Jesse Spencer facts for kids
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Jesse Spencer
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Spencer in 2009
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| Born | 12 February 1979 Melbourne, Australia
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Jesse Gordon Spencer (born on February 12, 1979) is an actor and musician from Australia. 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. Later, he starred as Captain Matthew Casey in the American drama Chicago Fire.
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Jesse Spencer's Early Life
Jesse Gordon Spencer was born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 12, 1979. His parents are Robyn and Rodney Spencer. His father is a radiologist, a doctor who uses imaging to diagnose illnesses.
Jesse went to Canterbury Primary School and Malvern Central School. He also attended Scotch College. While he was still in school, he tried out for the TV show Neighbours. He finished his high school studies and was accepted into Monash University. However, he decided to focus on acting instead.
Jesse Spencer's Acting Career
Jesse Spencer played Billy Kennedy in the Australian TV show Neighbours. He was on the show from 1994 to 2000. He returned to the show in 2005 for its 20th anniversary. He also came back in 2022 for the series finale. His character, Billy, was the son of popular characters Dr. Karl 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 2004 to 2012, Jesse starred as Dr. Robert Chase in the medical drama House. He played a specialist and surgeon. He was one of the main characters for the show's entire run.
Jesse then joined the cast of the NBC drama Chicago Fire. He played firefighter Captain Matthew Casey from 2012 to 2021. In 2024, Jesse was confirmed to be part of the cast for the Disney+ series Last Days of the Space Age.
Jesse Spencer's Music Journey
Jesse Spencer started his music journey early. He sang with the Australian Boys Choir from 1986 to 1992. He is also a talented violin player.
He 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 special TV show called Idol Gives Back in 2008.
Jesse Spencer's Personal Life
Jesse Spencer dated American actress Jennifer Morrison. She played his character's love interest in House. They got engaged in 2006 but later decided to end their engagement in 2007. He also dated Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira from 2010 to 2013.
In 2014, Jesse began dating neuroscientist Dr. Kali Woodruff Carr. They got engaged in 2019 and were married on June 27, 2020. In April 2022, they welcomed their first child, a baby boy. Jesse became an American citizen in November 2021.
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. He won a Silver Logie Award in 1999.
For House, he was nominated for "Choice TV Breakout Performance – Male" at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. 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 again at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards for "Choice TV Actor – Action".
Images for kids
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Spencer in 2009
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Spencer in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Jesse Spencer para niños
