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==Early life==
==Early life==
Johnson was born on December 7, 1982, in [[Los Angeles]] to actors [[Don Johnson]] and [[Patti D'Arbanville]], and was raised in [[Aspen, Colorado]]. His parents separated when he was three years old. He has seven half-siblings, including the actress [[Dakota Johnson]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jesse Johnson - Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1423882/bio |website=IMDb |publisher=Amazon |access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref>
Johnson was born on December 7, 1982, in [[Los Angeles]] to actors [[Don Johnson]] and [[Patti D'Arbanville]], and was raised in [[Aspen, Colorado]]. His parents separated when he was three years old. He has seven half-siblings, including the actress [[Dakota Johnson]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jesse Johnson Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1423882/bio |website=IMDb |publisher=Amazon |access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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 (2003 film)|Word of Honor]]''. Jesse majored in theater at [[Occidental College]], in Los Angeles, and graduated in 2004.<ref>http://www.jessewaynejohnson.com/page01.htm</ref>
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 (2003 film)|Word of Honor]]''. Jesse majored in theater at [[Occidental College]], in Los Angeles, and graduated in 2004.<ref>http://www.jessewaynejohnson.com/page01.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028040531/http://www.jessewaynejohnson.com/page01.htm |date=2010-10-28}} {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


He made his feature film debut as Jason in the film ''[[Redline (2007 film)|Redline]]'', starring alongside [[Nathan Phillips (actor)|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Redline|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/redline/|website=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref> The film's critical reaction was extremely negative. One critic called it "idiotic".<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fast and the Foolish|url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070414/ENT01/704140353/1036|website=Detroit Free Press|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref>
He made his feature film debut as Jason in the film ''[[Redline (2007 film)|Redline]]'', starring alongside [[Nathan Phillips (actor)|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Redline|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/redline/|website=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref> The film's critical reaction was extremely negative. One critic called it "idiotic".<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fast and the Foolish|url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070414/ENT01/704140353/1036|website=Detroit Free Press|accessdate=2 April 2015|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924020223/http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070414/ENT01/704140353/1036|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Also in 2007, he began filming a low budget independent [[Australia|Australian]] horror film called ''[[Prey (2009 film)|Prey]]''. The film, starring [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]], had a limited release in Australia. Labelled a [[box office bomb]], it earned a lifetime gross of just over A$700.00 <ref>{{cite web|title=Australian Box Office Report |url=http://www.film.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/967/AA4_Aust_Box_office_report.pdf |website=Film Victoria |access-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209075310/http://film.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/967/AA4_Aust_Box_office_report.pdf |archive-date= 9 February 2014 }}</ref> and was panned by critics. Jake Wilson, reviewing the film for ''The Age'' in May, 2009, said: "A film that aims so low and fails so miserably deserves nothing but contempt".<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite book|title=Australian Horror Films P282|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tCWiqRey3y4C&q=dreamtime%27s+over+movie&pg=PA282|isbn = 9780786461677|accessdate=2 April 2015|last1 = Shelley|first1 = Peter|date = 30 August 2012| publisher=McFarland }}</ref> The DVD was released in October 2009, both in Australia by Paramount in 2010, and in the US by Xenon in 2011.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
Also in 2007, he began filming a low budget independent [[Australia]]n horror film called ''[[Prey (2009 film)|Prey]]''. The film, starring [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]], had a limited release in Australia. Labelled a [[box office bomb]], it earned a lifetime gross of just over A$700.00<ref>{{cite web|title=Australian Box Office Report |url=http://www.film.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/967/AA4_Aust_Box_office_report.pdf |website=Film Victoria |access-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209075310/http://film.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/967/AA4_Aust_Box_office_report.pdf |archive-date=9 February 2014}}</ref> and was panned by critics. Jake Wilson, reviewing the film for ''The Age'' in May, 2009, said: "A film that aims so low and fails so miserably deserves nothing but contempt".<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite book |title=Australian Horror Films |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tCWiqRey3y4C&q=dreamtime%27s+over+movie&pg=PA282 |isbn=9780786461677 |accessdate=2 April 2015 |last=Shelley |first=Peter |date=30 August 2012 |publisher=McFarland |page=282}}</ref> The DVD was released in October 2009, both in Australia by Paramount in 2010, and in the US by Xenon in 2011.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


