Jesse Eden Metcalfe is an American actor with dozens of roles in television projects. He is best known for his work in the TV series Desperate Housewives, where he played the role of gardener John Rowland. For his performance, the actor was awarded the Teen Choice Awards, presented annually by FOX.
Fame came to Jesse on television, and many viewers know him precisely from television projects, in which he began acting in 1999. On account of his roles in the series: "Passion", "Smallville", "Pursuit", "Two girls broke," "Dallas".
early years
The boy's biography began in the USA, where he was born in the winter of 1978. His ancestors moved to America from Italy, Portugal and France, so Jesse cannot be called a Native American. He looks more Italian than American. Perhaps it was the external data that helped the young man to start his acting career in the future.
In childhood, the boy was actively involved in sports. He played first on the school basketball team, and later joined the national team and was accepted into the Waterford basketball league.
Creativity also attracted the young man. He wanted to learn how to write scripts, start making films of his own and build a career in cinema.
After graduating from school, Jesse decided to get an education at the School of Art at New York University. But he soon dropped out to take up directing. However, he unexpectedly received an invitation to shoot a television project that changed the fate of Metcalfe. After his first successful job, Jesse decided to pursue an acting career in television.
Film career
Jesse got his debut role in the series "The Passion", which appeared on television for almost ten years, starting in 1999. The plot was based on the life story of several families living in a small American town where unusual, paranormal events take place. The picture did not receive high ratings, but found its audience. In 2008, filming was discontinued and the series was canceled.
Jesse worked on the project for several years. He attracted the attention of viewers and directors with his acting and memorable appearance. Soon he got another small role in the popular TV series Smallville, where he starred in several episodes.
After a successful debut, the actor was actively invited to new projects. In 2004, he began acting in the famous TV series Desperate Housewives, playing the role of the gardener and lover of the main character - John Rowland. In the first season of the project, Jesse appeared on the screens constantly, and since the second season - only occasionally. The actor's performance was noted not only by the love of the audience, but also by the FOX Youth Award in the category "Best Performer".
In 2006, Jesse starred in the teen relationship comedy "Die John Tucker!" His character is the captain of the basketball team, who uses his fame and good looks to seduce girls.
In the further career of the actor there were roles in television series: "Pursuit", "Dallas", "On the Chesapeake Shores."
Metcalfe has also starred in several feature films, such as Loading, At the Other End of the Line, Eaten Alive, Exhausted, Intelligent Radiance, Christmas Next Door, Escape Plan 2, The Ninth passenger.
Personal life
The press has repeatedly discussed Jesse's novels with famous representatives of show business. He had relationships with Colleen Shannon, Stephanie Morgan, Courtney Robertson, Sriya.
For a year, he dated singer Nadine Coyle. They were often seen together at various events, there was talk about the upcoming wedding. But in 2007, the couple broke up.
In 2009, Jesse began dating actress Cara Santana. Their joint photos often appear on the pages of popular magazines. In 2016, Metcalfe proposed to Kara, and they got engaged.
