Actor Jesse Eisenberg announces plan to donate his kidney to a stranger

Eisenberg, who is known for his roles in hit films like "Zombieland" and "The Social Network," called the decision a "no-brainer."

Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg says he is going to be donating one of his kidneys to a complete stranger.

Eisenberg made the announcement Thursday morning on NBC’s “Today” show. The 42-year-old “Zombieland” and “The Social Network” star said he plans to have the surgery in mid-December and called the decision a "no-brainer."

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"I don't know why," he said. "I got bitten by the blood donation bug. I'm doing an altruistic donation [in] mid-December. I'm so excited to do it."

An altruistic donation is the act of donating an organ — such as a kidney — to a stranger with which y