jesse
montagna
actor.
writer.
goof.
non-union SAG eligble
hi mom.
so...jesse...who are you? really.
hello. my name is jesse montagna. I'm a comedian, actor, and writer based in brooklyn, ny. i act and make people laugh. i write silly songs and plays (see creed:the musical below). i also perform improv, sketch, and musical improv around nyc. i'm from san antonio, tx, (go spurs go), but nyc is home.
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DIG INN: CAMP DIG
Unusual Media
Dir: Tim Stiefler
Commercial
Rep: CESD (OC)
DAVE & BUSTERS: THE GREAT INDOORS
Superbloom
Dir: Trisha Pickelhaupt
LUXOME: ROBE
AMHILL Productions
Dir: Alexander Hill
DCU: THE PLANT POSSE
Goodstory
Dir: EJ McLeavey-Fisher
TEXAS PETE: CHA!
Rebel Road
Dir: Pete Matkiwsky
Film/Tv
FREE TIME
Feature
Dir: Ryan Brown
WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT KENNETH?
Short
Dir: Jack Nicoletti
CREED: the musical
i wrote a jukebox musical based off the music of the early 2000s butt-rock band "Creed." it premiered in 2022, and now people call me "the creed guy."
click for village voice write up^^^
Frequently asked questions
Are you related to the actor Joe Mantegne, acclaimed "FBI Special Agent David Rossi" on Criminal Minds?
I am not. However, I am related to Joe Montagna. That is my father.
Are you the Creed guy?
In reference to the musical, yes. I wrote a musical based off the music of Creed. In reference to the band, no. That is Scott Stapp.
Have you always had long hair?
No. I had short hair for 20+ years of my life. Then I stopped playing sports competitively and asked my self "how can this thing go?" Many years later, it went way beyond my imagination (and my belly button) and I decided to make it "a thing."
Can we collab bro?
Totally dude. Lets vibe and see what's good. Cha feel?
Have you always had a mustache?
Yes. I came out of my mothers womb with a full Tom Selleck.
Can I see you perform live? When is your next show?
Yes you can! Check my IG @yesyesjess17 to see updates for my next show. Most likely, there's one coming up soon!
tell me your secrets. or hello is fine too.
Interested in working together? Living together? Co-parenting together? Drop your info and let's make a baby. (creatively speaking of course)