalthough he doesn’t have a significant amount of screen time, he makes the most out of it, matching the energy and talent of Gene Hackman when the two share the screen. It was actually one of the first film roles of Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s career, showing just how talented he can be when given the chance.
Exploring Cassian Andor’s life leading up to his ultimate fate inRogue One: A Star Wars Story, the prequel series exceeded all expectations. Arguably the most politically complex Star Wars has ever been,Andorwas a fascinating look at how rebellion begins to take shape under the weight of a crushing regime. It features incredibly complex, well-defined characters and some of the most beautiful looking moments in the entire franchise, making it one of thebest Star Wars TV shows.
The second season ofAndoris supposed to lead directly intoRogue One: A Star Wars Story, further fleshing out Cassian’s role in the rebellion.
Though he is only in it for a three-episode story arc, Ebon Moss-Bachrach is fantastic as Arvel Skeen, one of the team members attempting to carry out a heist on Aldhani. Arvel Skeen was essentially looking out for himself, and tried to convince Andor to flee with the haul and split the credits while abandoning the rest of the team. Because of this, Andor killed him. Like the rest of the characters inAndor,Arvel Skeen was a complicated character with shifting morality and Ebon Moss-Bachrach nailed his performance in every way.
Created by and starring Lena Dunham,Girlsis a funny and heartfelt look at four young women navigating life and relationships in New York City. The characters in the show are well-developed, feeling like authentic people with realistic goals, dreams, and relationships. It’s one of the best HBO dramedies of all time. It also featured some breakout roles for several actors, including Adam Driver, who has gone on to be one of Hollywood’s most versatile performers.
Adam Driver wasn’t the only actor that had his breakout role inGirls, as Ebon Moss-Bachrach was in the same boat, delivering a spectacular performance as Desi Harperin, initially appearing in season three before being promoted to main cast in season four and beyond. He eventually marries Allison Williams' Marnie before their relationship ultimately falls apart.Desi is a pretty insufferable character and Ebon Moss-Bachrach delivers on every front, showing off his incredible talent.
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Premiering in 2022,The Bearis one of the best shows on television right now, with three outstanding seasons so far. Featuring a mostly dysfunctional restaurant in Chicago,The Bearis simultaneously hilarious and anxiety-inducing with some incredible performances featured throughout. Winning numerous awards during its run so far,The Bearis one of the best modern TV shows of all time, and all the characters featured throughout are some of the most vibrant on television.
This includes Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Richie, the loudmouthed and highly opinionated de facto manager of the restaurant. Richie was abrasive during the beginning of the series, buthas since become one of the show’s most beloved characters, playing the character with incredible nuance. There is a lot of depth to Richie andEbon Moss-Bachrachis able to tap into that while also remaining the funniest character inThe Bear.
