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Jason James Richter (born January 29, 1980, Medford, Oregon) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his role in the Free Willy film series as Jesse, the boy who befriends Willy the orca .
Dec 26, 2022 · In 1993, Richter was cast as Jesse in the iconic film Free Willy. At the time, he was an unknown actor. Nevertheless, he beat nearly 4,000 other young actors vying for the role. The producer called him "a young Steve McQueen" and knew he was the right fit. For his role, Richter was offered around $500,000.
Jason James Richter. Actor: The Little Things. Jason James Richter was born on 29 January 1980 in Medford, Oregon, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Little Things (2021), Last Call (2021) and Remember the Sultana (2018).
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Jason James Richter. Actor: The Little Things. Jason James Richter was born on 29 January 1980 in Medford, Oregon, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Little Things (2021), Last Call (2021) and Remember the Sultana (2018).
- January 29, 1980
Apr 2, 2018 · Jason James Richter is most famous for playing Jesse in classic family film Free Willy (Picture: Getty Images/Rex Features) Given Free Willy is showing today on Easter Monday, we thought it was ...
Jul 16, 2013 · It also turned Jason James Richter, who was just 13 when Free Willy hit theaters, into a Teen Beat –covering, mobbed-in-the-grocery-store millionaire. He can’t believe it’s been 20 years ...
Jason James Richter. Highest Rated: 71% Free Willy (1993) Lowest Rated: 18% Cops and Robbersons (1994) Birthday: Jan 29, 1980. Birthplace: Medford, Oregon, USA. Screen juvenile who got started ...
