Jesse Bradford

Jesse Bradford Watrouse, commonly known as Jesse Bradford, is an American actor recognized for his vivid portrayal of characters since the tender age of five. His journey into the acting industry started with child acting. Over time, he received two prestigious Young Artist Award nominations for his outstanding performances in 'King of the Hill' in 1993 and 'Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog' in 1995. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, to parents who were both active in the acting industry. His first film appearance made when he was just a fresh face in the industry as Robert De Niro's son in 'Falling in Love' (1984).

Jesse maintained a vibrant presence in school while balancing his passion for acting. After his high school journey from Brien McMahon High School, he attended Columbia University and graduated in 2002 with a film degree. He marked his professional career with several critically acclaimed films such as Prancer (1989), Presumed Innocent(1990), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Bring It On (2000). In 2002, he then secured remarkable lead roles in Clockstoppers and Swimfan. Further, he appeared in a minor role as White House intern Ryan Pierce in nine episodes of the fifth season of The West Wing. His renowned portrayal of the character Rene Gagnon in the film Flags of Our Fathers (2006) added another feather to his already decorated cap. He was also cast as one of the leads in 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell'. His recent work includes appearing in three episodes of Code Black in 2016.