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Justin Chatwin Biography

Birth Name:Justin Chatwin

Birth Place:Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a 2015 Canadian Screen Award for best supporting actor
  • Studied business at the University of British Columbia before relocating to Los Angeles
  • Quote: "I didn't want to be an actor when I was a kid, but it seemed like an adventure and I am always down for an adventure․"
  • Quote: "I love being involved with any medium of storytelling that will allow people to talk about issues that are happening in our society and do it in a way where you make people laugh and you entertain people․"
  • Quote: "[On his reaction after landing 'War of the Worlds'] "There is this thing in Hollywood called hype and I definitely had a moment of that․""
  • Best known for his role in the series "Shameless․"

Awards

  • 2015Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2022Lighthouse Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2022January Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2022April Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2022Jury Prize-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2022January Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2022May Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2022January Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2022February Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2022February Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner