Justin Hires
| Justin Hires | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 24, 1985 St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 5'6" |
Justin Hires (born June 24, 1985)[1] is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Hires was known for portraying the role of Detective James Carter on the CBS television series Rush Hour. He also portrayed the supporting role of Juario in the 2012 action-comedy film 21 Jump Street.
Early years
Hires was born on June 24, 1985 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Barbara Hires, who worked as an Area 2 superintendent for the schools of Pinellas County.[2] Hires attended Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Florida where he graduated. [2] Hires attended and graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Career
Hires landed minor roles in two feature films Stomp the Yard and The Gospel. In 2015, Hires joined the cast and landed the role of Detective James Carter for the Television series Rush Hour based on the movie trilogy.[3] In June 2016, Hires was cast in the MacGyver reboot series as Wilt Bozer.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Gospel | Youngster | |
| 2007 | Stomp the Yard | Byron | |
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street | Juario | |
| 2013 | Slightly Single in L.A. | Bar Guy | |
| 2014 | 10 Cent Pistol | Jayson | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | Key and Peele | Laron's Friend #3, Bystander #1 | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Rush Hour | Detective James Carter | Main Role |
| 2016-present | MacGyver | Wilt Bozer | Main Role |
References
- ↑ "Hires's Profile". tvguide.com.
- 1 2 "St. Petersburg's Justin Hires hits big on CBS's 'Rush Hour'". tampabay.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- ↑ "'Rush Hour': How Justin Hires and Jon Foo stack up to the original stars". ew.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 13, 2016). "'MacGyver": 'Rush Hour's Justin Hires Cast In CBS Series Reboot". Deadline.