Jesse G. James

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Jesse G. James

Jesse Gregory James (born April 19, 1969) is an American and CEO of West Coast Choppers, a manufacturer of custom-made motorcycles, and the host of Motorcycle Mania and Monster Garage on the Discovery Channel. He is also an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church. His great-great-grandfather was a cousin of Jesse James, the legendary American outlaw.

Jesse G James was born in Lynwood, California and grew up in Long Beach, California, attending La Sierra High School, Riverside Community College and the University of California, Riverside in Riverside, California.

James has two children - a daughter, Chandler and son, Jesse James Jr. - by his first wife, Karla. He also has a daughter, Sunny, by his second wife, Janine Lindemulder, an adult film star/producer, and a former Penthouse model.

On July 16, 2005 James married actress Sandra Bullock; they met when Bullock arranged for her eight-year-old godson, who was a fan, to tour the set of Monster Garage.

James' latest venture is the "Cisco Burger" restaurant, which opened on April 28, 2006, just down the street from West Coast Choppers. The '50s-style burger stand - named after his beloved pit bull - features Kobe beef burgers, low-fat burritos, organic veggies, and biodegradable wrappings.
Other branches of the "West Coast Family" include the Chopperdogs fan club and Jesse's Girl clothing line. Pay Up Sucker Productions is a production company started in late 2006. Along with Garage Magazine, which Jesse Publishes.

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On January 26, 2007 James was fined $271,250 for selling motorcycles that violated California air standards, officials said. The California Air Resources Board announced the settlement in a statement. James sold more than 50 motorcycles from his Long Beach shop that failed to meet California emissions standards.
James is featured in the popular video game Tony Hawks Underground 2 as an unlockable character; both skating, and riding a custom-made souped up Segway.