Jason was just a teen when he appeared on screen as Jesse, and he’s now 38 years old. He’ll turn 39 on January 29. He’s still active in the film and TV industry, and has appeared in a number of independent films and other productions. It hasn’t all been smooth sailing.
What was Jason James Richter in?
Free Willy Career. Richter starred as Jesse in Free Willy (1993), a role for which he was chosen out of more than 4,000 candidates. His other films include Cops & Robbersons, The NeverEnding Story III, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Laserhawk, Free Willy 3: The Rescue, and The Setting Son.