Often seen playing the role of a dashing casanova, Jesse
Metcalfe is best known for portraying John Rowland in hit comedy drama
Desperate Housewives, and billionaire heir Christopher Ewing in Dallas.
Studying at New York University’s Tish School of Arts, Metcalfe landed his
debut role as Miguel Lopez-Rodriguez in NBC network drama Passions. In 2004 he
was chosen to star in the first season of Desperate Housewives and enjoyed a
5-year run with the series. His talent and allure paved the way for greater
opportunities, receiving the lead role in 20th Century Fox comedy John Tucker
Must Die alongside Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow and R&B singer Ashanti.
After starring as the protagonist in horror movie
Insanitarium, Metcalfe played alongside the celebrated Michael Douglas and
Amber Tamblyn in the 2009 remake of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. After his motion
picture endeavours, Metcalfe returned to television, being cast in NBC crime
drama Chase and was subsequently given the lead role of adopted son of oil
tycoon Bobby Ewing in TNT’s 2012 revamp of romantic drama Dallas. Metcalfe has
also starred alongside Sylvester Stallone, Dave Bautista and 50 cent in action
crime movie Escape Plan II.
Not only a talented actor, Metcalfe has hosted the World
Music awards in Monaco and also been asked to stand in for Paul O’Grady on his
hugely popular TV talk show.