Jes Macallan Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Partner

Jes Macallan is an American actress, director, writer, and producer, best known for her roles as Josslyn Carver in Mistresses and Ava Sharpe in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.

With a background in classical dance and a versatile career spanning acting, directing, and producing, she has established herself as a multifaceted talent in Hollywood, known for her compelling performances and creative contributions to television and film.

Profile

• Full Name: Jessica Lee Liszewski
• Stage Name: Jes Macallan
• Born: August 9, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Director, Writer, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
• Parents: Kenneth S. ‘Ken’ Liszewski, Theresa Marie ‘Terry’ Liszewski
• Siblings: Six
• Spouse: Jason Gray-Stanford (M. 2012–2017), Nicholas Bishop
• Children: None
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jes Macallan was born Jessica Lee Liszewski on August 9, 1982, in Sarasota, Florida, to Kenneth S. ‘Ken’ Liszewski and Theresa Marie ‘Terry’ Liszewski. As the eldest of seven children, with three brothers and three sisters, she grew up in a large, close-knit family of Polish, Italian, Irish, Slovak, English, and Lithuanian descent.

Jes graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in International Business, studying abroad at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. During college, she modeled in Miami, New York, and Milan, which provided financial support and exposure to the entertainment industry. She later honed her acting skills at the Maggie Flanigan Studio in New York City.

Career

Jes Macallan began her acting career in 2008 with roles in films such as Ocean’s 7-11, One, Two, Many, and Identity Crisis. She landed guest roles in television series including Shameless (2011), The Protector (2011), Justified (2011), Grey’s Anatomy (2012) as Hillary, and NCIS: Los Angeles (2012).

Her breakout role came in 2013 as Josslyn Carver in ABC’s Mistresses (2013–2016), a drama series with Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim, and Rochelle Aytes, which ran for four seasons and earned her widespread recognition.

In 2017, she joined DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as Ava Sharpe, initially a recurring character, becoming a series regular from seasons 4 to 7 (2017–2022), gaining a dedicated fanbase for her portrayal of the Time Bureau Director. Jes expanded into directing, helming two VFX-heavy episodes of Legends of Tomorrow, as well as episodes of All Rise and All American.

She wrote, produced, and directed the short film Self, E (2019), which premiered at the Dances with Films Festival, and co-wrote the script 12 Days with Jerry O’Connell, which is in negotiations for Hallmark Channel distribution. Other notable projects include The Mentor (2014), An Uncommon Grace (2017), The Engagement Clause (2016), Relationship Status (2016), and Thirst (2016). In 2024, she appeared in Trap as Jamie Parker’s Wife.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jesmacallan
• Facebook Handle: OfficialJesMacallan
• Twitter Handle: @jesmacallan

Personal Life

Jes Macallan, 42, is engaged to Australian actor Nicholas Bishop, known for Home and Away, since 2021. They began dating in 2018, reportedly having known each other earlier in her career. She was previously married to Canadian actor Jason Gray-Stanford (Monk) from March 17, 2012, to June 2017, when they divorced due to irreconcilable differences. Contrary to some reports, Jes has no children, though she is set to become a stepmother to Bishop’s two children from his previous marriage to Claire Smith.

Filmography

• Ocean’s 7-11 (2008) – Supporting Role
• One, Two, Many (2008) – Supporting Role
• Identity Crisis (2008) – Supporting Role
• Hired Gun (2009) – Supporting Role
• Behaving Badly (2014) – Supporting Role
• The Mentor (2014) – Lead Role (TV Movie)
• Kiss Me (2015) – Supporting Role
• Thirst (2016) – Supporting Role
• The Engagement Clause (2016) – Carrie (TV Movie)
• An Uncommon Grace (2017) – Grace Conner (TV Movie)
• Self, E (2019) – Lead Role (Short Film, also Writer/Director/Producer)
• Trap (2024) – Jamie Parker’s Wife

Television

• Shameless (2011) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• The Protector (2011) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• Justified (2011) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2012) – Hillary (TV Series, Episode: “Hope for the Hopeless”)
• NCIS: Los Angeles (2012) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• Femme Fatales (2012) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• Mistresses (2013–2016) – Josslyn Carver (TV Series)
• Red Band Society (2014–2015) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• Relationship Status (2016) – Supporting Role (Digital Series)
• DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2017–2022) – Ava Sharpe (TV Series)
• The Company You Keep (2023) – Guest Role (TV Series)

Net Worth

Jes Macallan‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million to $5 million USD. Her wealth is derived from her acting roles in Mistresses and Legends of Tomorrow, as well as her directing and producing work, including Self, E and potential projects like 12 Days. Additional income comes from her early modeling career and minor endorsements.