Jesse Spencer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jesse Spencer
Spencer in 2009
Born	(1979-02-12) 12 February 1979 (age 46) Melbourne, Australia
Citizenship	Australia United States
Occupation	Actor musician
Years active	1991–present
Spouse(s)	Kali Woodruff Carr ​ (m. 2020)​

Jesse Gordon Spencer (born 12 February 1979) is an Australian actor. He is famous for playing Billy Kennedy in the Australian TV show Neighbours. He also played Dr. Robert Chase in the American medical drama House. More recently, he was known as Captain Matthew Casey in the American drama Chicago Fire.

Jesse Spencer's Life and Career

Growing Up in Australia

Jesse Spencer was born in Melbourne, Australia, on 12 February 1979. His father, Rodney Spencer, was a doctor who specialized in X-rays. His mother, Robyn Spencer, was involved in starting a political group called Australians Against Further Immigration. She also worked with another political party, One Nation.

Jesse has two older brothers, Tarney and Luke, who are both surgeons. His younger sister, Polly, is an anaesthetist, a doctor who gives medicine to make people sleep during surgery. Jesse went to Canterbury Primary School and Scotch College in Melbourne. While he was still in school, he tried out for the TV show Neighbours. He was accepted into Monash University but decided to act instead.

Acting Roles and TV Shows

Spencer in 2008

Starting on Neighbours

Jesse Spencer became well-known for his role as Billy Kennedy in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. He played this character from 1994 to 2000. He even came back for special episodes in 2005 and 2022 to celebrate the show's anniversaries. His character, Billy, was the son of popular characters Dr. Karl Kennedy and Susan Kennedy.

After Neighbours, Jesse acted in movies like Winning London with the Olsen twins. He also appeared in Uptown Girls and Swimming Upstream.

From House to Chicago Fire

From 2004 to 2012, Jesse starred in the American medical drama House. He played Dr. Robert Chase, an intensive care specialist and surgeon. He was one of the main doctors on the team of the show's main character, Dr. Gregory House.

Later, Jesse took on another big role as Captain Matthew Casey in the NBC drama Chicago Fire. He played a firefighter from 2012 to 2021.

New Projects and Returns

In 2022, Jesse returned to Neighbours for its final episode. In 2024, it was announced that he would be part of a new Disney+ series called Last Days of the Space Age.

Music and Charity Work

Jesse Spencer started his music journey early. He sang with the Australian Boys Choir from 1986 to 1992. He also plays the violin in a band called Band from TV. This band includes his former House co-star, Hugh Laurie. They perform at different events and donate the money they earn to charity. The band even played on a TV special called Idol Gives Back in 2008.

Personal Life Highlights

Jesse Spencer dated American actress Jennifer Morrison, who played his character's love interest in House. They were engaged for a short time. He also dated Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira.

In 2014, Jesse started dating neuroscientist Dr. Kali Woodruff Carr. They got engaged in 2019 and were married on 27 June 2020. In November 2021, Jesse became a citizen of the United States.

Awards and Achievements

Jesse Spencer has been recognized for his acting. For his role in Neighbours, he was nominated for "Most Popular Actor" at the Logie Awards in 1998 and 1999. For House, he was nominated for "Choice TV Breakout Performance – Male" at the Teen Choice Awards in 2005. He also received a "Golden Boomerang" award in 2006 for his work. In 2007, People Magazine included him in their list of the "100 Most Beautiful People". For Chicago Fire, he was nominated for "Choice TV Actor – Action" at the Teen Choice Awards in 2013.

Filmography

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Music Videos

Stage Performances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Jesse Spencer para niños