Justin Henry
Encyclopedia
Justin Henry is a former child actor
, who since 2000 has been a new media
business professional. He appeared in the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer
, his first role, in a performance that earned him a nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
, the youngest actor to ever be nominated in any category. The performance later earned him a spot (#80) on VH1
's 100 Greatest Kid Stars
.
.
On the big screen, Henry appeared in the 1984 Brat Pack film Sixteen Candles
, playing younger brother to the protagonist
played by Molly Ringwald
. He played the son of a married couple played by Don Johnson
and Susan Sarandon
in the 1988 film Sweet Hearts Dance
; Janet Maslin
called him a "large and amusingly sullen teen-ager" in the role.
Henry then attended Skidmore College
, earning a B.A. in psychology in 1993.
After graduation, his next widely-seen performance was in 1997, as a medical student in a two-episode role during the fourth season
of ER
. He also starred opposite Ally Sheedy
and Brian O'Halloran
in the mockumentary
The Junior Defenders
, which was filmed that same year but released direct-to-video
in 2007.
. Although he continues to make occasional appearances in film and television, since 2000 he has identified himself as a digital media
business professional and as of 2009, he is a Regional Director of Sales at Veoh
.
Child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
, who since 2000 has been a new media
New media
New media is a broad term in media studies that emerged in the latter part of the 20th century. For example, new media holds out a possibility of on-demand access to content any time, anywhere, on any digital device, as well as interactive user feedback, creative participation and community...
business professional. He appeared in the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American drama film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton. The film tells the story of a married couple's divorce and its impact on everyone involved, including the couple's young son...
, his first role, in a performance that earned him a nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the film industry. Since its inception, however, the...
, the youngest actor to ever be nominated in any category. The performance later earned him a spot (#80) on VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's 100 Greatest Kid Stars
The Greatest (TV series)
The Greatest is a VH1 series. Each episode counts down either songs, albums, music videos, moments, musicians, or celebrities of a particular category.-Episodes:-References:...
.
Acting career
After his acting debut Kramer vs. Kramer, Henry's next role was in a 1983 episode of Fantasy IslandFantasy Island
Fantasy Island is the title of two separate but related American fantasy television series, both originally airing on the ABC television network.-Original series:...
.
On the big screen, Henry appeared in the 1984 Brat Pack film Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling and Anthony Michael Hall. It was written and directed by John Hughes.- Plot :...
, playing younger brother to the protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
played by Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald
Molly Kathleen Ringwald is an American actress, singer and dancer. Having appeared in the John Hughes movies Sixteen Candles , The Breakfast Club , and Pretty in Pink , Ringwald has been frequently named the greatest teen star of all time...
. He played the son of a married couple played by Don Johnson
Don Johnson
Donnie Wayne "Don" Johnson is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He played the lead role of James "Sonny" Crockett in the 1980s TV cop series, Miami Vice, which led him to huge success. He also played the lead role in the 1990s cop series, Nash Bridges...
and Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon is an American actress. She has worked in films and television since 1969, and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking. She had also been nominated for the award for four films before that and has received other recognition for her...
in the 1988 film Sweet Hearts Dance
Sweet Hearts Dance
Sweet Hearts Dance is a 1988 American comedy drama film directed by Robert Greenwald. The screenplay by Ernest Thompson centers on two small town couples, one married for several years and the other at the beginning of their relationship....
; Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin is an American journalist, best known as a film and literary critic for The New York Times. She served as the Times film critic from 1977–1999.- Biography :...
called him a "large and amusingly sullen teen-ager" in the role.
Henry then attended Skidmore College
Skidmore College
Skidmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. The college is located in the town of Saratoga Springs, New York State....
, earning a B.A. in psychology in 1993.
After graduation, his next widely-seen performance was in 1997, as a medical student in a two-episode role during the fourth season
ER (season 4)
The fourth season of the American fictional drama television series ER first aired on September 25, 1997 and concluded on May 14, 1998. The fourth season consists of 22 episodes.- Plot :...
of ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
. He also starred opposite Ally Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Alexandra Elizabeth "Ally" Sheedy is an American film and stage actress, as well as the author of two books. She is best known for her roles in the Brat Pack films The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire.-Early life:...
and Brian O'Halloran
Brian O'Halloran
Brian Christopher O'Halloran is an American actor best known for his roles in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse films, notably as Dante Hicks in Smith's debut film Clerks and its 2006 sequel, Clerks II...
in the mockumentary
Mockumentary
A mockumentary , is a type of film or television show in which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictitious setting, or to parody the documentary form itself...
The Junior Defenders
The Junior Defenders
The Junior Defenders is a 2007 direct-to-video comedy-fantasy film from Warner Bros. starring Ally Sheedy, Brian O'Halloran, Justin Henry and Jason David Frank.-Plot:In the 1970s, a TV show called The Junior Defenders had a big following...
, which was filmed that same year but released direct-to-video
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
in 2007.
Business career
In 1998, Henry cofounded the Slamdunk Film FestivalSlamdunk Film Festival
The Slamdunk Film Festival was a "counter-festival" in Park City, Utah, held during the Sundance Film Festival from 1998 to 2003. Prior to this it had hosted screenings at Cannes and Toronto during the film festivals there.-External links:...
. Although he continues to make occasional appearances in film and television, since 2000 he has identified himself as a digital media
Digital media
Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital form. It can refer to the technical aspect of storage and transmission Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital (as opposed to analog) form. It can refer to the technical aspect of...
business professional and as of 2009, he is a Regional Director of Sales at Veoh
Veoh
Veoh is an Internet television company based in San Diego, California. It allows users to find and watch major studio content, independent productions and user-generated material. The company is a subsidiary of Israeli start-up Qlipso....
.
Partial filmography
- Kramer vs. KramerKramer vs. KramerKramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American drama film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton. The film tells the story of a married couple's divorce and its impact on everyone involved, including the couple's young son...
(1979) as Billy Kramer - Tiger TownTiger TownTiger Town is the first made-for-TV movie produced for the Disney Channel, produced in 1983. It was awarded a CableACE Award in 1984 for Best Dramatic Film. The film stars Roy Scheider as Billy Young, an aging baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, and Justin Henry as Alex, a young fan who...
(1983) as Alex - Sixteen CandlesSixteen CandlesSixteen Candles is a 1984 American film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling and Anthony Michael Hall. It was written and directed by John Hughes.- Plot :...
(1984) as Mike Baker - Martin's Day (1985) as Martin
- Double Negative (1985)
- AndersonvilleAndersonville (film)Andersonville is a film directed by John Frankenheimer about a group of Union soldiers during the American Civil War who are captured by the Confederates and sent to an infamous Confederate prison camp....
(1996) as Tyce - LostLost (2004 film)Lost is a 2004 American thriller film starring Dean Cain. It was written and directed by first time filmmaker, Darren Lemke.-Plot:After orchestrating a robbery, bank Vice President Jeremy Stanton gets lost driving in the desert, en route to meeting his family with a deadline of eight hours...
(2004) as Chester Gould - The Junior DefendersThe Junior DefendersThe Junior Defenders is a 2007 direct-to-video comedy-fantasy film from Warner Bros. starring Ally Sheedy, Brian O'Halloran, Justin Henry and Jason David Frank.-Plot:In the 1970s, a TV show called The Junior Defenders had a big following...
(2007) as Jimmy Fletcher