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David Henrie
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Born |
David Clayton Henrie
July 11, 1989 |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2002–present |
Known for |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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2002 | Providence | Mark Triedman | Episode: "Gotcha" |
Without a Trace | Gabe Freedman | Episode: "Birthday Boy" | |
2003 | The Pitts | Petey Pitt | Main role |
The 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 | The 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 |
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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 |
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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
In Spanish: David Henrie para niños