Justin Hires facts for kids
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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 (born June 24, 1985) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Hires is known for portraying Detective James Carter on the CBS television series Rush Hour, Juario in 21 Jump Street, and Wilt Bozer in the 2016 reboot series of MacGyver.
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Early years
Hires was born on June 24, 1985, in St. Petersburg, Florida to Barbara Hires, who worked as an Area 2 superintendent for the schools of Pinellas County. Hires attended Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he graduated. Hires attended and graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was also in many different Vines.
Career
Hires landed minor roles in two feature films: Stomp the Yard and The Gospel. In 2015, Hires joined the cast of the television series Rush Hour as Detective James Carter. In June 2016, Hires was cast in the MacGyver reboot series as Wilt Bozer.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012–2015 | Key and Peele | Laron's Friend #3, Bystander #1 | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Rush Hour | Detective James Carter | Lead Role |
| 2016–2021 | MacGyver | Wilt Bozer | Main Role |
| 2018 | The Lion Guard | Hodari (voice) | Episode: "The Little Guy" |
See also
In Spanish: Justin Hires para niños
