Jesse Boone
Biography
Jesse Boone most recently humanized a drug-addicted murderer on CBS' new show "NCIS: Origins." Federal agents searched the sewers for a monster only to find a frightened boy who gave himself up in hopes of finding closure with his long-suffering mother. Jesse also played a self-loathing diabetic neo-Nazi in CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," a sleazy law student looking to get laid on Apple TV's "Truth Be Told" and a well-meaning, neighborly police officer in UrbanFlix TV's show "Cocaine Sisters." Jesse also starred in Investigation Discovery's "Betrayed" as a friend-zoned loser working at a pet store. In film, Jesse played a snarky German buddy to Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand in "Good Night, America," a conflicted dystopian scavenger opposite Kevin Sorbo in "The Reliant," a horny funeral crasher in "Death & Tacos," a supportive serial killer in "KPiNaEW," and a suicidal birthday boy in "Another Birthday." In 2018, Jesse won "Best Acting Duo" with Wes Newman at the Independent Short Awards for the film "Last Day" as bonding school shooters. In addition to those listed, Jesse has a robust resume of almost 200 credits. In 2022, Jesse joined Sword Fights Inc, a stunt fighting company specializing in sword fights for film and television. This year alone, Jesse lent his sword skills to the SFI projects "Assassins: Iron Winter." He has filmed other SFI fights in broadsword, rapier, cutlass, and lightsaber. He can also drive stick, breakdance, and is a strong swimmer. Jesse was a member of the Alan Chan Comedy Team in New York City performing short form improv in front of crowds at the Broadway Comedy Club. He was also a finalist for the iconic Blue Man Group. He plays electric, upright, and ukulele bass. He develops documentaries, game shows, and unscripted reality shows with veteran producer Gia Galligani. Over four years, Jesse has written numerous treatments, episodes, pitch decks, ghostwritten and provided feedback on scripts, and facilitated communication with producers and talent for the production companies Think Think Go, Tread Lively, and Long Walk Studios. He specializes in developing characters and season arcs. Previously, Jesse was an assistant producer at Grow World, the largest online community of cannabis networks and educators. He wrote scripts for the Grow World CEO's facility tours and video diaries, concentrating on dialogue and relatability. Jesse is also a rising screenwriter. He co-wrote and starred in episodes of the webseries "Fishing For Fine Wine" and "Typecast." He has written feature-length screenplays for the dramedy "Re-Imagination," horror mystery "Spearfinger Whispers," and psychological drama "Mayor Dracula." He has also written scripts for the faith-based short "Talk With Him" and the comedy pilots "Reapr" and "Corpses for Cash." He has trained Scene Study with Jim Nieb at the Margie Haber Studio, Personalization with Marilyn McIntyre at the Howard Fine Studio, Improv with Ari Voukydis at UCB, Audition Technique with Graham Shiels, Voiceover with William Williams, Commercial with Mike Pointer, and Stunt/Sword Fighting with Brian Danner at Sword Fights Inc. Jesse is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Nicholas Embry
The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Joshua Adams
In 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Lev
Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Chris
Revisits heart-pounding cases of deception that ended in murder at the hands of a trusted family member, co-worker, lover, or friend. Told through the lens of the fictionalized, first-person perspectives of the victims, the viewer is treated like the only confidant they have left.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Dan
When he is denied by his conservatory to travel to the infamous North Woods for a film project about the mysterious disappearances that take place there , Dan takes matters into his own hands, stealing school equipment and dragging along 4 of his friends to help him but upon there arrival they soon discover that they are not alone and the very answers they where looking for have been hidden all these years by a ancient evil that is lurking in the tree
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Wesley
Corrupt Crimes investigates recent crime stories in complete detail, with expert analysis and dramatic storytelling. Cases include crimes of passion, espionage, treason, insider trading, government corruption, murder and conspiracies.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Steve
A dark comedy horror anthology that showcases three different types of horror genres: home invasion, slasher, and the main course, zombies.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Dirk
Josh, a classical piano student focused on winning the biggest competition of his life, encounters Charlotte, a free-spirited jazz pianist who distracts him to better her chances of winning. She lures him away from the practice room for a magical night and ends up teaching Josh that life, like his music, is about taking risks.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Chris
Economic collapse causes widespread rioting and social unrest, leaving a lovesick 19-year-old girl struggling to care for her siblings in a stretch of woods bordered by lawless anarchy, wondering why a good God would let this happen.