Jason James Richter

PersonBorn Jan 29, 1980 (age 46)Medford, Oregon, USA

American actor

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Jason James Richter

Jason James Richter (born January 29, 1980) is an American actor and musician. He rose to fame for his portrayal of Jesse in the Free Willy film series, where he played the young boy who forms a special bond with the orca named Willy. Born in Medford, Oregon, Richter's talent was discovered at a young age when a Japanese casting agency spotted him in Hawaii. He made his acting debut in several TV spots before relocating to San Diego, California. Richter's notable film credits include Cops & Robbersons, The NeverEnding Story III, Laserhawk, and The Setting Son. He also reprised his role as Jesse in the music video for Michael Jackson's 'Childhood.'

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Daily update · May 21, 2026

Jason James Richter ranks #14,226 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.3. Jason James Richter peaked at #13,977 of all time (Jan 7 - Feb 5, 2022). Jason James Richter ranks #10,315 over the past 365 days.

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