About Me
Jesse Kitten is an accomplished actor, producer, and director with a career spanning stage, film, and international arts. From roles in Mahogany and Hollywood Shuffle to directing award-winning short films and leading samba performances worldwide, he blends creative vision with cultural passion. His work continues with published books and film projects in development. He’s also an Amazon Kindle author, reflecting his enduring commitment to storytelling in all its forms.
RECENT BIOGRAPHY
2009
“The Deathtrap Trilogy” feature film series currently in development.
2015
Musical stage play: “The Jazz Rehearsal” currently in development
2021
“Enter the Afro” Pan African Film Festival (short film selection)
2022
Rotten Eggs Compilation Movie streaming on Tubi and several other online platforms
2024
Seven titles published on Amazon Kindle
2025
“Point of Pressure” Feature film in development
My WORK / CREDITS
1975 - Mahogany
Feature film debut in "Mahogany" (Diana Ross)
1987 - Hollywood Shuffle
Appeared in feature film "Hollywood Shuffle" (Robert Townsend)
1975 - Million Dollar Rip-off
Appeared in "Million Dollar Rip-off" (Freddie Prinze)
1979 - Dummy
Appeared in the Peabody award winning tele-film "Dummy" (Levar Burton)
2005 - Vampire Assassin
Producer of Lionsgate Films "Vampire Assassin"
2022 - Rotten Eggs Compilation Movie
Rotten Eggs Compilation Movie streaming on Tubi and several other online platforms
1988 - Extensions
Produced and directed short film "Extensions"
1990 - Sherlock Jones and the Missing Hot Dog
Produced and directed short film "Sherlock Jones and the missing Hot Dog"
The Latest
"The Latest" is a collection of poetry, prose and song from noted actor, writer, composer and Film Producer Jesse Kitten.
All Expenses Paid
This story takes place during the 60's-70's primarily in Chicago's Stateway Gardens housing project, and shifts later to Montego Bay and Negril Jamaica.
The Jazz Rehearsal
Musical stage play: “The Jazz Rehearsal” currently in development
Featured Produced Films
2022 - Rotten Eggs Compilation
Rotten Eggs Compilation Movie streaming on Tubi and several other online platforms
2021 - Enter the Afro
“Enter the Afro” Pan African Film Festival (short film selection). A feature film in development
Featured Published Titles
2009 - Bombay DeathTrap
Bombay Deathtrap was created after a trip to India in 2000.I had always held a facination for the country, culture,and people. After making travel plans.the US State Dept issued a warning for Americans traveling to the region
2025 - Point Of Pressure
“Point of Pressure” Feature film in development. Set in Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, It traces the life of a man who suffers a nervous breakdown and winds up in a mental institution.
Calling All Cars!
Calling All Cars! Calling All Cars! is an absurdist farce in one act. Set in a make believe detention center it explores the " what if" concept in a world where pets are in control instead of humans.
