Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni

Baldoni at the 2015 PaleyFest presentation for the Jane the Virgin
Born Justin Louis Baldoni
(1984-01-24) January 24, 1984
Los Angeles, California, USA
Alma mater California State University, Long Beach
Occupation Actor, Director
Years active 2004–present
Home town Medford, Oregon, USA
Spouse(s) Emily Baldoni (m. 2013)
Children 1

Justin Louis Baldoni (born January 24, 1984) is an American actor, director and filmmaker.

Background

Baldoni was born in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Medford, Oregon, the son of Sharon and Sam Baldoni.[1] His mother is from a Jewish family and his father is of Italian ancestry. Baldoni's parents joined the Bahá'í Faith, which Baldoni practices devoutly. [2][3] Baldoni played soccer and ran track in high school, and was a radio disc jockey at a local top 40 radio station. Unfortunately, his hopes of playing professional sports were foiled when he tore his hamstring during his senior year. Even with his injury, Baldoni was offered a place on the Long Beach State track team his freshman year at California State University.[4] However, he was not able to fully rehabilitate his hamstring in time, and Baldoni left Long Beach for Los Angeles. While moving into a new apartment building, Baldoni met a manager who advised him to pursue a career in acting.[5]

In 2008, Baldoni wrote, produced, and directed his first music video that was selected and showcased at the Dawn Breakers International Film Festival.[6]

Personal life

After over a year of dating, Baldoni married Swedish actress Emily Baldoni (née Foxler) in July 2013 in Corona, California.[7] The Baldonis have one daughter, Maiya Grace, born in June 2015.[8]

Filmography

Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Yesterday's Dreams Pat
2005 Helix... Loaded, TheThe Helix... Loaded Jason
2008 House Bunny, TheThe House Bunny Waiter (uncredited)
2009 Forgotten Ones, TheThe Forgotten Ones Peter Video
2009 Knuckle Draggers Gavin
2010 Unrequited Todd Brown
2011 Minkow Young Barry
2011 Royal Reunion Nicky Short film
2011 Intervention: Cinderella Aladdin Short film
2013 Not Today Eli Hill
2014 Fine Step, AA Fine Step Marzo Bolivar
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Young and the Restless, TheThe Young and the Restless Ben 3 episodes
2004 Wedding Daze Guillermo Valerio TV movie
2005 JAG Azzam Episode: "Bridging the Gulf"
2005 Spring Break Shark Attack J.T. TV movie
2005 Charmed Salko Episode: "Something Wicca This Way Goes"
2005–06 Everwood Reid Bardem Recurring role, 15 episodes
2007 CSI: Miami Damon Argento Episode: "Cyber-Levity"
2008 Suite Life of Zack & Cody, TheThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody Diego Episode: "Foiled Again"
2009 Heroes Alex Woolsey Episodes: "Building 26", "Exposed"
2010 Bold and the Beautiful, TheThe Bold and the Beautiful Graham Darros TV series
2010 CSI: NY Heath Kirkfield Episode: "Out of the Sky"
2011–12 Single Ladies Derek 4 episodes
2012 Shadow of Fear Bobby TV movie
2012 Undercover Bridesmaid Jake TV movie
2012 Blackout Josh Martin 3 episodes
2013 Happy Endings Marcus Episode: "Fowl Play/Date"; as Justin Louis Baldoni
2014–present Jane the Virgin Rafael Solano Main role
Music video roles
Year Song Artist Notes
2015 "Honey I'm Good" Andy Grammer Cameo

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ Boursaw, Jane Louise. "Fall TV". Northern Express. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ Varble, Bill (September 5, 2004). "Mail Tribune The ‘Daze’ of his life". Mail Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Justin Baldoni as Reid Bardem". FanBolt Entertainment. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ Leon, Anya (February 12, 2015). "Baby on the Way for Justin Baldoni". celebritybabies.people.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  8. ↑ Leon, Anya (June 30, 2015). "Justin Baldoni Welcomes Daughter Maiya Grace". celebritybabies.people.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.

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