Jesse James

Biography

Jesse Gregory James, born on April 19, 1969, is a multifaceted American entrepreneur renowned for his work as an automotive mechanic, reality television star, actor, writer, producer, and director, as well as a custom motorcycle builder. He is best known as the founder of West Coast Choppers and has served as the CEO of Jesse James Firearms Unlimited in Austin, Texas, where he also had a partnership with the Austin Speed Shop.

James gained fame through various reality television projects, notably hosting "Jesse James Is a Dead Man" on Spike TV and "Monster Garage" on the Discovery Channel. His presence in pop culture expanded further with his feature in the 2004 video game "Tony Hawk's Underground 2."

Throughout his personal life, Jesse has been married five times. His first marriage was to Karla James (1991-2002), with whom he shares two children. He was briefly married to adult film star Janine Lindemulder (2002-2004) and then to acclaimed actress Sandra Bullock from 2005 to 2010, during which they began the adoption process for a child. Following Bullock, he married drag racer Alexis DeJoria (2013-2022) and is currently wed to Bonnie Rotten, with whom he has a son.

James's tumultuous relationships have often made headlines, particularly his high-profile romance with tattoo artist Kat Von D, marked by a brief engagement and subsequent splits in 2011. Despite the ups and downs, Jesse James remains a prominent figure in the automotive and entertainment industries.