Don Yesso

Don Yesso

71 · Born: Nov 27, 1954

Personal Details

BornNov 27, 1954 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Noted figure, Yesso, hails from the vibrant state of Louisiana, where he initially pursued higher education at Louisiana State University. Prior to embarking on a career in the entertainment industry, Yesso's passion for football led him to serve as a high school coach in the city of Baton Rouge. It was during this time that he crossed paths with renowned director Hugh Wilson in a Los Angeles airport, sparking a lasting friendship that would ultimately alter the course of his life.

Wilson, impressed by Yesso's charisma, extended an invitation to join the cast of the upcoming television series "Frank's Place", marking the beginning of Yesso's foray into the world of entertainment. Subsequently, he went on to work on numerous films and television series, solidifying his status as a talented and versatile performer.

Today, Yesso resides in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he has also opened an exercise studio named Yoglates, a testament to his dedication to promoting physical wellness and overall health.

Career

2019
The Demonologist
The Demonologist as Captain Meechum
2017
Hate Crime
Hate Crime as News Reporter
Jeepers Creepers III
Jeepers Creepers III as SWAT Team Leader
2015
American Ultra
American Ultra as Air Force Commander
Focus
Focus as Card Player / Football Coach
Zoo
Zoo as Deputy Kraft
2014
Bad Country
Bad Country as Captain Bannock
22 Jump Street
22 Jump Street as MCS Coach (uncredited)
True Detective
True Detective as Commander Speece
2013
Bullet to the Head
Bullet to the Head as St. Charles Bartender
Wild Card
Wild Card as Tommy No Thumbs
2012
Stash House
Stash House as Detective
Transit
Transit as Sgt. Gazzo
2002
The Badge
The Badge as Cash Haden
Sonny
Sonny as Waiter
Big Fat Liar
Big Fat Liar as Rocco Malone
2001
American Pie 2
American Pie 2 as Man in Crowd (uncredited
1999
1996
Dark Angel
Dark Angel as Al Barney
1995
Out-of-Sync
Out-of-Sync as Shorty
1994
The Hard Truth
The Hard Truth as Luis Gisors
Guarding Tess
Guarding Tess as Ralph Buoncristiani
1993
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus as Bus Driver
1992
Hero
Hero as Elliott