Justine Bateman

Justine Bateman
Bateman in 2011
Born Justine Tanya Bateman
(1966-02-19) February 19, 1966
Rye, New York, U.S.
Nationality American
Alma mater UCLA
Occupation Writer, director, producer, actress
Years active 1982–present
Notable credit(s) Mallory Keaton in Family Ties
Spouse(s)
Mark Fluent (m. 2001)
Children 2
Parent(s)

Justine Tanya Bateman (born February 19, 1966) is an American writer, director, producer, and actress. Her acting work includes the 80s hit Family Ties, Satisfaction, Men Behaving Badly, The TV Set, Desperate Housewives, and Californication. Five Minutes, the film short she wrote, directed, and produced, premiered at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival. Justine earned her Computer Science and Digital Media Management degree from UCLA in 2016.

Early life

Bateman was born in Rye, New York, US,[1] to Victoria Elizabeth, a former flight attendant for Pan Am who was originally from the United Kingdom, and Kent Bateman. She is the sister of actor Jason Bateman.[2]

She attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California. However, Bateman could not attend college due to her contractual obligations with Family Ties. Bateman stated that she was informed by the series' line producer Carol Himes, "You’re under contract to Paramount Studios."[3] Bateman instead earned her college degree later, in 2016, from UCLA.

Career

Bateman at the 1987 Primetime Emmy Awards

Acting

Television

Bateman's most prominent acting role began when she was a teenager, playing the role of superficial Mallory Keaton on the television sitcom Family Ties in 1982; she continued the role throughout the show's run which ended in 1989.[4] In 1984, Bateman starred in the episode, "Mookie and Pookie" from the Tales from the Darkside series. She hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live during its 13th season in 1988.[1]

The following year she ceased her Family Ties role, for which she was nominated for two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.[5]

In 1996, she guest starred on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as the character Sarah/Zara in four episodes — two at the end of season 3, and two at the beginning of season 4.[1] In the 1996–97 NBC American version of the British TV comedy Men Behaving Badly,[6] featuring Rob Schneider and Ron Eldard, she starred as Sarah, Eldard's character's girlfriend.[1] Bateman returned to TV with the 2003 Showtime mini-series Out of Order, alongside Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman and Bill Macy.[7]

In the third season Arrested Development episode "Family Ties," which was broadcast in February 2006,[8] her character is initially believed to be Michael Bluth's sister, but she turns out to be a prostitute taken advantage of by his father, and pimped by his brother. Michael Bluth was played by Bateman's brother Jason.[9]

Recurring roles included Men in Trees and Still Standing, and Desperate Housewives.

Feature films

In 1988, Bateman starred in the lead role in the motion picture Satisfaction.[1] The film, about an all-girl musical band, also featured Julia Roberts and Liam Neeson. Bateman starred as the lead vocalist and also performed the vocals on the soundtrack. Other films include The Night We Never Met, with Matthew Broderick, and The TV Set, with David Duchovny and Sigourney Weaver.

Other media

She has acted in several web series. She acted in John August's Remnants, Illeana Douglas’ IKEA-sponsored Easy to Assemble[10][11] (for which in 2010 Bateman was among the winners of the Streamy Award for Best Ensemble Cast and was nominated for a Streamy Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Web-Series),[12] and Anthony Zuiker's digi-novel series Level 26: Dark Prophecy, in which she plays a tarot card reader.[13]

Theater

Bateman's theater experience includes Arthur Miller's The Crucible (Roundabout Theater), David Mamet's Speed the Plow (Williamstown Theater Fest), and Frank Wedekind's Lulu (Berkeley Rep).

Producer

Bateman with Irina Slutsky (left) and Felicia Day at IAWTV meeting during Digital Hollywood 2009.

In the fall of 2007, Bateman helped produce the Speechless campaign in support of the Writers Guild of America strike. In 2004, she also launched FM78.tv, a digital production company[3][14] which became the digital production and consulting company Section 5. Her producing credits include the film shorts Z and Five Minutes,as well as Easy to Assemble, which garnered more than 5.1 million views during its second season.[6]

Bateman also co-produced and co-presented with fashion maven Kelly Cutrone on their internet talk show Wake Up and Get Real (WUAGR).[15] Described as an alternative to the television series The View, WUAGR was last broadcast in June 2011.[16]

Writer

Bateman wrote her directorial debut, Five Minutes. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017 [17]. She made her first script sale to Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place.[18] She also co-wrote the adaptation of Lisi Harrison's teenage book series The Clique for a Warner Bros. internet series.[14] Bateman's first book, FAME, a non-fiction about the life cycle of fame and society’s strong need for it, was scheduled to be published in 2018 by Akashic Books.[19]

Director

Her directorial debut, Five Minutes, was an official selection at various film festivals, including the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.

Other work

During a hiatus from the entertainment business, Bateman established a clothing design company in 2000. She managed it until its closure in 2003. Justine Bateman Designs was known for one-of-a-kind hand knits. It sold to BendelsNY, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Fred Segal.[20]

She served on the National Board of Directors of the Screen Actors Guild[21] until July 2009, when she resigned just before the end of her initial three-year term.[22]

Personal life

Bateman dated Leif Garrett in the late 1980s.[23]

In 2001, Bateman married Mark Fluent, with whom she has two children. Bateman is an outspoken supporter of net neutrality.[24] In 2008, Bateman testified before the United States Senate Commerce Committee in support of net neutrality.[25]