Jesse starred as Damon in the Paramount Digital Entertainment-produced ''[[Circle of Eight (2009 film)|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.{{update after|2010|12|13}} He also starred in the indie comedy ''Head Over Spurs in Love'' (2010) as Bubba.
Jesse starred as Damon in the Paramount Digital Entertainment-produced ''[[Circle of Eight (2009 film)|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.{{update after|2010|12|13}} He also starred in the indie comedy ''Head Over Spurs in Love'' (2010) as Bubba.
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Latest revision as of 03:48, 29 October 2024

Jesse Johnson
Born
Jesse Wayne Johnson

(1982-12-07) December 7, 1982 (age 42)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • screenwriter
Years active2001–present
Parents
RelativesDakota Johnson (half-sister)

Jesse Wayne Johnson (born December 7, 1982) is an American actor. He is the son of actors Don Johnson and Patti D'Arbanville.

Early life

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Johnson was born on December 7, 1982, in Los Angeles to actors Don Johnson and Patti D'Arbanville, and was raised in Aspen, Colorado. His parents separated when he was three years old. He has seven half-siblings, including the actress Dakota Johnson.[1]

Career

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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.[2]

He made his feature film debut as Jason in the 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.[3] The film's critical reaction was extremely negative. One critic called it "idiotic".[4]

Also in 2007, he began filming a low budget independent Australian horror film called Prey. The film, starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte, had a limited release in Australia. Labelled a box office bomb, it earned a lifetime gross of just over A$700.00[5] and was panned by critics. Jake Wilson, reviewing the film for The Age in May, 2009, said: "A film that aims so low and fails so miserably deserves nothing but contempt".[6] The DVD was released in October 2009, both in Australia by Paramount in 2010, and in the US by Xenon in 2011.[6]

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.[needs update] He also starred in the indie comedy Head Over Spurs in Love (2010) as Bubba.

In 2012, he starred in the Spanish TV series Con el culo al aire, in the role of Bobby, a young American from a billionaire's family. His most recent work was in the National Geographic Channel's airing of Killing Lincoln (2013), in which he portrayed John Wilkes Booth – the actor who assassinated the 16th American president, Abraham Lincoln. His performance has been received with good reviews, with many considering it to be his "breakout role".[needs update] He played the 'Young Earl McGraw' in season 2 of the El Rey series From Dusk Till Dawn aired in September 2015.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Redline Jason
2009 Dreamtime's Over Gus
2009 Circle of Eight Damon
2011 The Back-up Bride Bubba Weston
2011 ¿Para qué sirve un oso? Vincent
2013 Chapman Alex Fletcher
2017 Gun Shy Daniel

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Nash Bridges Bobby's Son Episode: "Quack Fever"
2003 Word of Honor Lt. Benjamin Tyson in Vietnam Television film
2009 Dollhouse Doll Episode: "The Public Eye"
2011 Law & Order: LA Joe Starke Episode: "Van Nuys"
2011 A Mann's World Adam Mann Television film
2012 Con el culo al aire Bobby 13 episodes
2013 Killing Lincoln John Wilkes Booth Television film
2014 Grey's Anatomy Logan Treadwell Episode: "You Be Illin'"
2015 From Dusk till Dawn: The Series Young Earl McGraw Episode: "Bizarre Tales"
2016 NCIS Robbie Bishop Episode: "Enemy Combatant"
2017 Twin Peaks: The Return Younger Man Episode: "Part 7"
2019 Hawaii Five-0 Richie Gormican Episode: "Ne'e aku, ne'e mai ke one o Punahoa"

References

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  1. ^ "Jesse Johnson − Biography". IMDb. Amazon. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. ^ http://www.jessewaynejohnson.com/page01.htm Archived 2010-10-28 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL]
  3. ^ "Redline". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  4. ^ "The Fast and the Foolish". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Australian Box Office Report" (PDF). Film Victoria. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  6. ^ a b Shelley, Peter (30 August 2012). Australian Horror Films. McFarland. p. 282. ISBN 9780786461677. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
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