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Jesse Bradford Watrouse (born May 28, 1979), better known as Jesse Bradford, is an American actor.

Biography

Early life

Bradford was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, the only child of commercial actors; his cousins are Jonathan Svec (a member of the bands Splender and Edison) and Sarah Messer, a writer and poet. He began acting at the age of eight months, appearing in a Q-Tip commercial. At his parents' encouragement, Bradford began modelling and auditioning for acting roles; his first film appearance was as Robert De Niro's son in Falling in Love (1984).

A self-described "geology nerd" in high school, where he was known as "Jesse Watrouse", the future actor graduated from Brien McMahon High School. He was Homecoming King, captain of the tennis team and was voted "best looking" and "favorite actor" by his high school class (although he wasn't in the drama club).Fenwick, Alexandra, "Star earns stripes: Brien McMahon graduate stars in Clint Eastwood's 'Flags of Our Fathers'", article in The Advocate of Stamford, October 29, 2006, pages 1, A6 He went on to attend Columbia University, from which he graduated with a degree in film in 2002.

Career

Bradford starred, as a child actor, in the well-reviewed films King of the Hill (1993) and Far From Home (1995). Subsequently, he has had several notable roles in motion pictures, including Romeo + Juliet (1996) and the cult hit Bring It On (2000), playing the romantic interest. In 2002, he appeared as the lead in two major films — Clockstoppers and Swimfan. He has also had a minor role as a White House intern on television's The West Wing, appearing in nine episodes as a guest actor during the show's fifth season.

Bradford recently played a starring role the movie Flags of Our Fathers, based on the book of the same name by James Bradley. The film is about the battle of Iwo Jima and is being directed by Academy Award-winning director Clint Eastwood. Bradford plays Rene Gagnon.

Personal life

Bradford enjoys music, playing the guitar and snowboarding. He is ambidextrous.

Bradford was involved a minor automobile accident in Beverly Hills on August 17, 2002. He sustained some injuries and was treated at Cedars Sinai Hospital; no one else was injured.

Selected filmography

Interviews

• Boston.com interview (June 19, 2005)
• FilmMonthly interview (August 8, 2002)
• N-Zone interview (March, 2002)

Notes

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