Justin Shenkarow
Encyclopedia
Justin Moran Shenkarow (born October 17, 1980) is an American
actor
best known for his roles of Matthew Brock in Picket Fences
, Simon Holmes in Eerie, Indiana
, and the voice of Harold Berman on Hey Arnold!
.
. He has starred in television and film for over 19 years. He received three Young Artist Award
nominations for his work as an actor on Picket Fences
. He has starred in television shows including Eerie, Indiana
, Home Improvement, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
, Strong Medicine
, and Boston Public
.
Shenkarow's production company, Shake That Fro Productions, has produced three short films in 2006 which he directed and starred in, Decoy, The Best Christmas Ever and Tears. In 2005 he appeared in two films, House of the Dead 2
and Comedy Hell co-starring Eric Roberts
.
In 2004, he was elected to the Screen Actors Board and was recently elected to chair the Young Performer's Committee. In 2008, Shenkarow appeared on an episode of TLC
's Flip That House where he flipped a home in Sherman Oaks
, California
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
best known for his roles of Matthew Brock in Picket Fences
Picket Fences
Picket Fences is a 60-minute American television drama about the residents of the fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS television network in the United States...
, Simon Holmes in Eerie, Indiana
Eerie, Indiana
Eerie, Indiana is an American television series that aired on NBC from 1991 to 1992 and then on syndication on Fox from 1997 to 1998. The series was created by José Rivera and Karl Schaefer, with Joe Dante serving as creative consultant.-Premise:...
, and the voice of Harold Berman on Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold! is an American animated television series created by Craig Bartlett for Nickelodeon. The show's premise focuses on a fourth grader named Arnold who lives with his grandparents. Episodes center on his experiences navigating big city life while dealing with the problems he and his friends...
.
Life and career
Shenkarow was born in Torrance, CaliforniaTorrance, California
Torrance is a city incorporated in 1921 and located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Torrance has of shore-front beaches on the Pacific Ocean, quieter and less well-known by tourists than others on the Santa Monica Bay, such as those of neighboring...
. He has starred in television and film for over 19 years. He received three Young Artist Award
Young Artist Award
The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
nominations for his work as an actor on Picket Fences
Picket Fences
Picket Fences is a 60-minute American television drama about the residents of the fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS television network in the United States...
. He has starred in television shows including Eerie, Indiana
Eerie, Indiana
Eerie, Indiana is an American television series that aired on NBC from 1991 to 1992 and then on syndication on Fox from 1997 to 1998. The series was created by José Rivera and Karl Schaefer, with Joe Dante serving as creative consultant.-Premise:...
, Home Improvement, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10, 1990 to May 20, 1996. The show stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his aunt and uncle in their...
, Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and...
, and Boston Public
Boston Public
Boston Public is an American drama television series created by David E. Kelley and broadcast on Fox. It centered on Winslow High School, a fictional public high school located in Boston, Massachusetts. The show was named for the real public school district in which it takes place...
.
Shenkarow's production company, Shake That Fro Productions, has produced three short films in 2006 which he directed and starred in, Decoy, The Best Christmas Ever and Tears. In 2005 he appeared in two films, House of the Dead 2
House of the Dead 2 (film)
House of the Dead 2 is the 2005 sequel to Brightlight Pictures' 2003's House of the Dead...
and Comedy Hell co-starring Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts
Eric Anthony Roberts is an American actor. His career began with King of the Gypsies , earning a Golden Globe nomination for best actor debut. He starred as the protagonist in the 1980 dramatisation of Willa Cather's 1905 short story, Paul's Case...
.
In 2004, he was elected to the Screen Actors Board and was recently elected to chair the Young Performer's Committee. In 2008, Shenkarow appeared on an episode of TLC
TLC (TV channel)
TLC is an American cable TV specialty channel which initially focused on educational content. Since 1991 TLC has been owned by Discovery Communications, the same company that operates the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and The Science Channel, as well as other learning-themed networks...
