Justin Henry
Justin Henry | |
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Born | Justin Henry May 25, 1971 Rye, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, actor |
Years active | 1978–present |
Known for | Billy Kramer in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) |
Justin Henry (born May 25, 1971) is an American actor and businessman, known for playing Billy Kramer in the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer, a debut role that earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, when he was eight years old. To date, he remains the youngest Oscar nominee in any category. The performance later earned him a spot (No. 80) on VH1's list of 100 Greatest Kid Stars. Most of his film and television credits came as a child or teenager, although he has continued acting as an adult.[1]
Early life and education
Justin Henry was born in
Life and career
Acting career
Henry began his acting career in Kramer vs. Kramer. For his performance in that film, he became the youngest person to ever be nominated for an Oscar or Golden Globe. His next role was in a 1983 episode of the American television series
After graduation, Henry's next widely seen performance was in 1997, as a medical student in a two-episode role during
Business career
Henry co-founded the Slamdunk Film Festival in 1998.[8] He continues to make occasional appearances in film and television.[4]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Kramer vs. Kramer | Billy Kramer | YoungStar Award for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Motion Picture Drama
Nominated— Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated— Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture Nominated— Golden Globe for New Actor of the Year |
1983 | Tiger Town | Alex | |
1984 | Sixteen Candles | Mike Baker | |
1985 | Martin's Day | Martin | |
1985 | Double Negative
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1988 | Sweet Hearts Dance | Kyle Boon | |
1996 | Andersonville | Tyce | |
1997 | ER | Med Student James Sasser | Season 4 Episodes 4 and 5 |
2003 | Finding Home | Prescott | |
2004 | Lost | Chester Gould | |
2007 | The Junior Defenders | Jimmy Fletcher | |
2008 | My Own Worst Enemy | Dr. Rafe Castle | Season 1 Episode 2 |
2010 | Brothers & Sisters | Dr. Lewis | Season 4 Episode 21 |
2014 | Reaper | Caine | |
2019 | On Cinema | Himself | "The New On Cinema Oscar Special" special |
References
- ^ "VH1 Names Gary Coleman the top of the 100 Great Kid TV Stars". Entertainment Magazine. August 6, 2009. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
- ^ "Justin Henry Biography (1971-)". Film Reference.
- All Movie Guide. Archived from the originalon 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
- ^ IMDb
- ^ Justin Henry at AllMovie
- ^ Maslin, Janet (September 23, 1988). "Love and Unhappiness in Sweet Hearts Dance". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ McCarthy, Mike (February 2, 2020). "Interview with Brian O'Halloran". View Askew. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
- ^ "CANNES 2001: Attention-Getting? Slamdunk, Slamdance, Streaking, and a Sandwich Board". IndieWire. May 15, 2001. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
Bibliography
- Holmstrom, John. The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995, Norwich, Michael Russell, 1996, p. 386-387.
External links
- Justin Henry at IMDb