Known from movies

On Time (2011)
as Web

As the World Changes (2004–2010)
as Will Munson

Chicago P.D. (2014-2017)
as Jay Halstead

Guiding Light (1952)
as Max Nickerson #1 (1999)



Introduction

This actor was first seen on the TV screen when he was only six years old. Since then, he has starred in numerous TV series and movies, and is considered one of the sexiest men on television. Yes, we are talking about Jesse Lee Soffer. Where did he grow up and who captured this hottie’s heart?

Early life and education

Jesse Lee Soffer was born on April 23, 1984 in Ossining, New York State, USA. He is the middle of five children – he has an older brother and sister, as well as two younger sisters, and his parents’ names are Jill Hindes and Stan Soffer. When he was a toddler, his family changed locations to Tarrytown, New York State, and a few years later to Connecticut, USA.

He attended the private coeducational boarding school, The Gunnery, in Washington D.C., where he was a football player, and during his senior year, he was part of the all-star lineup in his category, and the same year he was honored with the ” Gunnery’s McClellan Citizenship Award”. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Drew University, a private university in Madison, New Jersey, USA.

Career

When he was six years old, Jesse starred in a Kix commercial for their cereal and then made his film debut in 1993 when he was part of the cast of the movie “Matinee” along with stars Cathy Moriarty and John Goodman.

The following year, Soffer co-starred in the movie “Safe Passage,” portraying the character of Percival, before securing a major role as Bobby Brady in “The Brady Bunch Movie” in 1995, and the role a year later. took on again in its sequel “A Very Brady Sequel”.

In the following period, Soffer continued in films alongside some of the biggest Hollywood stars. In the television movie “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweller”, he appeared alongside Lauren Bacall and teamed up with famed director Richard Shepard in “The Royale”, the AMC television movie that premiered in 1997. Soffer landed the role of Taylor Donovan in the 1998 ABC TV series “Two of a Kind” alongside Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.

In 1999, he was cast as Max Nickerson in “Guiding Light” on CBS, but left after only a few months to return to college.

His break from acting lasted until 2004 when he was cast as Will Munsen, a troubled youth who was one of the main characters in the CBS TV series “As the World Turns”, remaining on the show until 2008. series, he won three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, and was also nominated for the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Younger Lead Actor.

In 2007, he returned to the big screen when he landed the role in “Gracie”, a sports drama directed by Davis Guggenheim. He again played Will Munsen in “As the World Turns” in 2010, and was also hired to perform in an episode of “Law and Order: SVU”, but dropped it because he had a clash with his filming for “As the world”. turns”. He co-starred in ‘In Time’, the post-apocalyptic sci-fi action thriller, and this led to him appearing in more than a dozen series such as ‘Rizzoli and Isles’, ‘The Mentalist’ and ‘CSI: Miami In 2012, he starred in the short-lived ER drama “The Mob Doctor” that aired on Fox TV starring Nate Devlin, the sibling of Dr. Grace Devlin who was played by Jordana Spiro.

Later that same year, he landed the role of Travis Alexander in “Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret”, the original movie shown on Lifetime.

In the middle of 2013, Soffer became part of the cast of ‘Chicago PD’, the crime drama that aired on NBC, the spin-off of the famous ‘Chicago Fire’, with Soffer playing the role of Det. Jay Halstead, and for which Soffer received the most recognition, remained on the show for the following seasons. He mentioned a number of times that he didn’t need a stuntman and that he also did his own stunts in this show.

In 2014, Soffer had a cameo appearance on the YouTube comedy talk series “Talking Marriage with Ryan Bailey”, in the second season premiere.

As of April 2020, Soffer still plays Jay Halstead in “Chicago Fire”, “Chicago Med” and “Chicago PD”

Private life

In November 2014, Soffer revealed that he and his ‘Chicago PD’ co-star Sofia Bush had been dating for a while but kept the relationship private. At 16^e In October 2016, the couple was seen together at a UNICEF humanitarian event, the Neverland Masquerade Ball hosted at Moonlight Studios in Chicago, Illinois. The couple was quite mum about their relationship and in November 2016, rumors started circulating about the duo’s breakup. Neither of the two ever responded to the gossip, but they were never seen together again except on the TV screen.

Luckily for fans, the two remained an on-screen couple, and their breakup hasn’t ruined their chemistry.

Soffer was in a nine-month relationship with ‘Chicago Med’ and ‘Army Wives’ star Torrey DeVitto from August 2018 to May 2019; after the couple’s breakup, Soffer is not romantically linked to anyone.