's Flip That House where he flipped a home in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California
Sherman Oaks is an affluent district in the San Fernando Valley area of the city of Los Angeles, California. In contrast to much of the Valley, the area is relatively urbanized, with commercial skyscrapers along Ventura Boulevard as well as scattered throughout...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Filmography
- Dad's a Dog (1989) (TV)
- Who's the Boss?Who's the Boss?Who's the Boss? is an American sitcom created by Martin Cohan and Blake Hunter, which aired on ABC from September 20, 1984 to April 25, 1992...
.... Jason (1 episode, 1990) - A Family for JoeA Family for JoeA Family for Joe is an American television movie and subsequent series, both starring Robert Mitchum in the title role. The half-hour show premiered on NBC on March 24, 1990...
(1990) (TV) .... Pete Brewster Jr. - The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10, 1990 to May 20, 1996. The show stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his aunt and uncle in their...
.... Kevin Driscoll - It's Spring Training, Charlie BrownIt's Spring Training, Charlie BrownIt's Spring Training, Charlie Brown is the 35th prime-time animated TV specials based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. It was originally slated to air on CBS in Spring of 1992, but was cancelled until eventual release on video.-Plot:The special follows the spring training...
(1992) (TV) (voice) .... Charlie Brown - Eerie, IndianaEerie, IndianaEerie, Indiana is an American television series that aired on NBC from 1991 to 1992 and then on syndication on Fox from 1997 to 1998. The series was created by José Rivera and Karl Schaefer, with Joe Dante serving as creative consultant.-Premise:...
.... Simon Holmes (19 episodes, 1991–1992) - Batman: The Animated SeriesBatman: The Animated SeriesBatman: The Animated Series is an American animated series based on the DC Comics character Batman. The series featured an ensemble cast of many voice-actors including Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Arleen Sorkin, and Loren Lester. The series won four Emmy Awards and was nominated...
.... Jordan Hill (1 episode, 1992) - The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them (1993) .... Buddy
- Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? is an American animated television series based on the series of computer games. It should not be confused with the PBS game show Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?. The Earth show was made by DIC/Program Exchange and originally aired Saturday mornings on FOX...
(1994) TV Series .... Player - BeethovenBeethoven (TV series)Beethoven is an animated sitcom, loosely based on the 1992 motion picture of the same name. The series was produced by Northern Lights Entertainment Universal Animation Studios and Universal Media Studios, and aired for one season on CBS, with 24 half-hour episodes produced.-Premise:Unlike the...
(1994) TV Series (voice) .... Roger/Additional Voices - The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid (TV series)The Little Mermaid is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation based on the 1989 Disney film of the same name. It features the adventures of Ariel as a mermaid prior to the events of the film. This series is the first Disney television series to be spun...
.... Daniel (1 episode, 1994) - Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994) (TV) (voice) .... Grunewald
- Life with LouieLife with LouieLife with Louie is an American animated series. The show is based on the childhood of stand-up comedian Louie Anderson, growing up with his family in Wisconsin.The first two episodes aired in primetime on Fox....
(1995) TV Series .... Glenn-Glenn - Picket FencesPicket FencesPicket Fences is a 60-minute American television drama about the residents of the fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS television network in the United States...
.... Matthew Brock (87 episodes, 1992–1996) - Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold! is an American animated television series created by Craig Bartlett for Nickelodeon. The show's premise focuses on a fourth grader named Arnold who lives with his grandparents. Episodes center on his experiences navigating big city life while dealing with the problems he and his friends...
(1996) TV Series .... Harold Berman - Gargoyles: The Goliath ChroniclesGargoyles (TV series)Gargoyles is an American animated series created by Greg Weisman. It was produced by Greg Weisman and Frank Paur and aired from October 24, 1994 to February 15, 1997. Gargoyles is known for its dark tone, complex story arcs and melodrama...
.... Dave Porter (1 episode, 1996) - 101 Dalmatians: The Series101 Dalmatians: The Series101 Dalmatians: The Series is a animated television series produced by the Walt Disney Company based on the classic 1961 Disney animated feature of the same name and its 1996 live-action remake.-Premise:...
