Jamie Earl "James" Nieto (born November 2, 1976) is an American high jumper and actor.

[1][2][3] His personal best jump is 2.34 metres (92 in), achieved at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Nieto attended Eastern Michigan University, Sacramento City College, and Valley High School.

Nieto suffered a serious injury resulting in paralysis while doing a back flip in April 2016.

[5] Nieto played baseball hall of famer Roberto Clemente in a movie named Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories.