Justin Whalin

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(July 16, 2006 — present)
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awards = Daytime Emmy (1994)
for "CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)"

Justin Garrett Whalin (born September 6, 1974) is an award-winning American actor best known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in the American television series "".

Biography

Early life

Whalin, an only child, was born in the Sunset District of San Francisco, California. His mother, Terry Villanueva, is a teacher and school administrator who owns and operates two L.A. area schools: The Learning Castle & La Cañada Preparatory. His father, Craig Whalin, is a real estate appraiser. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/3/Justin-Whalin.html Justin Whalin Biography (1974-) ] ] His parents divorced when he was seven years old, both would remarry. He has a younger half brother, Danny Quiros. Whalin studied acting at the esteemed American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.)in San Francisco, and attended the prestigious Lowell High School. After years of commuting between Los Angeles and San Francisco, he and his mother eventually relocated to L.A. permanently when he was fifteen years old. He completed his high school education through U.C. Berkeley's home schooling program.

Career

Whalin is known for his appearances in such films as John Waters' cult classic "Serial Mom" with Kathleen Turner, "Child's Play 3", The Disney Channel's "Susie Q"(1996)(TV), and as the young Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen in the TV series "" (seasons 2-4).

Whalin has been working as an actor since the age of eleven, when he debuted in the title role of "The Little Prince" (Play) at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre. He starred in the CBS After School Special, titled "Other Mothers" for which he won a Daytime Emmy for his portrayal of a son with lesbian parents in 1993. He went on to star in "Miracle at Midnight" opposite Mia Farrow and Sam Waterston. He was nominated for: NCLR Bravo Awards: 1996 Outstanding Television Series Actor in a Crossover Role.

He auditioned to play Billy Loomis in "Scream" (1996).

Personal life

Whalin married Reina Flynn in July 2006. They currently reside in Los Angeles. He is a Padi certified diver and is a black-belt in Taekwondo. He is very involved in wildlife preservation and big cat rescues.

Whalin is a fan of the Oakland Raiders football team. He has a Himalayan cat, "Joss", and plays the electric guitar.

Awards

* 1994: Emmy Award: Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special for CBS Schoolbreak Special for episode: Other Mothers (1993).

Award nominations

* 1996: NCLR Bravo Award: Outstanding Television Series Actor in a Crossover Role for (1993)
* 1992: Saturn Award: Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Child's Play 3 (1991)
* 1992: Young Artist Award: Best Young Actor Starring in a Cable Special for Perfect Harmony (1991) (TV)
* 1992: Young Artist Award:Best Young Actor Guest Starring or Recurring Role in a TV Series for Blossom (1991)

Filmography

* The Dead Pool (1988) as Jason
* General Hospital (1963) TV Series as Alan 'A. J.' Quartermaine, Jr. #5 (unknown episodes, 1988)
* Charles in Charge (1984) TV Series as Anthony (1988)
* Mr. Belvedere (TV) (1 episode, 1989)
* The Wonder Years as Henchman (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
* Perfect Harmony (1991) (TV) as Taylor Bradshaw
* Child's Play 3 (1991) as Andy Barclay
* Blossom as Jimmy (3 episodes, 1990-1991)
* The Young Riders as Adrian Dawkins (1 episode, 1992)
* The Fire Next Time (1993) (TV) as Paul Morgan
* It Had to Be You (1993) TV Series as David Quinn (unknown episodes)
* - Crosses on the Lawn (1993) TV Episode .... Chaz Havelik
* - Other Mothers (1993) TV Episode .... Will Jurgenson
* CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV)(2 episodes, 1993)
* Murder of Innocence (1993) (TV) as Phil Andrew
* Serial Mom (1994) as Scotty Barnhill
* Jimmy Zip (1996) as Billy
* Susie Q (1996) (TV) as Zach Sands
* (TV) as Jimmy Olsen (65 episodes, 1994-1997)
* Miracle at Midnight (1998) (TV) as Henrik Koster
* Dungeons & Dragons (film) (2000) as Ridley Freeborn
* Off the Ledge (2008) as Hopper Jackson
* - Super Capers (2008) as Ed Gruberman

References

External links

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* [http://www.mjsimpson.co.uk/interviews/justinwhalin.html "MJSimpson.com.uk" interview] (February 1996)
* [http://www.film-reviews.net/justinwhalin/4524163351 "Film-Reviews.net" interview] (25th July 2007)
* [http://www.abenteuermedien.de/nautilus/naut_artikel/n12_dnd_interview2.html "Nautilus" interview] (German) (4th April 2001)