Jeremy Piven has enjoyed success on the big screen and in television over the course of his career. The actor first gained acclaim for his portrayal of Ari Gold, the manic, ruthless talent agent on the HBO series Entourage, which earned him several awards and nominations. He also appeared as Spence Kovak on the Ellen DeGeneres sitcom and starred in the British period drama Mr Selfridge.

Piven is currently a regular on the CBS series Wisdom of the Crowd. He can next be seen in the upcoming film Crabs in a Bucket, opposite Oscar winner Bruce Dern and Orange is the New Black star Taryn Manning, as well as American Night opposite Emile Hirsch and Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Legit Wiseguy with Palme d’Or winner director Roland Joffe.

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The actor has been a longtime supporter of the arts, serving as an ambassador for the National Endowment for the Arts and chairing the board of directors at the Los Angeles Opera. He is also a member of the American Theatre Wing and a founding member of The Actors Studio and has appeared in numerous Broadway productions.

As the sexual misconduct allegations against him continue to surface, Meador says that she believes he should be held accountable by studios, management companies, and his peers. She believes that for redemption to be possible, he must acknowledge the alleged behavior and genuinely apologize. She also thinks that the culture of Hollywood should hold itself accountable and take action.