Justin Henry

Justin Henry ( born May 25, 1971 in Rye, New York) is an American film actor.

Biography

Justin Henry, who grew up in middle-class family, was discovered in 1979 at the age of eight years of his neighbor, who was friends with a casting agent. This in turn helped Henry to his supporting role in Robert Benton's Kramer vs. Kramer film drama. Only one year later, in 1980, Henry was nine years old the youngest ever nominated for an Academy Award actor. His performance was recognized with two Golden Globe nominations and a Young Artist Award.

In the 1980s, Henry was involved in some film dramas and comedies, but never reached the level of awareness of Kramer vs. Kramer. He attended from 1988 Skidmore College and was only from 1996 again in front of the camera. He starred in two episodes of ER - Emergency Room and 2001 in Crazy Love - Hopelessly in love with.

2005 Henry was elected to Place 80 of the " 100 Greatest Child Stars".