Jason James Richter, 1980
Actors · January 1, 1980
Jason James Richter
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Jason James Richter is 46 years old, born January 1, 1980 in United States · Capricorn.
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★ LEDE
About
Jason James Richter rose to fame as a child actor in the Free Willy franchise, then expanded into directing and producing. Born in 1980 in Medford, Oregon, he has appeared in The Little Things (2021), Last Call (2021), and The NeverEnding Story III (1994), plus guest roles on Bones, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. His directorial debut, The Quiet Loud (2013), which he also wrote and produced, marked his shift behind the camera. A Capricorn, Richter remains active in the industry as of 2025 [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jason James Richter became a household name as the child star of the Free Willy franchise, a role that earned him a Young Artist Award. Born January 29, 1980, in Medford, Oregon, the American actor has built a multifaceted career spanning acting, music, production, and directing. His filmography includes The Little Things (2021), Last Call (2021), The NeverEnding Story III (1994), and most recently Final Heist (2024). On television, he has guest-starred in Bones, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, earning MTV Movie Award nominations alongside his Young Artist recognition. In recent years, Richter has shifted focus to producing and directing; he produced Natty Knocks (2023) and The Last Rampage (2017), and made his directorial debut with the short film The Quiet Loud in 2013, which he wrote and produced. As an actor, Richter's work encompasses film, television, and music performance—genres that have allowed him to evolve from child star to industry veteran. A Capricorn with a Life Path 2, Richter embodies the diplomatic, cooperative traits associated with his numerological profile, balancing collaborative work on set with his independent ventures in production and direction [F1, enrichments]. As of 2025, he continues to be active in the entertainment industry.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Originally from Medford, Oregon, Jason James Richter rose to fame as a child actor in the Free Willy franchise. Before becoming widely recognized, he was a young performer building his early credits. His breakout role in Free Willy earned him a Young Artist Award, establishing him as a notable child actor in Hollywood.
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Trivia
- Richter earned a Young Artist Award for his iconic role in the Free Willy franchise.
- He made his directorial debut with the short film The Quiet Loud in 2013, which he also wrote and produced.
- His career spans acting, music, production, and directing, with recent credits including the films Natty Knocks (2023) and Final Heist (2024).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Jason James Richter read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 2 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jason James Richter?
- Jason James Richter is 46 years old (born January 1, 1980).
- When is Jason James Richter's birthday?
- Jason James Richter was born on January 1, 1980.
- What is Jason James Richter's zodiac sign?
- Jason James Richter is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1980.
- What is Jason James Richter's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jason James Richter was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Jason James Richter from?
- Jason James Richter is from United States.
- What does Jason James Richter do?
- Jason James Richter is a actor.
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