Soffer is operated by Silver Lining Entertainment (SLE).

His younger sister, Shayne Hindes, is a popular model.

He is active on most social media including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and often shares photos from his daily life. His girl fans are especially happy with the shirtless photos he posts regularly.

Net value

Soffer is one of the most popular TV series actors in the US. His income is not disclosed, but as he has been in dozens of serials, his net worth is as of April 2020 estimated around $1.5 million.

Physical Characteristics

Soffer is considered a rather sexy and handsome actor, with an athletic build that he retains regular visits to the local gym. He is best known for his charming smile, dark hair and green eyes. He is 1.78 m tall and weighs about 77 kg.

General information

First and last name	Jesse Lee Soffer
Date of birth	April 23, 1984
Profession	Actor, actor
Education	New York University, New York University
Nationality	American, American

Family

Parents	Jill Soffer, Stan Soffer, Stan Soffer, Jill Soffer
Brothers or sisters	Shayne A. Hindes, Melisa Soffer, Craig Soffer, Jenna Hindes, Shayne A. Hindes, Melisa Soffer, Craig Soffer, Jenna Hindes

Performance

Nominations	Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Movies	In Time, The Awakening of Spring, Gracie, A Very Brady Sequel, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Brady Bunch Movie, Matinee, Boy, In Time, The Awakening of Spring, Gracie, A Very Brady Sequel, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Brady Bunch Movie, Matine…
TV shows	The Mafia Doctor, As The World Changes, Guiding Light, Chicago PD, The Mafia Doctor, As The World Changes, Guiding Light, Chicago PD

Links to social profiles

Facts

#	Fact
1	Has a younger sister.
2	Received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his work on As the World Turns (1956) (for the years 2006, 2007, 2008).
3	Likes to play football.
4	Originally from North Tarrytown, New York, before moving to New York City where he attended New York University.

Pictures

Movies

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Chicago PD	2014-2017	TV serials	Jay Halstead
Chicago med	2015-2016	TV serials	Jay Halstead
Law & Order: special unit for victims	2014-2015	TV serials	Jay Halstead
Fire in Chicago	2013-2015	TV serials	Jay Halstead
Jodi Arias: Dirty little secret	2013	TV movie	Travis Alexander
The mafia doctor	2012-2013	TV serials	Nate Devlin
Hatfields & McCoys	2013	TV movie	Patrick McCoy
On time	2011		Webb
Rizzoli & Islands	2011	TV serials	Jacob Wilson
The mentalist	2011	TV serials	Alan Dinkler
The whole truth	2010	TV serials	Young lover
As the world changes	2004-2010	TV serials	Will Munson
The philanthropist	2009	TV serials	Dean Fitzsimmons
The awakening of spring	2008		Michael
CSI: Miami	2008	TV serials	Shane Huntington
Gracie	2007		Johnny Bowen
Two of a Kind	1998	TV serials	Taylor Donova
The Royal	1996	TV movie	Billy (as Jesse Lee)
A very Brady sequel	1996		Bobby Brady (as Jesse Lee)
From the Mixed Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler	1995	TV movie	Jamie Kincaid (as Jesse Lee)
Wings	1995	TV serials	Bobby Brady
The Brady Bunch movie	1995		Bobby Brady (as Jesse Lee)
Safe passage	1994		Percival on 9 and 10 (as Jesse Lee)
The silent alarm	1993	Short	Boy
Matinee	1993		Dennis Loomis (as Jesse Lee)
Guiding light	1952	TV serials	Max Nickerson #1 (1999) (as Jesse Lee)

Yourself

Title	Year	Status	Character
Steve Harvey	2015	TV serials	Himself
Talk about marriage to Ryan Bailey	2014	TV Mini-Series short	Himself
The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards	2008	TV special	Himself – Nominated
SoapTalk	2006	TV serials	Himself
The 32nd Annual People’s Choice Awards	2006	TV Special documentary	Himself (as Jesse Soffer)
Party planner with David Tutera	2005	TV serials	Himself

Awards

Nominated awards

Year	Price	Ceremony	Presentation	Movie
2008	Emma during the day	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series	As the World Changes (1956)
2007	Emma during the day	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series	As the World Changes (1956)
2006	Emma during the day	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series	As the World Changes (1956)
2006	Gold Derby TV award	Gold Derby Awards	Younger actor – daytime drama	As the World Changes (1956)
2005	Soap Opera Digest Awards	Soap Opera Digest Awards	Favorite teen	As the World Changes (1956)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia