David Henrie

**David Clayton Henrie** (/ˈhɛnri/ *Henry*; born July 11, 1989) is an American actor and director.[1] He is noted for playing Ted Mosby's future son Luke on *How I Met Your Mother* and Justin Russo in *Wizards of Waverly Place*, as well as starring in the films *Little Boy* and *Walt Before Mickey*. By age 13, Henrie got his first big break, landing a regular role as Petey Pitt on the Fox sitcom *The Pitts*.[12] Henrie next landed a leading role in the Hallmark movie, *Monster Makers*, with Linda Blair and George Kennedy, and was asked to come back for another Hallmark movie, to play a role in *Dead Hollywood Moms Society*.[13] He also starred as Skylar Blaford in the Fox's sitcom *Method & Red*.[14]

Henrie guest starred in many shows such as *Providence*, *Without a Trace*, *The Mullets*, *Judging Amy*, *The D.A.*, *Jack & Bobby*, *NCIS*, *House*, and *Cold Case*.[15] Before his role on *Wizards of Waverly Place*, he had a recurring role on *That's So Raven* as Cory's friend Larry.[16] Henrie also had a recurring role on *How I Met Your Mother,* where he played Ted's future son.[17]

At the age of 18, Henrie got the role of Justin Russo in the Disney Channel Original Series, *Wizards of Waverly Place*.[18] The show premiered on October 12, 2007. He was in the movie *Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie* with the cast of the series.[19] Henrie played Justin Russo through the whole series. About a year after the finalea film, *The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex* premiered on March 15, 2013 without Henrie, but his character was mentioned, and a photo of him is shown. Henrie is credited with writing two episodes of *Wizards of Waverly Place*, "Alex's Logo" and the series special "Meet the Werewolves".[20][21]

He had a role in the Disney Channel Original Movie *Dadnapped* co-starring Emily Osment.[22] Henrie made a guest appearance as himself in 2 episodes of *Jonas*. According to Reuters, Henrie was officially named the Grand Marshal for the 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.[23]

In 2010, Henrie guest-starred in the web series *Easy to Assemble*.[24] In 2012, Henrie voiced the character of Shawn in the movie The secret World of Arrietty.[25] Henrie has also directed a short film titled "Boo!" and another one called "Catch", which debuted in the summer of 2014.[26][27]

Henrie appeared in *Grown Ups 2* (2013), opposite Taylor Lautner and Adam Sandler.[28] In 2014, Henrie played the lead in *1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story*, the true story of a young basketball player who suffered a catastrophic stroke as a freshman at Gettysburg College but, through determination and an indomitable spirit, returned to the court for one remarkable moment in the last game of his senior year.[29] Later that year, Henrie guest starred in the ABC show *Mind Games*.[30]

In 2015, he played the role of Lane, who is a valet and falls for Paul Blart's daughter, in the sequel *Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,* co-starred as London Busbee, older brother of the title character in the drama *Little Boy,* and he had a role in the indie biographical drama film *Walt Before Mickey* in which he plays Rudy Ising, who worked for Walt Disney.[31][32][33] Henrie had cameo appearances in indie drama *Cardboard Boxer* and *Warrior Road*.[34]

In 2018, Henrie directed a coming-of-age film *This Is the Year*, which he also starred in and co-wrote.[35] In January 2015, Henrie was cast to play a young Ronald Reagan in an upcoming biopic titled *Reagan*.[36]