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Justin Hires
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| Born | June 24, 1985 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Justin Hires is an American actor and comedian. He was born on June 24, 1985. Justin is well-known for playing Detective James Carter in the TV show Rush Hour. He also played Juario in the movie 21 Jump Street. Many people know him as Wilt Bozer from the TV series MacGyver, which started in 2016.
Early Life and Education
Justin Hires was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. His mother, Barbara Hires, worked for the schools in Pinellas County. Justin went to Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. After high school, he attended Clark Atlanta University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the university.
Acting Career
Justin Hires started his acting career with smaller parts in movies. He appeared in films like Stomp the Yard and The Gospel.
In 2015, Justin joined the cast of the TV series Rush Hour. In this show, he played the main role of Detective James Carter. The next year, in June 2016, Justin was chosen for another big role. He became part of the MacGyver reboot series. In MacGyver, he played the character Wilt Bozer. He was a main character in this popular show for many years.
Film Roles
Justin Hires has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | The Gospel | Youngster |
| 2007 | Stomp the Yard | Byron |
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street | Juario |
| 2013 | Slightly Single in L.A. | Bar Guy |
| 2014 | 10 Cent Pistol | Jayson |
| 2024 | Half Baked: Totally High | Curtis |
Television Roles
Justin Hires has also appeared in many television shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Disaster Date | Various characters | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | In the Flow with Affion Crockett | Various characters | Episode: "No Rush!" |
| 2012–2015 | Key and Peele | Laron's Friend #3, Bystander #1 | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Jerks with Cameras | Jerk | 8 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | TripTank | Skinny, Caller, Malcolm, George, Seahorse, Turtle (voice) | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Rush Hour | Detective James Carter | Main role, 13 episodes |
| 2016–2021 | MacGyver | Wilt Bozer | Main role, 94 episodes |
| 2018 | The Lion Guard | Hodari (voice) | Episode: "The Little Guy" |
See also
In Spanish: Justin Hires para niños
