Biography
Who is Justin Long?
Early life and education
Justin Jacob Long arrived on June 2, 1978, in Fairfield, Connecticut. He grew up as the second of three boys in a Catholic household. His father, R. James Long, worked as a professor of philosophy and Latin at Fairfield University. His mother, Wendy Lesniak, previously worked as an actress who focused on stage performances.
Establishing a career in film and television
Justin Long made his mark in the entertainment industry through a variety of comedic and dramatic film roles. His early film credits feature the science fiction comedy Galaxy Quest, released in 1999. He gained further attention for his role as Warren Cheswick on the NBC television series Ed, running from 2000 to 2004. In 2001, he starred in the horror film Jeepers Creepers.
Commercials and voice acting success
One of the most recognizable aspects of his career involves his work in advertising. Between 2006 and 2009, he appeared alongside John Hodgman in the Get a Mac television campaign for Apple. These commercials featured the two men engaging in banter about the features and limitations of Mac and PC platforms.
Later projects and podcast work
In recent years, he has continued to work across film, television, and audio platforms. He appeared in the Netflix animated sitcom F Is for Family as Kevin Murphy from 2015 to 2021. In 2023, he portrayed Nathan Bratt in the Disney+ series Goosebumps. This role earned him a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performer. He also appeared in the 2022 film Barbarian.
Personal life and relationships
Justin has experienced various relationships that have been noted by the media. He dated actress Drew Barrymore on and off between 2007 and 2010. Later, he was in a relationship with Amanda Seyfried from 2013 to 2015. In 2022, reports confirmed that he was dating actress Kate Bosworth. The couple announced their engagement in April 2023. During an episode of his podcast that May, he referred to Kate Bosworth as his wife. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, on July 18, 2025.
Birthday and age
Justin Long was born on June 2, 1978, which makes Justin 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Justin shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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