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David Henrie
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Henrie in 2023
Born
David Clayton Henrie

(1989-07-11) July 11, 1989 (age 35)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • director
  • screenwriter
Years active 2002–present
Known for
Spouse(s)
Maria Cahill
(m. 2017)
Children 3
Relatives Lorenzo James Henrie (brother)

David Clayton Henrie (born July 11, 1989) is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for playing Justin Russo in the popular Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place. He also played Ted Mosby's future son, Luke, on the TV series How I Met Your Mother. David has also starred in movies like Little Boy and Walt Before Mickey.

Early life and Family

David Henrie was born in Mission Viejo, California. His mother, Linda, was a talent manager, and his father, James, was a producer. David has a younger brother named Lorenzo James Henrie, who is also an actor. His family has Italian roots. David was raised in the Christian faith and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.

Acting Career Highlights

David started acting at a young age. When he was 13, he got a regular role on the TV show The Pitts. He then starred in a Hallmark movie called Monster Makers. David also appeared in many other TV shows. These include Providence, Without a Trace, NCIS, and House.

Before Wizards of Waverly Place, David had a repeating role on That's So Raven. He played Cory's friend, Larry. He also had a repeating role on How I Met Your Mother. In that show, he played the future son of the main character, Ted.

Wizards of Waverly Place

When David was 18, he got the role of Justin Russo in the Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place. The show first aired on October 12, 2007. He played Justin Vincenzo Pepé Russo throughout the entire series. David also starred in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie with the show's cast. He even helped write two episodes of the series: "Alex's Logo" and "Meet the Werewolves".

Other Roles and Directing

David also appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie Dadnapped. He was a guest star as himself in two episodes of the show Jonas. In 2012, he voiced the character of Shawn in the movie The Secret World of Arrietty.

In 2013, David was in the movie Grown Ups 2. He played a college student. He also starred in 1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story in 2014. This movie was based on the true story of a basketball player who had a stroke.

David has also worked as a director. He directed two short films called Boo! and Catch. In 2018, he directed his first full-length movie, This Is the Year. He also starred in and helped write this film. His Wizards of Waverly Place co-star, Selena Gomez, was an executive producer for the movie. In 2023, David played Ted in the series Underdeveloped. He is also set to return as Justin Russo in the new series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place in 2024.

Personal Life

In October 2016, David Henrie got engaged to Maria Cahill, who was a former Miss Delaware. They got married on April 21, 2017. They have three children together: two girls and one boy. David is a practicing Catholic and appears on a Catholic meditation app called Hallow.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Monster Makers Danny Burke
2004 Hollywood Mom's Mystery Oliver Palumbo
Arizona Summer Bad
2012 The Secret World of Arrietty Shawn Voice role; U.S. English dub
2013 Grown Ups 2 Frat Boy Zac
2014 1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story Cory Weissman
2015 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Lane
Little Boy London Busbee
Walt Before Mickey Rudy Ising
2016 Cardboard Boxer Clean Cut Man
Warrior Road Tom
2020 This Is the Year Sebastian Also writer and director
2023 Max & Me D.J. (voice)
2024 Reagan President Ronald Reagan Shared role with Dennis Quaid
2025 Goldbeak Goldbeak Voice role; U.S. English dub; Direct-to-video film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Providence Mark Triedman Episode: "Gotcha"
Without a Trace Gabe Freedman Episode: "Birthday Boy"
2003 Pitts, TheThe Pitts Petey Pitt Main role
Mullets, TheThe Mullets N/A Episode: "Grudge Match"
Judging Amy Jeremy 1 episode
2004 The D.A. Alex Henry Episode: "The People vs. Patricia Henry"
Method & Red Skyler Blaford Recurring role
Jack and Bobby Sniffly Episode: "The Kindness of Strangers"
NCIS Willy Shields Episode: "Terminal Leave"
2004–2007 That's So Raven Larry Recurring role; 12 episodes
2005 House M.D. Tommy Episode: "Cursed"
2005–2014 How I Met Your Mother Luke Mosby Recurring role (stock footage used since season 2); 65 episodes
2006 Cold Case Dale Wilson (1975) Episode: "Fireflies"
2007–2012 Wizards of Waverly Place Justin Russo Main role; 106 episodes
2008 Studio DC: Almost Live Himself Episode: "The Second Show"
Disney Channel Games Himself Cyclone's Team Captain; Green Team
2009 Suite Life on Deck, TheThe Suite Life on Deck Justin Russo Episode: "Double Crossed"
Disney Channel's 3-Minute Game Show Himself Episodes: "The Cheetah Girls: One World", "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie"
Dadnapped Wheeze Television film
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Justin Russo Television film
2010 Jonas Himself Episodes: "Boat Trip", "On the Radio"
Easy to Assemble Ethan Episode: "Flying Solo"
2011 Disney's Friends for Change Games Himself Green Team
2013 Arrested Development Himself/David Henrie Episode: "It Gets Better"
2014 Mind Games Elliot Episode: "Embodied Cognition"
2021 A Tale Dark & Grimm Handsome Young Man Episodes: "Chapter the Fourth: The Monster Within", "Chapter the Fifth: A Smile As Red As Blood"
2023 Underdeveloped Ted Tubi Original Series
2024 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Justin Russo Main role; also executive producer

Director

Year Title Notes
2014 Catch Short film; also writer and producer
2020 This Is the Year Debut feature film
2024 Monster Summer Also executive producer

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2003 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Guest Starring Young Actor Without a Trace Nominated
2004 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Arizona Summer Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor The Pitts Nominated
2008 Young Artist Awards Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series Wizards of Waverly Place Nominated
2011 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Sidekick Wizards of Waverly Place Nominated
2013 Behind the Voice Actors Awards Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special The Secret World of Arrietty Nominated
2014 Cleveland International Film Festival Best Live Action Short Film Catch Nominated

See also

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