Justin Whalin
Biography
Justin Garrett Whalin is an American actor born on September 6, 1974, in San Francisco, California. He began working as an actor at the age of eleven, appearing in a production of the play The Little Prince at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre. His first television role was on General Hospital after catching the attention of a casting director. Whalin is best known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in the American television series Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Throughout his career, he has accumulated twenty-seven known acting credits. Additional film and television work associated with him includes appearances in General Hospital and other projects.
Career overview
Justin Whalin was born on September 6, 1974 in San Francisco, California. He began acting at the age of eleven, appearing in a stage production of The Little Prince at San Francisco’s Victoria Theatre. His first television role came on the daytime drama General Hospital, after which he continued to secure parts in a variety of series and films.
Whalin is most widely recognized for portraying Jimmy Olsen in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. In addition to that role, his screen work includes appearances in the films Báječná léta and Mladí jezdci, as well as a credit on the series CBS Schoolbreak Special. According to the Movie Database, his acting résumé comprises twenty‑seven credited roles across film and television.
Throughout his career Whalin has worked consistently in both television and cinema, building a portfolio that spans early theater work, daytime soap operas, a high‑profile superhero series, and a range of other productions. His professional activity reflects a steady presence in the industry from his childhood beginnings to his later adult roles.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Super Capers (2009) as Ed Gruberman
- Off the Ledge (2009) as Hopper Jackson
- Dorm Daze 2 (2006) as Foosball
- Beauty and the Beast (2005) as Eric
- Slammed (2004) as Jeff
- Let the Games Begin (2001) as Self
- The Making of "Dungeons and Dragons" (2001) as Self
- Dungeons & Dragons (2000) as Ridley Freeborn
- For the Cause (2000) as Sutherland
- Miracle at Midnight (1998) as Henrik Koster
- Academy Boyz (1997)
- Susie Q (1996) as Zach Sands
- White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild (1995) as Jeff
- Serial Mom (1994) as Scotty
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Jimmy Olsen
- It Had to Be You (1993) as David Quinn
- Other Mothers (1993) as Will Jurgenson
- The Fire Next Time (1993) as Paul Morgan
- Murder of Innocence (1993) as Phil Andrew
- Child's Play 3 (1991) as Andy Barclay
- Perfect Harmony (1991) as Taylor Bradshaw
- Blossom (1990) as William Zimmerman
- Blossom (1990) as Jimmy
- Blossom (1990) as Jordan Taylor
- Denial (1990) as Jason
- One of the Boys (1989) as Nick Lukowski
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mark Kovinksy
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Henchman
- The Dead Pool (1988) as Jason
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Anthony
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Justin Whalin best known for?
Justin Whalin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Please Twins! (2003), Babel II (1973), Nana (1988), Slammed (2004).
When and where was Justin Whalin born?
Justin Whalin was born on September 6, 1974 in San Francisco, California, USA.
How many credits does Justin Whalin have?
Justin Whalin has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2009.
What is Justin Whalin's background in cinema and television?
Justin Garrett Whalin is an American actor born on September 6, 1974, in San Francisco, California. He began working as an actor at the age of eleven, appearing in a production of the play The Little Prince at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre. His first television role was on General Hospital after catching the attenti...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mark Kovinksy — aged about 13
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Henchman — aged about 13
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Jimmy Olsen — aged about 18
- Serial Mom (1994) as Scotty — aged about 19
- The Dead Pool (1988) as Jason — aged about 13
- Blossom (1990) as William Zimmerman — aged about 15
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