Justin Chatwin

Justin Chatwin
Born (1982-10-31) October 31, 1982
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Alma mater University of British Columbia
Occupation Actor
Years active 2001–present

Justin Chatwin (born October 31, 1982) is a Canadian actor, known for his roles in War of the Worlds (2005), The Invisible (2007), and Dragonball Evolution (2009).

Chatwin is also known for his work in the Showtime comedy-drama series Shameless. In 2016, he starred in the CBS mystery series American Gothic. He was also the principal guest-star in the 2016 Christmas special of the BBC1 series Doctor Who in "The Return of Doctor Mysterio".

Early life

Chatwin was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, to Suzanne, an artist, and Brian Chatwin, an engineer.[1] He was raised Catholic alongside his two sisters, Brianna and Claire.[2] In 2001, he made the first step for breaking into the movie business, as he was dared by a friend to go on an audition for a TV show in Canada, ultimately being called back and hired.[3] After that, he began to study commerce at the University of British Columbia and took acting lessons in his spare time. He moved to Los Angeles in 2005 and lived for a time with actor Noel Fisher.[4]

Career

Chatwin made his film debut in the musical comedy Josie and the Pussycats. After that, he had guest appearances in television series such as Smallville, Just Cause, Glory Days, and Mysterious Ways. He had supporting roles in the films Taking Lives and Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2. Chatwin gained recognition in 2004 for his role as Tyler McKay in the miniseries Traffic. Chatwin next portrayed Tom Cruise's son in the blockbuster War of the Worlds, directed by Steven Spielberg.[5] Also in 2005, he appeared in the independent black comedy The Chumscrubber, alongside Jamie Bell and Carrie-Anne Moss. In the same year, he played the son of Kevin Nealon's character in the Showtime comedy series Weeds, appearing only in the pilot episode and the series finale. In 2006, he made a guest appearance in the ABC drama series Lost, and starred in the play Dark Matters in New York.[6]

In 2007, he starred in The Invisible, a remake of the Swedish film Den Osynlige, which marked his first lead role.[7] The following year, he played a supporting role in Middle of Nowhere, a coming-of-age drama directed by John Stockwell, also starring Anton Yelchin and Susan Sarandon.[8] In 2009, Chatwin portrayed Goku in Dragonball Evolution, a big screen adaptation based on the Japanese Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama.[9] He then returned to Canada to shoot Funkytown, alongside Patrick Huard and Paul Doucet.[10]

Later in 2009, he was cast as Jimmy Lishman in the Showtime series Shameless, opposite William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum.[11] Chatwin was a series regular for three seasons. He also appeared in the fifth season as a special guest star in the 6th and 7th episodes.[12] In 2011, Chatwin starred in the short film Brink, written and directed Shawn Christensen.[13] He also made a guest appearance in the third season of The Listener opposite Craig Olejnik.[14]

Chatwin subsequently appeared in the sci-fi musical Bang Bang Baby (2014),[15] and the romantic comedy No Stranger Than Love (2015), with Alison Brie and Colin Hanks.[16] The following year, he starred in the thriller Urge, alongside Pierce Brosnan and Ashley Greene,[17] the film adaptation of Nancy Pickard's novel The Scent of Rain and Lightning,[18] the comedy Unleashed,[19] and the romantic drama One Night.[20] In 2016 he returned to television with a leading role in CBS mystery drama series American Gothic, starring alongside Megan Ketch, Antony Starr and Virginia Madsen.[21] One year prior, he had a recurring role in the third season of Orphan Black, opposite Tatiana Maslany and Kristian Bruun.[22] He also starred in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who in 2016 Christmas special "The Return of Doctor Mysterio".[23] In 2017, he had a cameo role in the action-comedy CHiPs.

In 2018, Chatwin will star in Crackle’s latest original movie In the Cloud alongside Gabriel Byrne,[24] the action-thriller The Assassin's Code with Peter Stormare,[25] as well in the coming-of-age drama Summer Night, directed by Joseph Cross in his directorial debut.[26] He is also attached to star in the upcoming In the Lost Lands, a fantasy-adventure film based on three short stories by A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin.[27]

Personal life

Chatwin resides in Venice, California.

Having a passion for extreme sports, he used to practice snowboarding back in the day when he lived in Canada.[28] He is a traveller, motorcycle enthusiast and film photography lover.[29] He is also one of the Canadian ambassadors for Operation Smile.[30]

