Jesse Bradford
Biography
Jesse Bradford Watrouse, known professionally as Jesse Bradford, is an American actor born on May 28, 1979, in Norwalk, Connecticut. He began his career as a child actor at the age of five. Throughout his career, he has received two Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film nominations, specifically for his performances in King of the Hill in 1993 and Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog in 1995. His film roles include appearances in Romeo + Juliet in 1996 and Bring It On in 2000, where he played the romantic interest. In 2002, he starred as the lead in the films Clockstoppers and Swimfan. Additionally, he played a minor role as White House intern Ryan Pierce for nine episodes during the fifth season of The.
Career overview
Jesse Bradford Watrouse, known professionally as Jesse Bradford, is an American actor born on May 28, 1979, in Norwalk, Connecticut. He began his career as a child actor at the age of five. Throughout his career, he has accumulated fifty-seven known acting credits, establishing a filmography that spans both motion pictures and television.
Bradford received two nominations for the Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film for his performances in King of the Hill in 1993 and Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog in 1995. Following these early roles, he appeared in several notable motion pictures, including Romeo + Juliet in 1996 and Bring It On in 2000, in which he played the romantic interest. In 2002, he took on lead roles in two films, Clockstoppers and Swimfan.
In addition to his film work, Bradford has appeared in television. His television credits include playing the minor role of White House intern Ryan Pierce for nine episodes during the fifth season of a television series.
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- The Hunting Party (2025) as Mark Marsden
- High Potential (2024) as Solomon
- Merry Kiss Cam (2022) as Danny Carmody Jr.
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Neal Conlan
- Deception (2018) as Rafe Willems
- The Year of Spectacular Men (2018) as Aaron Ezra
- California No (2018) as Colton
- Shooter (2016) as Harris Downey
- Teachers (2016) as Jacob
- Dead Awake (2016) as Evan
- Code Black (2015) as Gordon Heshman
- Badge of Honor (2015) as Mike Gallo
- The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers (2015)
- Sequestered (2014)
- 10 Rules for Sleeping Around (2013) as Vince Johnson
- The Power of Few (2013) as Dom
- Marvel One-Shot: Item 47 (2012) as Bennie Pollack
- Guys with Kids (2012) as Chris
- Son of Morning (2011) as David
- Outlaw (2010) as Eddie Franks
- Perfect Life (2010) as Jack Parsons
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (2009) as Drew
- Table for Three (2009) as Ryan
- The Eastmans (2009) as Dr. Seth Eastman
- My Sassy Girl (2008) as Charlie Bellow
- W. (2008) as Fraternity President
- The Echo (2008) as Bobby
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as Rene Gagnon
- Happy Endings (2005) as Nicky
- Heights (2005) as Alec
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- Eulogy (2004) as Ryan Carmichael
- NCIS (2003) as John Bishop
- Clockstoppers (2002) as Zak Gibbs
- Swimfan (2002) as Ben Cronin
- Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2001) as Jorge
- According to Spencer (2001) as Spencer
- Bring It On (2000) as Cliff Pantone
- Cherry Falls (2000) as Rod Harper
- The West Wing (1999) as Ryan Pierce
- Speedway Junky (1999) as Johnny
- A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998) as Billy Willis, Age 14
- Romeo + Juliet (1996) as Balthasar
- Hackers (1995) as Joey Pardella
- Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995) as Angus McCormick
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- King of the Hill (1993) as Aaron Kurlander
- The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991) as Mike Love
- The Boys (1991) as Walter Farmer, Jr.
- Presumed Innocent (1990) as Nat Sabich
- My Blue Heaven (1990) as Jamie
- Prancer (1989) as Boy #1
- Classified Love (1986) as Anthony Leonetti
- Falling in Love (1984) as Joe Raftis
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