David Henrie

David Clayton Henrie began his acting career at a young age, demonstrating versatility across various television series and films. Born on July 11, 1989, in Mission Viejo, California, he gained early recognition with a regular role as Petey Pitt on the Fox sitcom “The Pitts.” His early work also included appearances in Hallmark movies like “Monster Makers” and “Dead Hollywood Moms Society.” These initial experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent success in the entertainment industry. He further expanded his repertoire with guest roles in popular shows such as “Providence,” “Without a Trace,” “Judging Amy,” “NCIS,” “House,” and “Cold Case.” A notable recurring role was as Larry, Cory’s friend, on “That’s So Raven.”

Henrie’s career saw a significant turning point with his role as Justin Russo in the Disney Channel Original Series “Wizards of Waverly Place.” This role, which he held from 2007 to 2012, garnered him widespread recognition and a strong following among younger audiences. During this period, he also featured in “Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie” (2009) and the Disney Channel Original Movie “Dadnapped” (2009). His involvement extended to writing two episodes of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” titled “Alex’s Logo” and “Meet the Werewolves.” His presence in children’s television solidified his status as a key figure in that genre. He later reprised his role as Justin Russo in the sequel series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” (2024–present).

Beyond his work in children’s programming, Henrie has taken on a variety of roles in film and television. He portrayed Ted Mosby’s future son, Luke Mosby, in the long-running sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” from 2005 to 2014. In film, he appeared in “Grown Ups 2” (2013), played Cory Weissman in “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story” (2014), and took on the role of Lane in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” (2015). He also appeared in “Little Boy” (2015) as London Busbee and as Rudy Ising in “Walt Before Mickey” (2015). Henrie has also ventured into directing and writing, with credits including the short films “Boo!” and “Catch,” and the feature film “This Is the Year” (2018), which he co-wrote, directed, and starred in. His production company, Novo Inspire Studios, focuses on family-friendly content, further showcasing his commitment to producing varied media.