Jesse Mccartney

Born on April 9, 1987, in Ardsley, New York, Jesse McCartney initiated his career in entertainment at a young age. He performed in a national revival tour of “The King and I” in 1997-1998 and a New York production of “A Christmas Carol” in 1998. He gained early recognition for his role as Adam Chandler Jr. on the daytime drama “All My Children,” receiving Emmy nominations in 2001 and 2002. McCartney later joined the children’s musical group Sugar Beats and then the teen boy band Dream Street, which earned a gold record with its debut album. This early exposure paved the way for his solo music career and extensive acting opportunities.

In 2004, Jesse McCartney signed with Hollywood Records and released his debut solo album, “Beautiful Soul,” which achieved platinum status on February 24, 2005. His song “Beautiful Soul” became a hit, and the album reached number 15 on the Billboard 200. His subsequent album, “Departure” (2008), featured the successful single “Leavin’,” which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest-charting single to date and achieving platinum certification with over two million digital downloads. McCartney also established himself as a songwriter, notably co-writing “Bleeding Love” for Leona Lewis in 2007, which became a number one hit in 34 countries, won an ASCAP Song of the Year award, and was nominated for a Grammy. In film, he starred in “Keith” (2008) and “Chernobyl Diaries” (2012). His voice acting roles include Theodore in the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” film series, JoJo McDodd in “Horton Hears a Who!,” and Dick Grayson/Nightwing in the “Young Justice” animated series, along with Roxas and Ventus in the “Kingdom Hearts” video game series.

McCartney’s career progression expanded into various television appearances, including a lead role as Bradin Westerly in “Summerland” (2004-2005), and guest roles in shows like “Fear The Walking Dead” (2016), “Major Crimes” (2016), “Greek” (2009), and “Law & Order SVU” (2008). He released his fifth studio album, “New Stage,” in 2021, followed by the EP “All’s Well” in 2024, continuing to tour and release new music. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple Teen Choice Awards and Kids’ Choice Awards, reflecting his sustained impact across music and acting. His latest EP, “Weightless,” was released on September 19, 2025, with an accompanying tour.