Jesse Johnson (actor)
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Jesse Wayne Johnson is an American
actor
. He is the son of actors Don Johnson
and Patti D'Arbanville
and the half-brother of actress Dakota Johnson
. He speaks fluent Spanish
.
In 2001, Jesse made his acting debut in a guest appearance of the CBS
television series Nash Bridges
, in the episode "Quack Fever". In 2003, he appeared as Young Lt. Benjamin Tyson in the made-for-television film Word of Honor
.
Jesse majored in theater at Occidental College
, in Los Angeles, and graduated in 2004.
In 2007, he made his feature film debut as Jason in the 2007 film Redline, starring alongside Nathan Phillips
and Eddie Griffin
. The film was released April 13, 2007 and debuted at #11 on the US Box Office Chart and earned $6.8 million worldwide. The film's critical reaction was exetremly negative.
Also in 2007, he began filming a low budget independent Australian horror film called Prey. The film, starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte
, was released for a limited release in Australia. Labelled a box office bomb, it earned a lifetime gross of only $342.00 and was panned by critics. The DVD was released in October 2009, both in Australia and the US.
Jesse starred as Damon in the Paramount Digital Entertainment-produced Circle of Eight
, which aired exclusively on Myspace.com. Alongside Rachel Hunter
, he appeared in the independent film My Life: Untitled (released in 2010) as Bobby. He also starred in the indie comedy Head Over Spurs in Love (2010) as Bubba.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is the son of actors Don Johnson
Don Johnson
Donnie Wayne "Don" Johnson is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He played the lead role of James "Sonny" Crockett in the 1980s TV cop series, Miami Vice, which led him to huge success. He also played the lead role in the 1990s cop series, Nash Bridges...
and Patti D'Arbanville
Patti D'Arbanville
Patricia "Patti" D'Arbanville is an American actress and former model.-Early life:D'Arbanville, born May 25, 1951 in New York City, New York, is the daughter of Jean , an artist, and George D'Arbanville, a bartender, and attended PS 41 on Eleventh Street...
and the half-brother of actress Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Mayi Johnson is an American fashion model and actress. She is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith and the granddaughter of actress Tippi Hedren.-Career:...
. He speaks fluent Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
.
In 2001, Jesse made his acting debut in a guest appearance of the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
television series Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges is an American television police drama created by Carlton Cuse. The show starred Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as two Inspectors with the San Francisco Police Department's Special Investigations Unit. The show ran for six seasons on CBS from March 29, 1996 to May 4, 2001 with a total of...
, in the episode "Quack Fever". In 2003, he appeared as Young Lt. Benjamin Tyson in the made-for-television film Word of Honor
Word of Honor
Word of Honor is an American television film released in 2003. It is based on the novel by the same name written in 1985 by Nelson DeMille.-Cast:*Don Johnson as Lt. Benjamin Tyson*Jeanne Tripplehorn as Maj. Karen Harper...
.
Jesse majored in theater at Occidental College
Occidental College
Occidental College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887, Occidental College, or "Oxy" as it is called by students and alumni, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast...
, in Los Angeles, and graduated in 2004.
In 2007, he made his feature film debut as Jason in the 2007 film Redline, starring alongside Nathan Phillips
Nathan Phillips
Nathan Phillips is the name of:*Nathan Phillips , Canadian politician*Nathan Phillips Square, the plaza in front of Toronto, Ontario's City Hall named in honour of the above*Nathan Phillips , Australian actor...
and Eddie Griffin
Eddie Griffin
Edward James "Eddie" Griffin, Jr. is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his sitcom, Malcolm & Eddie along with co-star, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and his role in the 2002 comedy film Undercover Brother as the film’s title character.-Early life:Griffin was born in Kansas City,...
. The film was released April 13, 2007 and debuted at #11 on the US Box Office Chart and earned $6.8 million worldwide. The film's critical reaction was exetremly negative.
Also in 2007, he began filming a low budget independent Australian horror film called Prey. The film, starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte is an Australian actress, singer-songwriter and television personality. She began her career as an actress on the television series All Saints. She then starred in the American television movie Counterstrike...
, was released for a limited release in Australia. Labelled a box office bomb, it earned a lifetime gross of only $342.00 and was panned by critics. The DVD was released in October 2009, both in Australia and the US.
Jesse starred as Damon in the Paramount Digital Entertainment-produced Circle of Eight
Circle of Eight
The Circle of Eight is a fictional group of wizards in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. The Circle was originally created by Gary Gygax around 1975 as an alliance of most of his Dungeons & Dragons characters...
, which aired exclusively on Myspace.com. Alongside Rachel Hunter
Rachel Hunter
Rachel Hunter is a New Zealand born American model, actress and reality TV show host who now resides in the U.S. She is best known for her appearance in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and her longtime marriage to singer Rod Stewart, which ended in 2006...
, he appeared in the independent film My Life: Untitled (released in 2010) as Bobby. He also starred in the indie comedy Head Over Spurs in Love (2010) as Bubba.
Filmography
- ¿Para qué sirve un oso? (2011)... Vicent
- Head Over Spurs in Love (2010)... Bubba Weston
- My Life: Untitled (2010)... Bobby
- Circle of EightCircle of EightThe Circle of Eight is a fictional group of wizards in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. The Circle was originally created by Gary Gygax around 1975 as an alliance of most of his Dungeons & Dragons characters...
(2009)... Damon - Prey (2009)... Gus
- Redline (2007)... Jason
- Word of HonorWord of HonorWord of Honor is an American television film released in 2003. It is based on the novel by the same name written in 1985 by Nelson DeMille.-Cast:*Don Johnson as Lt. Benjamin Tyson*Jeanne Tripplehorn as Maj. Karen Harper...
(2003) (TV)... Young Lt. Benjamin Tyson - Nash BridgesNash BridgesNash Bridges is an American television police drama created by Carlton Cuse. The show starred Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as two Inspectors with the San Francisco Police Department's Special Investigations Unit. The show ran for six seasons on CBS from March 29, 1996 to May 4, 2001 with a total of...
(2001) (TV)... Bobby's Son