Justin Martin began his professional career at the tender age of 10, with a role in 2004's Doing Hard Time. The Georgia native had already gained a little experience on-stage doing theater at his church before heading to LA in 2003, where he landed several commercials and guest television roles. By 2008, he was already making professional breakthroughs with parts in the acclaimed telefilm A Raisin in the Sun, the teen blockbuster High School Musical 3: Senior Year, and the sports docudrama The Express. Martin would continue to act in various projects for years to come, appearing in The Soloist, White Frog, and more.
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- Began acting at age 7 in the drama department of his church.
- Is a member of the National Honor Society.
- Notable roles include Young Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King and Travis (the son of Sean Combs' character) in the 2008 TV-adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun.
- Learned how to play the violin and the cello for his role in The Soloist, a film about a musical prodigy.