(1997) TV Series .... Patch (unknown episodes) - ProfilerProfiler (TV series)Profiler was an American crime drama that aired on NBC from 1996 to 2000. The series follows the exploits of a criminal profiler working with the fictional FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force based in Atlanta, Georgia....
.... Andrew Winslow (1 episode, 1998) - Home Improvement .... Matt (1 episode, 1998)
- RecessRecess (TV series)Recess is an American animated television series created by Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere and produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series focuses on six elementary school students and their interaction with other classmates and teachers...
(1997) TV Series .... Gelman - Lloyd in SpaceLloyd in SpaceLloyd in Space is an animated television series, created by Joe Ansolabehere and Paul Germain , and released in 2001. The pilot was written by Ansolabehere, Germain and Mark Drop...
(2001) TV Series .... Eddie R. Horton - Recess: School's OutRecess: School's OutRecess: School's Out is a 2001 animated film based on the Disney television series Recess. This film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and was released theatrically nationwide on February 16, 2001. It was released on video and DVD on August 7, 2001.-Plot:School's out at Third Street School, but...
(2001) (voice) .... Soldier Kid/Wrestler Kid - Boston PublicBoston PublicBoston Public is an American drama television series created by David E. Kelley and broadcast on Fox. It centered on Winslow High School, a fictional public high school located in Boston, Massachusetts. The show was named for the real public school district in which it takes place...
.... Warren Dickson (1 episode, 2001) - Hey Arnold!: The MovieHey Arnold!: The MovieHey Arnold!: The Movie is a 2002 animated film based on the 1996-2004 Nickelodeon animated television series Hey Arnold!. The film was released in theaters on June 28, 2002...
(2002) (voice) .... Harold Berman - Strong MedicineStrong MedicineStrong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and...
.... Dusty (1 episode, 2003) - Kim PossibleKim PossibleKim Possible is an American animated television series about a teenage crime fighter who has the task of dealing with worldwide, family, and school issues every day. The show is action-oriented, but also has a light-hearted atmosphere and often lampoons the conventions and clichés of the...
.... Dexter (1 episode, 2004) - Comedy Hell (2005) .... Hades
- House of the Dead 2House of the Dead 2 (film)House of the Dead 2 is the 2005 sequel to Brightlight Pictures' 2003's House of the Dead...
(2005) (TV) .... Samuel the Pledge - Garfield: A Tail of Two KittiesGarfield: A Tail of Two KittiesGarfield: A Tail of Two Kitties is the 2006 sequel to 2004's live-action feature film Garfield: The Movie...
(2006) (voice) .... Additional Voices - Barnyard: The Original Party AnimalsBarnyard (film)Barnyard is a 2006 computer-animated family comedy film, produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, directed by Steve Oedekerk . and produced by Steve Oedekerk, Paul Marshal, and Pam Marsden...
(2006) (voice) .... Additional Barnyard Voices - The Best Christmas Ever (2006) .... Tommy
- W.I.T.C.H.W.I.T.C.H. (TV series)W.I.T.C.H. is an animated television series based on the Italian comic book series of the same name produced by SIP Animation in association and participation by France 3, Jetix Europe, CNC, , - AGICOA, the Poitou-Charentes region and the Charente department. Despite their acronym, the five main...
.... Eric / ... (5 episodes, 2005–2006) - Tears (2006/III) .... Ducky
- Aliens in America (2007) TV Series .... Mike Palladini
Video games
- Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure (2007) .... Puku/Prince
- Lost Planet: Extreme ConditionLost Planet: Extreme ConditionLost Planet: Extreme Condition is a third-person shooter video game developed and published by Capcom for Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3...
(2006) .... Rick - Shadow of DestinyShadow of Memories, also known as Shadow of Destiny in North America, is an adventure video game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo for the PlayStation 2. Originally released for the PlayStation 2, it was later ported to the PC and Xbox in 2002 by the now-defunct Runecraft company...
(2001) .... Young Man 1