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Metcalfe was born in [[California]],<ref>Metcalfe was born in California according to the State of California. ''California Birth Index, 1905-1995''. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com</ref> the son of Nancy (née DeMaio) and Scott Metcalfe. His father is of [[French people|French]] and [[Italian people|Italian]] descent and his mother is of [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] and [[Italian people|Italian]]/African American descent.<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-16678372_ITM</ref><ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11870344_ITM</ref> Metcalfe, who played in several [[basketball]] leagues during his teen years, grew up an only child<ref>Although Metcalfe was born in California, the fact that he has a brother is unsubstantiated as ancestry.com does not provide that information, Ryan Metcalfe merely shares his last name.</ref> in [[Waterford, Connecticut]] and graduated from [[The Williams School]], in [[New London, CT]], but dropped out of [[New York University]]'s [[Tisch School of the Arts]] in order to pursue a career as a writer/director.<ref>[http://theedge.bostonherald.com/movieNews/view.bg?articleid=149594 BostonHerald.com ~ ''Far from 'Desperate': Jesse Metcalfe'']</ref> |
Metcalfe was born in [[California]],<ref>Metcalfe was born in California according to the State of California. ''California Birth Index, 1905-1995''. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com</ref> the son of Nancy (née DeMaio) and Scott Metcalfe. His father is of [[French people|French]] and [[Italian people|Italian]] descent and his mother is of [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] and [[Italian people|Italian]]/African American descent.<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-16678372_ITM</ref><ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11870344_ITM</ref> Metcalfe, who played in several [[basketball]] leagues during his teen years, grew up an only child<ref>Although Metcalfe was born in California, the fact that he has a brother is unsubstantiated as ancestry.com does not provide that information, Ryan Metcalfe merely shares his last name.</ref> in [[Waterford, Connecticut]] and graduated from [[The Williams School]], in [[New London, CT]], but dropped out of [[New York University]]'s [[Tisch School of the Arts]] in order to pursue a career as a writer/director.<ref>[http://theedge.bostonherald.com/movieNews/view.bg?articleid=149594 BostonHerald.com ~ ''Far from 'Desperate': Jesse Metcalfe'']</ref> Metcalfe has been linked with Irish [[Girls Aloud]] singer, [[Nadine Coyle]]. |
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Jesse Eden Metcalfe (born December 9, 1978) is an American actor, most known for his role on Desperate Housewives as John Rowland. He is also notable for his portrayal of Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald on the soap opera Passions.
Biography
Personal life
Metcalfe was born in California,[1] the son of Nancy (née DeMaio) and Scott Metcalfe. His father is of French and Italian descent and his mother is of Portuguese and Italian/African American descent.[2][3] Metcalfe, who played in several basketball leagues during his teen years, grew up an only child[4] in Waterford, Connecticut and graduated from The Williams School, in New London, CT, but dropped out of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in order to pursue a career as a writer/director.[5] Metcalfe has been linked with Irish Girls Aloud singer, Nadine Coyle.
Career
Metcalfe moved to Los Angeles and attended an open casting call, successfully auditioning for the NBC soap opera Passions. He played Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald, one of five siblings, from the show's debut in July 1999 -July 2004. He left Passions because he felt that he "wasn't really going to get anything more out of it."
In late 2003 and early 2004, Metcalfe made two guest appearances on the WB Network TV series Smallville as vindictive "meteor freak hunter" Van McNulty.
Metcalfe returned to television as the teenage gardener John Rowland on the popular ABC TV drama Desperate Housewives, where his character had a secret relationship with housewife Gabrielle Solis played by Eva Longoria, since the series' debut in October 2004. This was the role that made Metcalfe a household name, and he immediately gained attention for his well-toned body, particularly his smooth and muscular pectorals, emphasised by the fact that he appeared shirtless in almost every scene he was in. USA Today in November 2004 named him "the [show's] hottest sex symbol".[6]
However, his character was reduced to a recurring role because Metcalfe wanted to move on to other projects. He has only appeared in a few episodes of the 2nd season, 1 of the 3rd season, and 1 of the current season. However, he has stated that he will continue to make guest appearances in future seasons. Metcalfe also travels to Metro Detroit often where his managing agency is based.
Metcalfe is the fifth victim and the fifth star to appear on Punk'd more than once, after Ben McKenzie, Wilmer Valderrama, Omarion, and Jesse McCartney. His first appearance was when Metcalfe and Ashton Kutcher punk'd Eva Longoria for stealing thousands of dollars and fraud (false identity). His second is when Metcalfe was punk'd by Ashton Kutcher's crew members during the Spider-Man 3 audition. Metcalfe also appeared in 3 Doors Down "Let Me Go" video.
Metcalfe's first film role is in John Tucker Must Die, alongside Ashanti, One Tree Hill's Sophia Bush and Hairspray's Brittany Snow, in which he plays a wealthy and insincere teenage playboy high school basketball player. The film opened on July 28, 2006. Metcalfe hosted The New Paul O'Grady Show on October 26, 2006, because Paul was taking the week off on doctor's orders. Jesse had previously been interviewed on the show twice before.
Metcalfe sang 'Hey Jude' on the Soap Sessions 3: Beatle songs CD. He appeared in the 2008 movies American Cowslip as Jay, The Other End of the Line as Granger Woodriff, Insanitarium, and Loaded as Tristan Price.
Metcalfe recently returned back to the public attention when he hosted the World Music Awards in Monaco in November 2008. After "a couple glasses of champagne" at a party after the Awards, Metcalf fell off a second-story balcony and tumbled thirty to forty feet to the ground. He fractured a fibula, but avoided more serious injury. [7]
Also in a video, Jesse Metcalfe is one punch KO'd by a white rapper. After being knocked out Jesse gets up and repeatedly says "What the F@#$" three times. The video can be seen at the YNC.com.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out | Uniform | TV Movie |
| 2006 | John Tucker Must Die | John Tucker | |
| 2008 | Loaded | Tristan Price | |
| Insanitarium | Jack | ||
| The Other End of the Line | Granger Woodriff | ||
| 2009 | Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | C.J. Nichols |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 | Passions | Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald | contract role |
| 2003–2004 | Smallville | Van McNulty | 2 episodes |
| 2004–2006 | Desperate Housewives | Jonathan "John" Rowland | Season 1 (regular), Season 2-3 (recurring) |
| 2007 | Desperate Housewives | Jonathan "John" Rowland | 1 episode:Art Isn't Easy (episode 4.05) |
| 2009 | Melrose Place 2.0 | Traverz Donavan | Pilot (Announced) |
Awards and nominations
- 2000
Nominations
- Soap Opera Digest Award: "Favorite Teen Star" (Passions)
- 2004
Wins
- Actor: "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series" (Desperate Housewives)
- 2005
Nominations
- Teen Choice Award: "Choice TV Actor: Comedy" (Desperate Housewives)
Wins
- Teen Choice Award: "Choice TV Breakout Performance - Male" (Desperate Housewives)
References
- ^ Metcalfe was born in California according to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
- ^ http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-16678372_ITM
- ^ http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11870344_ITM
- ^ Although Metcalfe was born in California, the fact that he has a brother is unsubstantiated as ancestry.com does not provide that information, Ryan Metcalfe merely shares his last name.
- ^ BostonHerald.com ~ Far from 'Desperate': Jesse Metcalfe
- ^ Keck, William. "Desperately seeking Metcalfe". USA Today. November 18, 2004.
- ^ Perry, Simon. Jesse Metcalf Falls from Balcony, Is Briefly Hospitalized. People Magazine. November 11, 2008.