Born April 9, 1987 in Ardsley, New York, to Ginger and Scot McCartney, Jesse began his career in theater with a national revival tour of The King and I with Hayley Mills . He also landed the lead in the pilot Locke and Key for Fox, based on Joe Hill's graphic novels of the same name. Other major TV credits include Fear The Walking Dead, Major Crimes, Greek, Law & Order SVU, and CSI: Las Vegas as well as a lengthy stint in the cast of Army Wives as 'Private Tim Truman.' Jesse currently resides in Los Angeles.
Has a younger sister, Lea, and a younger brother, Tim.
Was the youngest member of Dream Street.
Played JV Baseball on his High School Baseball team
Parents are Scot & Ginger McCartney
Did a duet with Anne Hathaway , "Dont Go Breaking My Heart", which is featured on the Ella Enchanted soundtrack.
Won the 2005 Fake ID TRL Award for artists under 21
Debut solo album went platinum in February 2005
Auditioned for the lead role in The Sixth Sense .
He went bungee jumping when he was 13.
Graduated high school in New York, June 2005.
He has Scottish, English, German, and Irish ancestry. Among his Scottish ancestors are his paternal great-great-grandparents, James McCartney and Elizabeth Welch, who were from Angus, Scotland.
Started performing at age 7.
Was originally going to play Sebastion in Shes The Man, but had to pull out.
Preformed at the Lion-Titans halftime show on Thanksgiving Day, 2008.
Nominated for - Record of The Year (for "Bleeding Love") 51st Grammy Awards 2009.
He has a rather extensive shoe collection.
(July 2006) Filming his new music video for his new single "Right Where You Want Me"
(April 2004) Currently in Los Angeles filming "Summerland" which will air in June. Putting finishing touches on his solo album.
(September 2006) Released his sophmore album, "Right Where You Want Me."
(August 2008) On tour with American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks.
(May 2005) On tour for "Beautiful Soul" album.
(December 2007) Recording his third solo album.
(January 2006) Touring and Promoting His CD in Europe
(December 2005) Finished filming Keith .
Is on a Radio Tour for his new CD album "Departure"
(August 2008) Departure Tour with opening act Little Italy (aka L.I.).
(August 2003) Released his debut single "Beautiful Soul" and is now filming for the TV show "Summerland" portraying the character "Bradin".
(August 2006) Released his new music video "Right Where You Want Me"
Released fourth studio album "In Technicolor" in 2014.
Yes, I am a normal teenager. . . just one that works in the professional,world.
