Justin Bruening
Biography
Justin Bruening is an American actor who started as a fashion model. Born in St. Helena, Nebraska, and raised in a small town, he moved to San Diego after high school. A talent scout discovered him at a McDonald's in Escondido, and Scott Copeland arranged his first modeling work for Abercrombie & Fitch. Copeland encouraged him to study acting, and he was cast as Jamie Martin on All My Children in 2003, a part that brought him a Soap Opera Digest Award in 2005. He later played Mike Traceur in Knight Rider (2008), had recurring roles on Ringer, Switched at Birth and Grey's Anatomy, and appeared in the limited run of Ravenswood. His film credits include Fat Girls (2006) and Last Vermont Christmas (2018). In 2020 he joined the main cast of Sweet Magnolias.
47years old
Turns 48 on September 24in 346 days
- Born St. Helena
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 16 years2006 to 2022
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A change of course
Sue Nessel, a talent scout for Scott Copeland International, found Justin Bruening at a McDonald's in Escondido, just north of San Diego. Copeland later landed him his first modeling work, for Abercrombie & Fitch.
A role that slipped away
Bruening tried out for JR Chandler on All My Children, but in July 2003 he landed the part of James "Jamie" Martin instead.
A role that slipped away
Bruening was considered for the part of Superman in Superman Returns, but Brandon Routh ended up winning the role instead.
Early training
After his first commercial job, Bruening was encouraged by Copeland to study acting, and Judy Wilson, the casting director for All My Children, noticed him.
First role
Bruening began acting in 2003, when he was cast as Jamie Martin on the daytime drama All My Children. His portrayal of that role earned him a Soap Opera Digest Award in 2005.
Justin Bruening movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Justin Bruening shares two films with Erin Cahill, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Erin Cahill's page
Bruce Davison's page
Val Kilmer's page
Chris Mulkey's page
Michael Gross's page
Bruce Boxleitner's page
Quinn LasherDirector, 1 film, 2018
All films by Quinn Lasher
All films by Steve Shill
Victor MathieuDirector, 1 film, 2017
All films by Victor Mathieu
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.