In 1993, Jason James Richter became a star practically overnight.
The role of Jesse in “Free Willy – Call of Freedom” makes the child actor world famous.
In addition to two sequels, Richter also plays in several Hollywood productions.
A well-known example: Richter takes on the leading role in the film “The Neverending Story 3”.
In the early 2000s, he temporarily retired from the film business.
In an interview, the actor explains that he doesn’t like being in the spotlight. (Source: People Magazine)
After a foray into the music industry, he returned to acting in 2010.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Richter is also active as a film producer.
In 2018, the former child star made headlines: he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and spent two days in prison. (Source: TMZ)
In 2019 Richter is in front of the camera for the thriller “The Little Things” with Hollywood greats like Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
Apparently, even after decades, the former child star still hasn’t had enough of show business.