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Quick facts for kids Grant Gustin
Gustin at MegaCon Orlando in 2025
Born	Thomas Grant Gustin (1990-01-14) January 14, 1990 (age 35) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Andrea "LA" Thoma ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	2

Thomas Grant Gustin (born January 14, 1990) is an American actor. He is famous for playing Barry Allen / The Flash in the popular TV series The Flash. He was also known for his role as Sebastian Smythe in the musical TV show Glee.

Grant trained in musical theater and started his career on stage. He was part of a national tour of the musical West Side Story. He later starred in the Broadway show Water for Elephants as the main character, Jacob Jankowski.

Early Life and Education

Thomas Grant Gustin was born in Norfolk, Virginia. His mother, Tina Haney, was a pediatric nurse, and his father, Thomas Gustin, was a college professor.

When he was in high school, Grant attended a special program for musical theater at the Governor's School for the Arts. He also joined a local theater group called Hurrah Players Incorporated. In 2008, he graduated from Granby High School. After high school, he studied musical theater at Elon University in North Carolina for two years.

Acting Career

Grant's first role was in a student film called Rain (2004) while he was still in high school. He played a young boy who could not speak. The director of the film saw his talent and believed he would become a successful actor.

In 2010, Grant left college to join the Broadway tour of West Side Story. He played the character Baby John and traveled across the country with the show for a year.

Gustin in 2014

Glee

On November 8, 2011, Grant first appeared on the TV show Glee. He played Sebastian Smythe, a member of a rival singing group called the Dalton Academy Warblers. His character was a clever and mischievous student.

Grant originally tried out for a smaller part as a tap dancer but didn't get it. However, the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, remembered him and later offered him the role of Sebastian. One of his most famous moments on the show was a duet of the song "Smooth Criminal" with actress Naya Rivera.

The Flash

In 2013, Grant was cast as Barry Allen in the second season of the TV series Arrow. The plan was for him to appear in a few episodes, which would lead to his own spin-off show.

Instead, a full pilot episode was made for The Flash. The show started on October 7, 2014, and was a huge hit for The CW network. The Flash ran for nine seasons and ended on May 24, 2023.

Grant also played The Flash in other shows that were part of the same universe, known as the Arrowverse. These shows included Arrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman.

Other Roles

Besides his TV work, Grant has also acted in movies. In 2017, he appeared in the film Krystal. In 2022, he starred in the Netflix movie Rescued by Ruby, playing a state trooper who befriends a shelter dog. He also starred in the 2023 movie Puppy Love.

Personal Life

Grant Gustin married Andrea "LA" Thoma on December 15, 2018. The couple has two children, a daughter born in 2021 and a son born in 2024.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web Series

Theater

See also

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