Bateman is a licensed pilot of single-engine planes and a certified scuba diver.[26]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1982–1989Family TiesMallory Keaton176 episodes
Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series
Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1986 and 1987)
Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series
1984It's Your MoveDebbieEpisode: "Pajama Party"
Tales from the DarksideSusan 'Pookie' AndersonEpisode: "Mookie and Pookie"
1985ABC Afterschool SpecialSara WhiteEpisode: "First the Egg"
Right to Kill?Deborah JahnkeTelevision movie
Family Ties VacationMallory KeatonTelevision movie
1986Can You Feel Me Dancing?Karin NicholsTelevision movie
1988SatisfactionJennie Lee
Mickey's 60th BirthdayMallory KeatonTelevision movie
1990The Fatal ImageMegan BrennanTelevision movie
1990The CloserJessica Grant
1992DeadboltMarty HillerTelevision movie
In the Eyes of a StrangerLynn CarlsonTelevision movie
Primary MotiveDarcy Link
How Can I Tell If I'm Really In LoveHerselfEducational classroom video
1993Beware of DogLinda Irving
The Night We Never MetJanet Beehan
1994Terror in the NightRobinTelevision movie
Another WomanLisa TempleTelevision movie
1995A Bucket of BloodCarlaTelevision movie
1996The Acting ThingUnknownShort film
God's Lonely ManMeradith
Kiss & TellMolly McMannis
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSarah/Zara4 episodes
Men Behaving BadlySarah Stretten22 episodes
1997HighballSandy
1999RugratsArt PatronEpisode: "Opposites Attract"/"The Art Museum"
Say You'll Be MineChelsea
2002Ozzy & DrixRotaEpisode: "Gas of Doom"
2003Out of OrderAnnie6 episodes
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
2004Still StandingTerry3 episodes
Humor MePaulaTelevision movie
The Hollywood Mom's MysteryLucy FreersTelevision movie
2005Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's CaligulaAttia, Imperial CourtesanShort film
2006Arrested DevelopmentNellie BluthEpisode: "Family Ties"
The TV SetNatalie Klein
To Have and to HoldMegTV movie
Men in TreesLynn Barstow10 episodes
2007HybridAndreaTelevision movie
2008, 2012Desperate HousewivesEllie Leonard5 episodes
CalifornicationMrs. Patterson2 episodes
Easy to AssembleJustine Bateman12 episodes
2009PsychVictoriaEpisode: "Tuesday the 17th"
Celebrity Ghost StoriesHerselfEpisode: "1.7"
2010Private PracticeSydneyEpisode: "Short Cuts"
2011Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviourMargaretEpisode: "See No Evil"
2013Modern FamilyAngelaEpisode: "The Future Dunphys"
Deep Dark CanyonCheryl Cavanaugh

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Justine Bateman on IMDb
  2. ↑ "Jason Bateman: I'm Not a Great Son". USA Today. May 19, 2008. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  3. 1 2 LaPorte, Nicole (November 5, 2014). "Justine Bateman on Pulling off a Major Midlife Career Pivot". FastCompany.com. Monsueto Ventures. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Family Ties (1982-1989) Episodes". IMDb.com. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Justine Bateman — Awards". IMDb.com. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Hampp, Andrew (11 January 2010). "Web Series Shows a Bit of Quality Can Help Sell 'Crap'". Advertising Age. Crain Communications. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "Out of Order (2003)". IMDb.com. Internet Movie Database. 1990–2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Arrested Development Season 3 Episode 11". TV.com. CBS Interactive Inc. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  9. ↑ Chaney, Jen (22 August 2006). "An Advance Look at 'Arrested'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  10. ↑ "Episode 1: Actor's Anonymous". EasytoAssemble.tv. Easy to Assemble. 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  11. ↑ Furniture Today Staff (October 1, 2008). "Actress Illeana Douglas sets Web TV show at Ikea: 'Easy to Assemble' comedy features 10 episodes". FurnitureToday.com. Los Angeles. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  12. ↑ "2010 Streamy Awards". Streamys.org. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
  13. ↑ Zuiker, Anthony E. (27 September 2010). "'CSI's' Zuiker on 'Dark Prophecy': The Fate of the Digi-Novel". The Wrap. The Wrap News Inc. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  14. 1 2 Graser, Marc (15 June 2010). "WB clicks with 'Clique'". Variety. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  15. ↑ "Wake Up And Get Real". WakeUpAndGetReal.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
  16. ↑ "WAKE UP AND GET REAL: Arnold + Maria". The Huffington Post. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  17. ↑ "Five Minutes". Toronto International Film Festival. 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  18. ↑ Huff, Richard (June 9, 2008). "Justine Bateman experiences career change". Daily News. New York: NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  19. ↑ Deahl, Rachel (25 August 2017). "Book Deals: Week of August 28, 2017".
  20. ↑ Apodaca Jones, Rose (2001-01-02). "A New Yarn for Justine Bateman". WWD.com. Los Angeles. Retrieved 2013-01-26. (Subscription required (help)).
  21. ↑ "Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors". Sag.org. Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
  22. ↑ McNary, Dave (July 3, 2009). "Bateman exits SAG's national board". Variety. Reed Elsevier Inc. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  23. ↑ Toepfer, Susan; Alexander, Michael (May 16, 1988). "Riding Out a Storm of Rumors, Justine and Jason Bateman Battle Their Image as Showbiz Brats". People. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  24. ↑ Bateman, Justine (November 23, 2009). "We Need To Put Our Foot Down On Net Neutrality". Huffington Post. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  25. ↑ Finke, Nikki (April 24, 2008). "Verrone & Bateman Testify In Support Of Net Neutrality At U.S. Senate Hearing". Deadline Hollywood. Media Corporation. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  26. ↑ "Justine Bateman: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 19 February 2012.

Further reading

  • Dye, David. Child and Youth Actors: Filmography of Their Entire Careers, 1914-1985. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 1988, p. 13.
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