Justin Kelly (actor)

Justin Kelly (born March 7, 1992) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Noah Jackson on the Family channel original series The Latest Buzz and as Jake Martin in Degrassi.[2][3] Since 2019, Kelly has played the role of Jesse Mills on Hudson & Rex.

Not to be confused with From Justin to Kelly.
Justin Kelly
Born (1992-03-07) March 7, 1992
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Kathryn Fantaske
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(m. 2021)​
[1]
Signature

Career

In 2014, Kelly appeared in David Cronenberg's Maps to the Stars.[4] He appeared as Wes in Open Heart, Robin in Wynnona Earp, Chuck in Between .

In 2019, Kelly began appearing on the Canadian hit series Hudson & Rex as Jesse Mills, an IT specialist for the St. John's Police Department. Kelly has played Jesse for four seasons as of Spring 2022. Of his feelings about playing Jesse, Kelly said, "I get to really play with these quirks and explore the nerdy comedic side of him, because he’s the youngest one on the team. He’s the millennial. He makes the jokes that the older folks don’t quite understand. That’s something that I just always latched onto and always really enjoyed."[5] After a successful season 4 and season 5, the show was renewed for season 6 in April of 2023.[6]

Personal life

Justin Kelly has been engaged to Kathryn Fantaske since December 2018.[7] They got married in December 2021.[8] He attended Earl Haig Secondary School.

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2008For The Love Of GraceTeenage BoyTV movie
2010The Jensen ProjectBrody ThompsonTV movie
2011Change of PlansNoah RoordaTV movie
2014Maps to the Stars[9]Rhett
Big MuddyAndy Barlow
Lost After DarkSean
2015Pirate's PassageCarl/Lookout (voice)TV movie
2016 Lost & FoundAndy Walton
The Night Before HalloweenAdamTV movie
2017Sea ChangeBobbyTV movie
2017Bad Date ChroniclesConnerTV movie
2018The Last ManJohnny
2019Run This TownNeil

Television
Year Film Role Notes
2007–2010The Latest BuzzNoah JacksonMain (Seasons 1–3)
2011–2013DegrassiJake MartinMain (Seasons 11–12)
2012Warehouse 13Brady Miller(Episode: "There's Always a Downside").
2013Lost GirlNelson(Episode: "Delinquents").
Saving HopeRiley Stiles(Episode: "Vamonos").
2015–16Open Heart[10]Wesley "Wes" SilverMain (season 1)
BetweenChuck Lott Jr.Main (Seasons 1–2)
2018–2021Wynonna Earp (TV series)RobinRecurring (season 3) 6 episodes
2018 Frankie Drake MysteriesFoster Hewitt(Episode: "Radio Daze")
2019–presentHudson & RexJesse MillsMain

References
  1. https://www.instagram.com/justinckelly125/p/CXJXkh7lPRl/
  2. Bell Media Site - MuchMusic Archived 2011-05-10 at the Wayback Machine
  3. MuchMusic's Degrassi Begins Production on season 11 | Broadcaster - Canada's Communications Magazine
  4. "Margot Robbie to Star Opposite Will Smith in FOCUS; David Cronenberg Casts Emilia McCarthy, Jayne Heitmeyer, and Justin Kelly in MAPS TO THE STARS". Collider. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  5. "Hudson & Rex's Justin Kelly: "I get to really play with these quirks" | TV, eh?". www.tv-eh.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  6. "Hit Cop Show 'Hudson & Rex' Gets Greenlight for Season 6, Beta Film Adds New Season to MipTV Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  7. Kelly, Justin [@justinckelly125] (December 24, 2018). "I have the best future wife ever... so incredibly lucky I get to spend the rest of my life with you..." – via Instagram.
  8. https://www.instagram.com/justinckelly125/p/CXJXkh7lPRl/
  9. Kelly, Justin [@IsJustKelly] (May 28, 2013). "Thrilled to announce to you guys that I'll be shooting David Cronenberg's "Maps To The Stars" this summer! Couldn't be more pumped for this" (Tweet). Retrieved June 6, 2013 – via Twitter.
  10. "Epitome Pictures Starts Production on Open Heart For YTV in Canada and Teennick in the U.S." Canada Newswire. August 5, 2014. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014.
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