Date of Birth

14 September 1989, Palm Springs, California, USA

Nickname

Jess

Height

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Mini Biography

Jesse James was born in Palm Springs, California to Shane and Jaime. He started acting when his father was getting head-shots of himself taken. Shane asked the photographer, who was also a manager, to take photos of Jesse. The photographer complied and was amazed by the vibrant personality of the boy, and asked to be his manager. Shortly after, the 5-year old, skinny, blonde Jesse received the role of "Spencer", in As Good As it Gets, despite the role calling for an "overweight red-headed 12 year old". For this role, he was given the Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award, for Best Performance by a Child Actor in a Comedy, in 1998. Jesse has been acting ever since, and recently achieved critical acclaim for his portrayal of Tommy Miller in the Butterfly effect, a disturbed teenager with violent tendencies. He continues to act, and plans on making a largely successful career out of it.

Trivia

Started playing guitar when he was 14.

Is a heavy listener and admirer of classic rock bands, such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Has extensive knowledge and a deep admiration for the punk music movement of the late 1970's. He regards The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and The Clash to be three of his favorite bands.

Turned on Christmas lights for Sittingbourne, a town in England (2006).

Is a devoted Nirvana fan.

~ Updated: 2008-06-12 ~