From 2005 to 2009, Chatwin was in a relationship with actress Molly Sims.[31] He also dated Addison Timlin.[32]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2001Josie and the PussycatsTeenage Fan
2004Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2Zack
2004Taking LivesMatt Soulsby
2005War of the WorldsRobbie Ferrier
2005The ChumscrubberBilly Peck
2007The InvisibleNick Powell
2008Middle of NowhereBen Pretzler
2009Dragonball EvolutionSon Goku
2011BrinkJeremyShort film
2011FunkytownSanto 'Tino' DeiFiori
2014Bang Bang BabyBobby Shore
2015The CycleRobbieShort film
2015No Stranger Than LoveRydell Whyte
2016Poor BoyJackie Clean
2016UrgeJason Brettner
2016UnleashedDiego / Ajax
2016One NightDrew
2017CHiPsRaymond Reed Kurtz Jr.
2017The Scent of Rain and LightningHugh Jay Linder
2017We Don't Belong HereTomas
2018In the CloudHalid 'Hale' Begovic
2018The Assassin's CodeDetective Michael Connelly
2018Summer NightAndyPost-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001Christy, Choices of the HeartJohn Spencer2 episodes
2001SmallvilleJeremy CreekEpisode: "Pilot"
2002Just CauseShaun MartinEpisode: "Code of Silence"
2002Night VisionsPete HartfordEpisode: "The Maze/Harmony"
2002Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionVinny RoseEpisode: "The Devil's Autograph"
2002Glory DaysBarry BowersEpisode: "Grim Ferrytale"
2002Mysterious WaysJ.T StanislawEpisode: "Doctor in the House"
2003The Incredible Mrs. RitchieLawrenceTV film
2003TakenClauson2 episodes
2004TrafficTyler McKay3 episodes
2005, 2012WeedsJosh Wilson3 episodes
2006LostEddie ColburnEpisode: "Further Instructions"
2015BreedCooper WellsTV Pilot
2011–2015ShamelessJimmy Lishman /
Steve Wilton		40 episodes
2013The ListenerRudy BestEpisode: "Blast from the Past"
2015Orphan BlackJason Kellerman4 episodes
2016American GothicCameron Hawthorne13 episodes
2016Doctor WhoGrant GordonEpisode: "The Return of Doctor Mysterio"
2017The Doomsday ProjectChris WyattTV Pilot
2019Another LifeErik Wallace10 episodes

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Dark Matters[33] Jeremy Cleary Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
2007 The Mistakes Madeline Made[34] Wilson Triptych Theatre

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2015 Canadian Screen Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Bang Bang Baby Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Justin Chatwin Biography (1982–)". Film Reference. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  2. ↑ Kramer, Peter (July 5, 2005). "Chatwin looks to Cruise's style". USA Today. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Justin Chatwin: Rising Star". Wild About Movies.com. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Noel Fisher On Battle: Los Angeles and Going Vampire for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn". Movieline.com. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Justin Chatwin takes coveted role in Spielberg's War of the Worlds remake". MovieWeb. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Dark Matters". CurtainUp.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Justin Chatwin Is Invisible". Empire. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Yelchin, Chatwin sign up for 'Nowhere'". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Chatwin and Marsters join 'Dragonball Z'". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ "B.C.'s Justin Chatwin takes himself to Funkytown". Straight.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Emmy Rossum to star in Showtime pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  12. ↑ "'Shameless': Emmy Rossum Teases Justin Chatwin's Return & New Love Interest". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Brink". Tribeca Film. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  14. ↑ "'The Listener' Season 4: Mind Games And Familiar Faces". HuffPost. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Jane Levy, Justin Chatwin, Peter Stormare to Star in 'Bang Bang Baby' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Alison Brie, Justin Chatwin, Colin Hanks In 'No Stranger Than Love' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  17. ↑ "'Shameless' Actor Justin Chatwin Joins 'Urge' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Logan Miller, Mark Webber, Justin Chatwin Join 'The Scent of Rain and Lightning'". TheWrap. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Kate Micucci, Steve Howey, Justin Chatwin Join Indie 'Unleashed' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  20. ↑ "AFM: Anna Camp-Justin Chatwin Romance '1 Night' Sells to Level 33 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Justin Chatwin & Megan Ketch To Star In CBS Summer Series 'American Gothic'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  22. ↑ "'Orphan Black' Adds 'Shameless' Alum Justin Chatwin, James Frain For Season 3". Variety.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  23. ↑ "'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Sneak Peek Reveals First Look At Justin Chatwin's New Hero". IndieWire. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Gabriel Byrne, Justin Chatwin Star in Crackle's VR-Themed Movie 'In the Cloud'". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  25. ↑ "'Shameless,' 'Fargo' Actors to Star in Indie 'Legacy' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  26. ↑ "Joseph Cross Teams With James Ponsoldt on Directorial Debut 'Summer Night' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  27. ↑ "Milla Jovovich in Final Talks to Star in George R.R. Martin's 'In the Lost Lands'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Dragonball Evolution : Justin Chatwin Interview". Cinema.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  29. ↑ "Bio". The Adventures of Charlie Crowe.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  30. ↑ "Molly Sims, Justin Chatwin, and Benj Gershman join Operation Smile as 25th Anniversary Smile Ambassadors". Findit.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  31. ↑ "Justin Chatwin Birthday, Age, Family & Biography". CelebrityBorn.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  32. ↑ "The Cycle". GarrettLeight.com. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Full Cast Set for Aguirre-Sacasa's Dark Matters at Rattlestick". Playbill.com. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  34. ↑ "Review: 'The Mistakes Madeline Made'". DailyCamera.com. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
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