David Henrie gained widespread recognition for his pivotal role as Justin Russo in the Disney Channel Original Series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ which he held from 2007 to 2012. This role garnered him significant acclaim and a strong following among younger audiences. Prior to his breakthrough, Henrie established a solid foundation in family entertainment with a regular role as Petey Pitt on the Fox sitcom ‘The Pitts’ in 2003 and appearances in Hallmark movies such as ‘Monster Makers’ (2003) and ‘Dead Hollywood Moms Society.’ His early career also included a recurring role as Larry on ‘That’s So Raven’ (20042007) and guest spots on popular shows including ‘Providence,’ ‘Without a Trace,’ ‘Judging Amy,’ ‘NCIS,’ ‘House,’ and ‘Cold Case.’ During his tenure on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ he further extended his involvement by starring in ‘Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie’ (2009), appearing in the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Dadnapped’ (2009), and contributing as a writer for two episodes: ‘Alex’s Logo’ (2010) and ‘Meet the Werewolves’ (2011). Building on this success, Henrie diversified his acting portfolio, notably portraying Ted Mosby’s future son, Luke Mosby, in the long-running sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother’ from 2005 to 2014.
His executive producer credits include the animated series ‘A Tale Dark & Grimm’ (2021) and ‘Monster Summer’ (2024). Most recently, Henrie returned to television with a role as Ted in ‘Underdeveloped’ (2023). In 2024, he reprised his iconic role as Justin Russo for the sequel series ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,’ where he also serves as an Executive Producer, demonstrating his expanded influence within the franchise. Looking ahead, Henrie is slated to voice a character in the upcoming animated film ‘Goldbeak’ in 2025, continuing to expand his versatile career as an actor, director, and producer.