Justin Kelly (actor)
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Justin Kelly | |
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| Born | March 7, 1992 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Kathryn Fantaske (m. 2021) |
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Justin Kelly (born March 7, 1992) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Noah Jackson on the Family channel original series The Latest Buzz and as Jake Martin in Degrassi.[2][3] Since 2019, Kelly has played the role of Jesse Mills on Hudson & Rex.
Career[edit]
In 2014, Kelly appeared in David Cronenberg's Maps to the Stars.[4] He appeared as Wes in Open Heart, Robin in Wynnona Earp, Chuck in Between[citation needed] .
In 2019, Kelly began appearing on the Canadian hit series Hudson & Rex as Jesse Mills, an IT specialist for the St. John's Police Department. Kelly has played Jesse for four seasons as of Spring 2022. Of his feelings about playing Jesse, Kelly said, "I get to really play with these quirks and explore the nerdy comedic side of him, because he’s the youngest one on the team. He’s the millennial. He makes the jokes that the older folks don’t quite understand. That’s something that I just always latched onto and always really enjoyed."[5] After a successful season 4 and season 5, the show was renewed for season 6 in April 2023.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Justin Kelly has been engaged to Kathryn Fantaske since December 2018.[7] They got married in December 2021.[8] He attended Earl Haig Secondary School.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | The Subterfuge Suite | Jack | Short film |
| 2014 | Maps to the Stars | Rhett | [9] |
| Big Muddy | Andy Barlow | ||
| Ahead | Colin | Short film | |
| Lost After Dark | Sean | ||
| 2016 | Lost & Found | Andy Walton | |
| 2018 | The Last Man | Johnny | |
| 2019 | Run This Town | Neil |
Television[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010 | The Latest Buzz | Noah Jackson | Main (Seasons 1–3) |
| 2008 | For The Love Of Grace | Teenage Boy | Television film |
| 2010 | The Jensen Project | Brody Thompson | Television film |
| 2011 | Change of Plans | Noah Roorda | Television film |
| 2011–2013 | Degrassi | Jake Martin | Main (Seasons 11–12) |
| 2012 | Warehouse 13 | Brady Miller | Episode: "There's Always a Downside" |
| 2013 | Lost Girl | Nelson | Episode: "Delinquents" |
| Saving Hope | Riley Stiles | Episode: "Vamonos" | |
| 2015 | Pirate's Passage | Carl/Lookout (voice) | Television film |
| Open Heart | Wesley "Wes" Silver | Main (season 1)[10] | |
| 2015–2016 | Between | Chuck Lott Jr. | Main (Seasons 1–2) |
| 2016 | The Night Before Halloween | Adam | Television film |
| 2017 | Sea Change | Bobby | Television film |
| Fugazi | Charlie Byron | Television film | |
| Bad Date Chronicles | Conner | Television film | |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Foster Hewitt | Episode: "Radio Daze" |
| Private Eyes | Dylan Mallone | Episode: "Brew the Right Thing" | |
| Wynonna Earp | Robin | Recurring (season 3); 6 episodes | |
| 2019–present | Hudson & Rex | Jesse Mills | Main role |
Filmmaking credits[edit]
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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| 2012 | The Martini Shot | Yes | No | Short film |
| The Subterfuge Suite | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2013 | Hashtag Hypochondriac | Yes | No | |
| Let Me Out | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2014 | Ahead | Yes | No | |
| Doc | Yes | No |
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/justinckelly125/p/CXJXkh7lPRl/ [self-published source]
- ^ Bell Media Site - MuchMusic Archived 2011-05-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ MuchMusic's Degrassi Begins Production on season 11 | Broadcaster - Canada's Communications Magazine[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Margot Robbie to Star Opposite Will Smith in FOCUS; David Cronenberg Casts Emilia McCarthy, Jayne Heitmeyer, and Justin Kelly in MAPS TO THE STARS". Collider. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Hudson & Rex's Justin Kelly: "I get to really play with these quirks" | TV, eh?". www.tv-eh.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Hit Cop Show 'Hudson & Rex' Gets Greenlight for Season 6, Beta Film Adds New Season to MipTV Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Kelly, Justin [@justinckelly125] (December 24, 2018). "I have the best future wife ever... so incredibly lucky I get to spend the rest of my life with you..." – via Instagram.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/justinckelly125/p/CXJXkh7lPRl/ [self-published source]
- ^ Kelly, Justin [@IsJustKelly] (May 28, 2013). "Thrilled to announce to you guys that I'll be shooting David Cronenberg's "Maps To The Stars" this summer! Couldn't be more pumped for this" (Tweet). Retrieved June 6, 2013 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Epitome Pictures Starts Production on Open Heart For YTV in Canada and Teennick in the U.S." Canada Newswire. August 5, 2014. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014.
External links[edit]
- Justin Kelly at IMDb
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