Jesse Nilsson...

...stars as Gabriel Gabe Patterson, one of an elite team of treasure hunters and adventurers. Gabe is an expert with computers and with anything electronic or mechanic.

Despite being an asthmatic, Jesse Nilsson was active in the dramatic arts from a young age, and was no stranger to Canadian TV. He received his dramatic education at Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto, Canada.

His recent credits also featured a six-episode guest star role in the Canadian TV series Our Hero, where he portrayed Rollins -- an animal rescuer.

His film credits included The Skulls, Model Behavior (alongside Justin Timberlake of N'Sync) and Teenage Vampires. He played Justin in the Disney teen series Ready or Not and has had several guest starring roles in shows such as Dear America, In a Heartbeat (Disney/Alliance), Twice in a Lifetime (Pax/E!). Jesse also played Alex in University for Odyssey/Muse Entertainment.

Tragically, Jesse Nilsson passed away in Toronto on April 25, 2003, due to heart failure. He was 25. He had been suffering from pneumonia for the two weeks prior to his death but was on the road to recovery. He is survived by his mother, father, sister, and brother. His funeral service was held May 1, 2003 at the Jerrett Funeral Chapel in Toronto, Canada.

Credits

Some of the roles perfomed by Jesse Nilsson
 

2002Adventure Inc. (Gabriel Patterson)

2001University

2000Our Hero

2000The Skulls

2000Model Behavior

2000In a Heartbeat (guest appearance)

1999Twice In a Lifetime (guest appearance)

1993Ready or Not (guest appearance - Justin)

Photos © 2002 Tribune Media Services

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