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Jesse McCartney on "Summerland"
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Jesse McCartney has already received two Emmy nominations, two Young Artist Awards and a nomination for a Soap Opera Digest Award for his acting. Jesse McCartney was also a member of the singing group known as the Sugar Beats prior to being a member of the platinum-selling pop group Dream Street. As a solo recording artist, Jesse McCartney's scored a hit single with "Beautiful Soul." Jesse McCartney's recently released album of the same name established him as an accomplished singer-songwriter and rising music star.

Jesse McCartney grew up in Irvington, New York and is the eldest of three children. Jesse McCartney's parents—trained actors and singers—would put on a musical stage production in the local community theater each year that included the entire family. That experience led Jesse McCartney to pursue a career in entertainment. At only 9 years of age, Jesse McCartney was cast as Louis, son of Hayley Mills' Anna, in the Broadway production and the national touring company of "The King and I." Two years later, Jesse McCartney landed the role of the young Scrooge opposite Roger Daltrey in "A Christmas Carol" at Madison Square Garden.

Jesse McCartney's big break came when he was cast in the long-running daytime drama "All My Children" as Adam Chandler, Jr. Jesse McCartney was nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards in both 2001 and 2002 for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Series, as well as for a Soap Opera Digest Award. Jesse McCartney won the Young Artist Award for his role in the series in 2001 and 2002. Jesse McCartney later starred as Bradin Westerly in The WB's "Summerland."

Additional television appearances for Jesse McCartney include a guest-starring role in "Law & Order" and performances with Sugar Beats and Dream Street on "Good Morning America," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" and "Maury," Jesse McCartney has also been featured in many commercials both as an on-screen and voiceover actor.

For over three years, Jesse McCartney was a member of the hugely popular teen band Dream Street. Their debut album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Independent Album Charts and soared to platinum sales. Dream Street's songs have been featured on the soundtracks for "Pokemon 2000" and "The Little Vampire." Prior to Dream Street, Jesse McCartney was the lead singer in Sugar Beats, with whom he recorded four albums.

In his free time, Jesse McCartney enjoys skiing (on both snow and water) and playing baseball for his high school team. Jesse McCartney took up surfing for his role in The WB's "Summerland."






JESSE MCCARTNEY: FACTS

How tall is Jesse McCartney? How old is Jesse McCartney? Where was Jesse McCartney born? Find out here.

Age: 22 years old
Birthday: April 9, 1987
Height: 5' 10"
AKA: J-Mac
Nickname: Jester
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Full Name / Real Name: Jesse Abraham Arthur McCartney
Birthplace: New York, NY
Hometown: Irvington, NY




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