Jesse James (actor)


Jesse James is an American retired actor.

Early life

James was born in Palm Springs, California, the son of Jaime, a laboratory technician, and Shane James, an actor.

Career

James began his acting career in the 1997 film As Good as It Gets, a role for which he won the Hollywood Reporter Young Star award. His career continued with his role in the 2001 film Blow, as Young George Jung, and Pearl Harbor, in which he played the young version of Ben Affleck's character. James acted in the 2004 film The Butterfly Effect as the young Tommy Miller and The Amityville Horror. His television work includes Life and In Plain Sight, and he has become involved in the independent film community with projects such as Exodus Fall and Hickory Nation.
In 2008 James starred in and was an executive producer for the short film Manifest Destiny.

Filmography

Film

As Good as It Gets – Spencer ConnellyGods and Monsters – Michael BooneThe Gingerbread Man – JeffPuppies for Sale – CustomerSorrow's Child – MattMessage in a BottleJason OsborneA Dog of Flanders – Young NelloHanging Up – Jesse MarksBailey's Mistake – Dylan DonovanBlow – Young George JungPearl Harbor – Young Rafe McCawleyFear of the Dark – Ryan BillingsSlap Her... She's French – Randolph GradyThe Butterfly Effect – Tommy Miller at 13The Amityville Horror – Billy LutzThe Darkroom – J-DawgThe FlyboysJason McIntyreJumper – young Mark KoboldBonesDerrick ScottExodus Fall – Kenneth MinorThe Last Ride – SilasHickory Nation Dead Souls – Johnny PetrieWishin' and Hopin' – ChinoThe Lucky Man – Rev. Johnny Jones

Television