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Actor | Writer | Producer

Since his first professional hire in 2016 on Noah Baumbach’s The Meyerowitz Stories, Justin has racked up an impressive performance catalogue with a talented group of collaborators. His most recent film work includes Palm Sunday: a historical drama set in Raleigh, North Carolina that was awarded “Best Overall Short” at Calgary International Film Festival in 2023, qualifying it for the Oscars; and Speak Up Brotha!, a modern-day romcom set in a 90s-kinda world, which made its world premiere at Cleveland International Film Festival—both directed by Wes Andre Goodrich.

He was also an original cast member of Harlem and Moscow: a new work in progress by playwright Alle Mims debuted at Columbia’s New Play Festival based on Langston Hughes’ journey to Soviet Russia in the 1940s; and a revival cast member of Austin: a southern gothic family drama written and directed by Clovis Kabongo of Black Petal Theatre. Justin has been fortunate to work in front of and behind the scenes, even serving as an assistant director on small-scale film shoots to boost his technical knowledge. Whether he’s striding the boards or standing on set, his experiences have taught him how to be completely comfortable with both. He is honored to be of service to rich and unique stories.

A lifelong resident of Harlem’s Hamilton Heights. LaGuardia Drama Class of ‘16, Dyson College of the Arts at Pace University Class of ‘21. Likes dogs, would love a cat.

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