Jesse McCartney is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. His professional career began with the Dream Street boy band. But he gained widespread popularity after playing the role of Adam Chandler on ABC's All My Children.
short biography
Jesse McCartney, whose full name sounds like Jesse Arthur Abraham McCartney, was born on April 9, 1987 in Westchester County, New York. He is one of three children in the family. In addition to Jesse, his parents Scott and Ginger McCartney have a son, Timothy, and a daughter, Lea Joyce.
View of White Plains, Westchester County, NY Photo: Steve Carrea / Wikimedia Commons
Jesse McCartney showed interest in acting from childhood. Mother and father supported their son in his pursuit of becoming an actor. Therefore, it is not surprising that he got his first role at the age of 7.
And three years later, 10-year-old Jesse McCartney was already starring in the Broadway musical The King and I, which was created by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein.
Young Jesse's theater performances were highly acclaimed by critics. He soon began to receive lucrative offers to try his hand at larger projects.
Career and creativity
In 1999, Jesse McCartney joined the American boy band Dream Street. However, in 2002, a conflict between the group's managers and the parents of its members led to the collapse of the collective. But despite the fact that the project was short-lived, Jesse's participation in the boyband was a good start for the beginning of his career as a solo artist.
Jesse McCartney speaking, 2007 Photo: Rito Revolto / Wikimedia Commons
Already in 2003, McCartney presented his debut mini-album "J Mac", which included three songs: "Beautiful Soul", "Don't You" and "Why Don't You Kiss Her". Around the same time, he got the opportunity to perform in a duet with the famous Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway. Together they recorded the soundtrack for the romantic comedy Ella Enchanted.
A few years later, Jesse McCartney released his first solo album, "Beautiful Soul", which was presented internationally and soon after reaching number 15 on the Billboard 200.
Despite touring the USA and Australia, in 2006 the singer released his second collection of songs entitled "Right Where You Want Me", which took 14th place in the Billboard 200. According to critics, McCartney approached the creation of this album more consciously., thanks to which he was able to reflect his personal and musical growth.
American actress and singer Anne Hathaway, 2017 Photo: Looking Glass Films / Wikimedia Commons
In 2007 Jesse McCartney co-authored with Ryan Tedder presented the song "Bleeding Love", which was performed by British singer Leona Lewis and gained recognition in many countries around the world, topping the music charts.
In the following years, Jesse McCartney released the albums "Departure" and "Department", each of which was a success with listeners. In 2011, the singer announced to fans that he was working on a new collection called "Have It All", but did not present it, as he was busy in another TV project.
McCartney first appeared on television in the ABC soap opera All My Children, where he played the role of Adam. In 2005 and 2007, he played himself in the popular Disney sitcom All Tip-Top, or The Life of Zach and Cody and Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus.
In 2008 and 2009, he tried himself as a voice actor. Characters of such Disney cartoons as "Alvin and the Chipmunks", "Changeable Fables: 3 Little Pigs and a Child", "Horton", "Fairies" and others speak in his voice. In addition, Jesse starred in Todd Kessler's melodrama Keith, which was presented to viewers in 2008.
American singer, songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus, 2009 Photo: Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O'Donald, USN / Wikimedia Commons
Later, the actor appeared in such films and television projects as "Remember Gonzo", "Lock and Key", "Ben and Kate", "Forbidden Zone", "Especially Serious Crimes", "Wings: Heroes of Heavenly Powers", "Fear the Walkers dead "and others.
He also continued to voice characters in animated films. McCartney contributed to the sequel to Tinker Bell's adventures, Fairies: Lost Treasure, Fairies: Magical Salvation, Fairies: The Secret of the Winter Forest and Fairies: The Mystery of the Pirate Island. In addition, he has worked on the voice acting for the cartoon characters "Alvin and the Chipmunks 2", "Alvin and the Chipmunks 3", "Clockwork Girl", "Wings: Heroes of Heaven" and others.
In the near future, Jesse McCartney can be seen in Dennis Dugan's comedy story "Love, Weddings and Other Disasters", where the actor will play one of the main roles.
Family and personal life
Jesse McCartney is a talented actor and singer with good looks and a decent income. It is not surprising that the young man enjoys the attention of girls. He is credited with novels with such beauties of Hollywood as Katie Cassidy, Brenda Song, Danielle Panabaker, Hayden Panettiere, Jasmine Waltz.
Jesse McCartney speaking, 2009 Photo: Paparazzo Presents / Wikimedia Commons
In 2012, it was reported that McCartney was dating American actress Katie Peterson. But young people do not comment on these rumors in any way. Jesse McCartney probably follows an unspoken rule, preferring to stay free for his fans.