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Martin Spanjers | |
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| Born | February 2, 1987 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Notable work | Rory Hennessy in 8 Simple Rules |
| Parent(s) | Frank and Sara Spanjers |
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Martin Brian Spanjers (born February 2, 1987) is an American actor. He played Rory Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules from 2002 to 2005, for which he won a Young Artist Award in 2004, and as Justin in Good Luck Charlie (2010-2014).
Spanjers was born in Tucson, Arizona. His father, Frank, is a facilities administrator, and his mother, Sara, is an artist. [1] He has an older brother, Matt. His paternal grandparents emigrated from the Netherlands, settling in Wisconsin. [2] Spanjers auditioned for the starring role of Malcolm in Malcolm in the Middle , almost getting it, but did get a guest spot in the show's pilot episode. Although he did not make it to Malcolm, he was able to show up in 8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter . Spanjers made a guest appearance as Davie in the first episode of the fourth season of Cold Case , "Rampage". He made guest appearances in many other TV shows as well. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
In 2006 he provided the voice for Sugimura in the English dub of the Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart . Spanjers appeared as Randy Randinger in the sports spoof The Comebacks , released on October 19, 2007. [3] He also shot commercials for Pizza Hut double stuffed pizza, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile.
Spanjers appeared in a music video for the group Three Loco, which includes Andy Milonakis, Dirt Nasty, and Riff Raff.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| TBA | Spring Break '83 | Ballzack |
| 2019 | Body at Brighton Rock | Davey |
| 2016 | Angel from Hell | P.J. |
| 2014 | Black Jesus | Ross |
| 2011 | Sassy Pants | Shayne Pruitt |
| Better with You | Hunter | |
| 2010 | 90210 | Barry the Barista |
| 2010-2014 | Good Luck Charlie | Justin (recurring) |
| 2009 | Saving Grace | Lance Iverson |
| 2009 | Just Peck | Marty Binkman |
| 2008-2009 | True Blood | Young Sam |
| 2008 | Moonlight | Paparazzo |
| 2008 | iCarly | David (Episode- iFence) |
| 2007 | Grey's Anatomy | Hunter |
| The Comebacks | Randy Randinger | |
| 2006 | Whisper of the Heart | Sugimura (voice, English dub) |
| Cold Case | Davie | |
| 2004 | Andy Richter Controls the Universe | Jake |
| 2003 | All About the Andersons | Andrew |
| Home | Jake | |
| Kim Possible | Malcolm the Wraithmaster (voice) | |
| 2002-2005 | 8 Simple Rules | Rory Henessey |
| 2002 | First Monday | Randall |
| Evil Alien Conquerors | Jimmy | |
| 2001 | The Hughleys | Myles |
| Max Keeble's Big Move | Runty Band Member | |
| 2000 | Touched by an Angel | Brian Hanigan |
| Grosse Pointe (Pilot) | Adam | |
| Perfect Game | Brian | |
| Malcolm in the Middle (Pilot) | Richard | |
| Daddio | Max Woods | |
| 1998 | Two of a Kind | Brian |
| 1997 | The Ride | George |
| 1995 | My Father Is a Hero | Johnny Kung (English dub) |
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| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominated Work |
| 2001 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actor | Daddio |
| 2003 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actor | 8 Simple Rules |
| 2004 | Won | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actor | |
| 2007 | Won | WorldFest Houston | Drama | First Night |
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