Jesse Gregory James was born April 19, 1969. He is CEO of West Coast Choppers a manufacturer of custom made motorcycles. He was the host of the reality TV show Jesse James is a Dead Man and Monster Garage. He also appeared in the documentary Motorcycle Mania.
In 2012 Jesse James chronicled his custom motorcycles at his Austin Speed Shop on his TV series Jesse James Outlaw Garage on the Discovery Channel. James worked as a bodyguard for Danzig and Soundgarden, but decided to go into motorcycle design. He opened West Coast Choppers in his mother's garage in 1992. James has built about 200 bikes, sponsors racing teams in Top Fuel Drags and NASCAR.
In 2006 James opened Cisco Burger Restaurant on the same street as his West Coast Choppers. The 1950s themed hamburger stand included low-fat burritos, organic veggies and Angus beef burgers. It closed soon after it opened. He is also part of the Chopperdogs fan club and has a line of girl's clothing. He published Garage magazine and in 2013 he unveiled his line of firearms.
James has three children with his first wife Karla James. They were married from 1991 to 2002. He has a daughter with his second wife porn star Janine Lindemulder. In 2005 James married Sandra Bullock. They have since divorced. James is known to be a player and has had many affairs while married. James is currently married to drag racer Alexis DeJoria. They currently live in California.
James was fined $271,250 by the California Air Resources Board in 2007. In 2008 he faced a $422,680 breach of contract lawsuit. He faced another lawsuit from his lawyer for $327,533 in unpaid fees.
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