Justin Baldoni
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Baldoni at the 2015 PaleyFest presentation for the Jane the Virgin
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| Born | Justin Louis Baldoni January 24, 1984 Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Alma mater | California State University, Long Beach |
| Occupation | Actor, Director |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Home town | Medford, Oregon, USA |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Baldoni (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
Justin Louis Baldoni (born January 24, 1984) is an American actor, director and filmmaker, most well known for his role as "Rafael" on the CW show Jane the Virgin.
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Background[edit]
Baldoni was born in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Medford, Oregon, the son of Sharon and Sam Baldoni.[1] His mother is from a Jewish family and his father is of Italian ancestry. Baldoni's parents joined the Bahá'í Faith, which Baldoni practices devoutly.[2][3] Baldoni played soccer and ran track in high school, and was a radio disc jockey at a local top 40 radio station. Unfortunately, his hopes of playing professional sports were foiled when he tore his hamstring during his senior year. Even with his injury, Baldoni was offered a place on the Long Beach State track team his freshman year at California State University.[4] However, he was not able to fully rehabilitate his hamstring in time, and Baldoni left Long Beach for Los Angeles. While moving into a new apartment building, Baldoni met a manager who advised him to pursue a career in acting.[5]
In 2008, Baldoni wrote, produced, and directed his first music video that was selected and showcased at the Dawn Breakers International Film Festival.[6]
Baldoni is scheduled to direct and produce an untitled "young adult tearjerker" for CBS Films based on an original script by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis.[7]
Personal life[edit]
After over a year of dating, Baldoni married Swedish actress Emily Baldoni (née Foxler) in July 2013 in Corona, California.[8] The Baldonis have one daughter Maiya, born in 2015. They are currently expecting their second child. [9]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Yesterday's Dream | Pat | |
| 2005 | Helix... Loaded, TheThe Helix... Loaded | Jason | |
| 2008 | House Bunny | Waiter | |
| 2009 | After Dusk They Come | Peter | Video |
| 2009 | Alpha Males Experiment | Gavin | |
| 2010 | Unrequited | Todd Brown | |
| 2011 | Royal Reunion | Nicky | Short film |
| 2011 | Intervention: Cinderella | Aladdin | Short film |
| 2012 | Bridesmaid, UndercoverUndercover Bridesmaid | Jake | TV movie |
| 2013 | Isolated | Ambassador for Peace | |
| 2013 | Not Today | Eli Hill | |
| 2013 | Proposal, TheThe Proposal | Justin | Short film |
| 2014 | Fine Step, AA Fine Step | Marzo Bolivar | |
| 2015 | Minkow | Barry Minkow |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Young and the Restless, TheThe Young and the Restless | Ben | 3 episodes |
| 2004 | Wedding Daze | Guillermo Valerio | TV film |
| 2005 | JAG | Azzam | "Bridging the Gulf" |
| 2005 | Spring Break Shark Attack | J.T. | TV film |
| 2005 | Charmed | Salko | "Something Wicca This Way Goes" |
| 2005-06 | Everwood | Reid Bardem | Recurring role |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Damon Argento | "Cyber-Lebrity" |
| 2008 | Suite Life of Zack & Cody, TheThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Diego | "Foiled Again" |
| 2009 | Heroes | Alex Woolsey | "Building 26", "Exposed" |
| 2010 | Bold and the Beautiful, TheThe Bold and the Beautiful | Graham Darros | Recurring role |
| 2010 | CSI: NY | Heath Kirkfield | "Out of the Sky" |
| 2011-12 | Single Ladies | Derek | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Blackout | Josh Martin | TV miniseries |
| 2012 | Shadow of Fear | Bobby | TV film |
| 2012 | Undercover Bridesmaid | Jake | TV film |
| 2013 | Happy Endings | Marcus | "Fowl Play/Date" |
| 2014–present | Jane the Virgin | Rafael Solano | Main role |
| 2017 | Madam Secretary | Kevin Park | "The Beautiful Game" |
References[edit]
- ^ [1]
- ^ Boursaw, Jane Louise. "Fall TV". Northern Express. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
- ^ [2]
- ^ Varble, Bill (September 5, 2004). "Mail Tribune The ‘Daze’ of his life". Mail Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
- ^ "Justin Baldoni as Reid Bardem". FanBolt Entertainment. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
- ^ [3]
- ^ [4]
- ^ Leon, Anya (February 12, 2015). "Baby on the Way for Justin Baldoni". celebritybabies.people.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Leon, Anya (June 30, 2015). "Justin Baldoni Welcomes Daughter Maiya Grace". celebritybabies.people.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
External links[edit]
- 1984 births
- American Bahá'ís
- American male television actors
- American people of Italian descent
- American people of Jewish descent
- California State University, Long Beach alumni
- Living people
- People from Medford, Oregon
- 20th-century Bahá'ís
- 21st-century Bahá'ís
- American radio DJs
- Soccer players from California
- Male models from California
- Male actors from Los Angeles
- 21st-century American male actors
- Male actors of Italian descent
- Male actors from Oregon
- Models from Los Angeles
