Justin Whalin

Biography

A native of San Francisco, Justin first became interested in acting when he signed up for an acting class with a girl whom he had a crush on. The crush did not turn into love, yet Justin's acting career commenced with the lead role in "The Little Prince" at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre. Justin continued his studies at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.

At 13, Justin's first television role was portraying the spoiled, bratty Alan Quatermaine Jr. on daytime's "General Hospital." He went on to star in the sitcom "Charles in Charge," The Disney Channel's "Perfect Harmony," the sitcom "It Had to be You" opposite Faye Dunaway, The ABC Afterschool Special "Other Mothers," the John Waters film "Serial Mom" with Kathleen Turner, and "Miracle at Midnight" opposite Mia Farrow and Sam Waterston. "Other Mothers" was nominated for seven Daytime Emmys with Justin's portrayal of a son with lesbian parents awarding him an Emmy.

Continuing his success in television, Justin captured the role of the young journalist Jimmy Olsen in the tong-running series "Lois and Clark - The Adventures of Superman" starring Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher. Justin updated the quirky Jimmy character with a certain hip edge that only he could bring to the role.

Acting is not Justin's only joy. He loves to play blues guitar, instruct Tae Kwon Doe, play golf and will take on the role of pool shark any time. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Reina.