Bio

Born in New York City, the son of an Italian immigrant, Jesse discovered his passion for performance early, winning a scholarship to the renowned Tannen’s Magic Camp and appearing in youth theatre productions. As a teenager, he brought his talents to humanitarian causes, performing at events for Camp Heartland and the Special Olympic World Games.

A graduate of the drama program at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Jesse made his professional debut at Carnegie Hall with the Aquila Theatre Company. He has since built a diverse career across film, television, and stage, appearing in more than a dozen feature films and working alongside acclaimed talent including James Cromwell, Maria Bello, Mark Harmon, Laura Prepon, Brad Dourif, Michael Lerner, Conan O’Brien, Michael Mosley, Frank Grillo, Lou Taylor Pucci, Richard Riehle, Valorie Curry, Bryan Greenberg, Trevor Morgan, Catherine Reitman, and Billy Drago, among others.

As a director, Jesse has helmed theatre productions at NYU, CAP21, the Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles, and Binghamton University, as well as staged readings with The Harold Clurman Lab Theatre Company. His short film Change of Heart won First Prize from NewFilmmakers LA, and his GoDaddy spec commercial became a national finalist, airing during the Indianapolis 500.

As a producer, Jesse helped launch Season 1 of Fox International’s Single Dads (directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts). He also produced and starred in the feature comedy No Room for Groceries, which earned Best Comedy Feature at the DIY Film Festival in Hollywood.

Jesse currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.