He took French in high school but Spanish in college.

Made his first television appearance as an infant in a Q-tip commercial.

Homecoming king at his high school.

Graduated from Columbia University with a degree in film (2002)

He is an accomplished guitarist.

Shares his name with the female character played by Lara Flynn Boyle in the 1987 mini-series "Amerika" (1987) (mini).

Jesse is ambidextrous. His right hand is dominant, but he can use either.

Was cast member in Presumed Innocent (1990) as a child with two other future "The West Wing" (1999) cast members: John Spencer and Bradley Whitford.

Is an only child.