Justin Kelly (actor)

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Justin Kelly
Born (1992-03-07) March 7, 1992 (age 32)
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Kathryn Fantaske
(m. 2021)
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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 .

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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 .[ citation needed ]

In 2019, Kelly began appearing on the Canadian 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 early 2022. "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 2023. [6]

Personal life

Justin Kelly has been engaged to Kathryn Fantaske since December 2018. [7] They got married in December 2021. [1] He attended Earl Haig Secondary School.

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2012The Subterfuge SuiteJackShort film
2014 Maps to the Stars Rhett [8]
Big Muddy Andy Barlow
AheadColinShort film
Lost After Dark Sean
2016 Lost & Found Andy Walton
2018 The Last Man Johnny
2019 Run This Town Neil

Television

YearFilmRoleNotes
2007–2010 The Latest Buzz Noah JacksonMain (Seasons 1–3)
2008For The Love Of GraceTeenage BoyTelevision film
2010 The Jensen Project Brody ThompsonTelevision film
2011Change of PlansNoah RoordaTelevision film
2011–2013 Degrassi Jake Martin Main (Seasons 11–12)
2012 Warehouse 13 Brady MillerEpisode: "There's Always a Downside"
2013 Lost Girl NelsonEpisode: "Delinquents"
Saving Hope Riley StilesEpisode: "Vamonos"
2015Pirate's PassageCarl/Lookout (voice)Television film
Open Heart Wesley "Wes" SilverMain (season 1) [9]
2015–2016 Between Chuck Lott Jr.Main (Seasons 1–2)
2016The Night Before HalloweenAdamTelevision film
2017Sea ChangeBobbyTelevision film
FugaziCharlie ByronTelevision film
Bad Date ChroniclesConnerTelevision film
2018 Frankie Drake Mysteries Foster HewittEpisode: "Radio Daze"
Private Eyes Dylan MalloneEpisode: "Brew the Right Thing"
Wynonna Earp RobinRecurring (season 3); 6 episodes
2019–present Hudson & Rex Jesse MillsMain role

Filmmaking credits

YearTitleWriterProducerNotes
2012The Martini ShotYesNoShort film
The Subterfuge SuiteYesYes
2013Hashtag HypochondriacYesNo
Let Me OutYesYes
2014AheadYesNo
DocYesNo

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