Jesse James

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Characters played by Jesse James

Tommy age 13 — The Butterfly Effect (2004)

Teenage Tommy during the dynamite incident, showcasing his volatile nature.

Spencer Connelly — As Good as It Gets (1997)

Carol's acutely asthmatic son whose significant medical expenses motivate Carol's move to Brooklyn and become the basis for Melvin's initial, transactional gesture of kindness.

Billy Lutz — The Amityville Horror (2005)

Kathy's eldest son. Highly observant and deeply suspicious of the house's atmosphere. He serves as an early witness to the paranormal threat and repeatedly attempts to alert his mother to George's dangerous behavior.

Young Mark — Jumper (2008)

Young Mark is associated with David's childhood period and the bullying David experienced before leaving home. The adult David later encounters Mark again, and their confrontation in a bar leads David to demonstrate his teleportation ability by transporting both of them into a bank vault.

Young Nello — A Dog of Flanders (1999)

The toddler son of Mary Daas who endures a deadly blizzard journey to reach his grandfather's remote home. His early childhood under Jehaan's care shapes his sensitive and intelligent nature, setting the foundation for his artistic journey and lifelong bonds.

Jeff Magruder — The Gingerbread Man (1998)

One of Rick's children. Like his sister, their abduction by the antagonists serves as a catalyst for Rick's desperate actions and eventual confrontation with the conspirators.

Johnny Petrie — Dead Souls (2012)

Johnny Petrie is the young man at the center of the story, summoned from New York to handle the Conroy estate. After learning that Benjamin was his biological father and Mary was his aunt, he remains at the property, investigates its supernatural signs, and becomes the spirits’ primary target.

Randolph Grady — Slap Her... She's French (2002)

Randolph is Starla's younger brother. When Starla is arrested after being framed by Genevieve, Randolph helps Ed secure her release from jail. His practical support makes him one of the few people connected to Starla who assists her during the crisis.

Rev. Johnny Jones — The Lucky Man (2018)

Rev. Johnny Jones is a flawed, cocaine-using preacher traveling west with Rebecca, his longtime girlfriend and the love of his life. Convinced he may have a divine healing gift, he leads a church service and claims a blind congregant has been healed, then asks the congregation for money. His drug use and troubled childhood fuel his doubts, while Rebecca's pregnancy gives him hope for a settled future.

Dylan Donovan — Bailey's Mistake (2001)

Dylan is one of Liz and Paul’s two children. After Paul’s death, he accompanies his widowed mother and his sister Becca to the island Paul bought in Maine. There, Liz discovers that the property is an old cemetery where a strange community has settled; the synopsis provides no further actions or details about Dylan.

Career Overview

Jesse James has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Amityville Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Flyboys, The Amityville Horror, As Good as It Gets. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
41
Birth Date
1989-09-14
Birth Place
Palm Springs, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q954359), public domain (CC0).