Born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. Justin started acting at the age of 5. In 1988 he won 2nd place behind Elijah Wood at the International Modeling and Talent Association Convention in Los Angeles. Was approached by several top agents. Family decided best to wait until Justin was at the age where he could decide on his own if acting was what he wanted to do as a career. Justin spent the next several years taking acting classes and excelling in sports such as; Soccer, Baseball and Surfing. After graduating from Soquel High School, Justin moved to Los Angeles to pursue his life long dream. He is now building his career as an up and coming young actor.