Justin Chambers Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10¾ in |
Weight | 75 kg |
Date of Birth | July 11, 1970 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Spouse | Keisha Chambers |
Justin Chambers is an American actor, singer, voiceover artist, and model who is known for his portrayal of Dr. Alex Karev in the popular long-running romance medical drama series, Grey’s Anatomy. He has also won several awards, such as Prism Award and People’s Choice Award, and nominations for his role. He started his career as a model after he was discovered by a modeling agent in the Paris Metro and worked for a number of well-known brands of the fashion industry including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. Soon after, Justin Chambers realized his passion for acting and moved to New York to pursue his dreams and started acting in several roles. He has appeared in a number of shows and movies such as Grey’s Anatomy: B-Team, Broken City, Another World, Private Practice, Southern Belles, Cold Case, The Musketeer, The Wedding Planner, Four Corners, Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Séries express, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, World Animal News, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Entertainment Tonight. Justin Chambers has also garnered a huge social media fan base and enjoys more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram and more than 700k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Justin Willman Chambers
Nick Name
Justin
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Justin Chambers studied at the Southeastern Local High School (a.k.a. Southeastern High School) which is located in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, United States. Then, he got enrolled at HB Studio (Herbert Berghof Studio), located in Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, as well as at Ron Stetson Studios and studied for 4 years.
Occupation
Actor, Model, Singer, Voiceover Artist
Family
- Father – John William Eugene Chambers II (Deputy Sheriff)
- Mother – Pamela Sue (Willman) (Deputy Sheriff)
- Siblings – John Jr. (Chip) (Older Brother), Mia (Older Sister), Susan (Older Sister), Jason (Fraternal Twin Brother)
- Others – John William Eugene Chambers (Paternal Grandfather), Dorothy Daugherty (Paternal Grandmother), William Daugherty (Paternal Great Grandfather), Maude Enyart (Paternal Great Grandmother), James William Willman (Maternal Grandfather), David Nelson Willman (Maternal Great Grandfather), Sarah Esther Dement (Maternal Great Grandmother), Dorothy Ann Clark (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Justin Chambers is represented by Anonymous Content, Talent Management Company, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States.
Genre
Soundtrack
Instruments
Vocals, Piano
Labels
Unsigned
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10¾ in or 179.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Justin Chambers has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Justin Chambers is of English, Irish, and German descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Deep-set eyes
- Often wears a cap and a pair of glasses
- Light beard
- Several tattoos such as the names of his wife and children, a ring of fire tattoo on his arm, and the number 7
Brand Endorsements
Justin Chambers has done endorsement work for a couple of brands such as Calvin Klein.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Having worked for a number of brands such as Armani, Calvin Klein, and Dolce & Gabbana across Europe, Japan, and the United States
- Having been cast as Dr. Alex Karev in the ABC romance medical drama series, Grey’s Anatomy, in which he starred alongside the likes of Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Chandra Wilson, Patrick Dempsey, Kate Walsh, Sara Ramirez, Eric Dane, Chyler Leigh, Jessica Capshaw, Kim Raver, Sarah Drew, and Camilla Luddington. He gained massive popularity for his role and has won several awards and nominations which include winning the Satellite Award (2006) for the “Best Ensemble in Television” (Shared with the cast), Screen Actors Guild Award (2007) for the “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series” (Shared with the cast), Prism Award (2014) in the “Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline” category, and People’s Choice Award (2017) in the “Favorite Dramatic TV Actor” category.
- Playing a variety of roles in numerous shows such as Officer Nick Caso in New York Undercover, Nick Hudson in Another World, Caleb Haskell in Four Corners, Adult Hocking in Seasons of Love, Chris Lassing in Cold Case, Dr. Alex Karev in Private Practice, Rick in Swift Justice, and Dr. Alex Karev in Grey’s Anatomy: B-Team
As a Singer
Justin Chambers has performed a couple of songs in Grey’s Anatomy such as Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Running on Sunshine, How To Save A Life, and Bright Lights, Big City.
First Film
Justin Chambers made his first theatrical film appearance by playing the role of Trey Tobelseted in the romantic comedy-drama film, Liberty Heights, in 1999. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film starred the likes of Adrien Brody, Bebe Neuwirth, and Joe Mantegna.
As a voiceover artist, he made his feature film debut by providing vocals to the character of The Flash/Barry Allen in the animated action-adventure film, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, in 2013.
First TV Show
Justin Chambers made his first TV show appearance as Nicholas ‘Nick’ Hudson in an episode of the romantic drama soap opera, Another World in September 1995.
Personal Trainer
Justin Chambers maintains a healthy lifestyle to stay fit and also indulges in hot yoga sessions whenever he gets the appropriate time. Although he has said that he has a love-hate relationship with hot yoga, it has helped him stay fit through the years.
Justin Chambers Favorite Things
- Timeless Essential – A vintage navy blue wool peacoat
- Number – 7
- One Of His Favorite Quotes – “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” by the late comedian Milton Berle
- TV Shows – River Monsters, Judge Judy
- One Of His Favorite Bands – The Band
Source – Men’s Health, US Weekly
Justin Chambers Facts
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