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Justin Chambers

Justin Willman Chambers (born July 11, 1970) is an American actor and former model best known for his role as Dr. Alex Karev in Grey's Anatomy (2005–2020). Born in Ohio, he went to Southeastern High School, South Charleston, and later studied acting at New York's HB Studio. Chambers began modeling after being approached by a modeling scout in Paris. He went on to represent fashion brands including Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana. Chambers began his acting career with a recurring role in the soap opera Another World and made his feature film debut with a supporting role in the comedy drama Liberty Heights (1999). In 2005, he was cast as Dr. Alex Karev in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. Chambers gained widespread recognition as the series progressed and the character became one of the most popular from the hit series, earning multiple nominations and the 2017 Best TV Network Drama Actor at the People's Choice Awards as well as nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award.

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Born
Justin Willman Chambers (1970-07-11) July 11, 1970 (age 55)Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1995–present
Spouse
mw- Keisha Chambers (m. 1993)
Children
5

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1999
Liberty Heights
Role(s)
Trey Tobelseted
2001
The Wedding Planner
Role(s)
Massimo Lenzetti
The Musketeer
Role(s)
D'Artagnan
2002
Leo
Role(s)
Ryan Eames
2003
For Which It Stands
Role(s)
German Soldier
Notes
Short film
2005
Southern Belles
Role(s)
Rhett Butler
The Zodiac
Role(s)
Inspector Matt Parish
2008
Lakeview Terrace
Role(s)
Donnie Eaton
2010
The Happiest Man Alive
Role(s)
Sherman
Notes
Short film
2013
Broken City
Role(s)
Ryan Blake
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
Role(s)
The Flash / Barry Allen (voice)
Notes
Direct-to-video
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1999
Liberty Heights
Trey Tobelseted
2001
The Wedding Planner
Massimo Lenzetti
The Musketeer
D'Artagnan
2002
Leo
Ryan Eames
2003
For Which It Stands
German Soldier
Short film
2005
Southern Belles
Rhett Butler
The Zodiac
Inspector Matt Parish
2008
Lakeview Terrace
Donnie Eaton
2010
The Happiest Man Alive
Sherman
Short film
2013
Broken City
Ryan Blake
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
The Flash / Barry Allen (voice)
Direct-to-video
· Filmography › Television
1995
Another World
Role(s)
Nicholas 'Nick' Hudson #1
Notes
Episode: "#1.7922"
1996
New York Undercover
Role(s)
Officer Nick Caso
Notes
Episode: "Unis"
Harvest of Fire
Role(s)
George
Notes
Television film
Swift Justice
Role(s)
Rick
Notes
Episode: "Stones"
1997
Rose Hill
Role(s)
Cole Clayborne
Notes
Television film
1998
Four Corners
Role(s)
Caleb Haskell
Notes
2 episodes
1999
Seasons of Love
Role(s)
Adult Hocking
Notes
Television film
2002
Hysterical Blindness
Role(s)
Rick
Notes
Television film
2003
Cold Case
Role(s)
Chris Lassing
Notes
Main role (season 1); 3 episodes
2004
The Secret Service
Role(s)
Charles Brody
Notes
Unsold TV pilot
2005–2020
Role(s)
Grey's Anatomy
Notes
Alex Karev
2009
Private Practice
Role(s)
Episode: "Ex-Life"
2022
The Offer
Role(s)
Marlon Brando
Notes
Miniseries
2024
Accused
Role(s)
Tyler
Notes
Episode: "April's Story"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1995
Another World
Nicholas 'Nick' Hudson
Episode: "#1.7922"
1996
New York Undercover
Officer Nick Caso
Episode: "Unis"
Harvest of Fire
George
Television film
Swift Justice
Rick
Episode: "Stones"
1997
Rose Hill
Cole Clayborne
Television film
1998
Four Corners
Caleb Haskell
2 episodes
1999
Seasons of Love
Adult Hocking
Television film
2002
Hysterical Blindness
Rick
Television film
2003
Cold Case
Chris Lassing
Main role (season 1); 3 episodes
2004
The Secret Service
Charles Brody
Unsold TV pilot
2005–2020
Grey's Anatomy
Alex Karev
Main role (season 1–16); 341 episodes
2009
Private Practice
Episode: "Ex-Life"
2022
The Offer
Marlon Brando
Miniseries
2024
Accused
Tyler
Episode: "April's Story"
· Awards and nominations
2005
Teen Choice Awards
Role(s)
Choice TV Breakout Performance
Notes
Grey's Anatomy
2006
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast)
Notes
Nominated
Gold Derby Awards
Role(s)
Ensemble of the Year (Shared with cast)
Notes
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Role(s)
Best Ensemble in Television (Shared with cast)
Notes
Won
2007
Gold Derby Awards
Role(s)
Ensemble of the Year (Shared with cast)
Notes
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast)
Notes
Won
Golden Nymph Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Actor - Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
2008
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast)
Notes
Nominated
Prism Awards
Role(s)
Performance in a Drama Series Episode
Notes
Nominated
2009
Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline
Role(s)
Nominated
2014
Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Role(s)
Won
2015
People's Choice Awards
Role(s)
Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Notes
Nominated
2016
Nominated
2017
Won
2018
The Male TV Star of 2018
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Association
Category
Work
Result
2005
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Breakout Performance
Grey's Anatomy
Nominated
2006
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast)
Nominated
Gold Derby Awards
Ensemble of the Year (Shared with cast)
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Best Ensemble in Television (Shared with cast)
Won
2007
Gold Derby Awards
Ensemble of the Year (Shared with cast)
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast)
Won
Golden Nymph Award
Outstanding Actor - Drama Series
Nominated
2008
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast)
Nominated
Prism Awards
Performance in a Drama Series Episode
Nominated
2009
Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline
Nominated
2014
Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
Won
2015
People's Choice Awards
Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Nominated
2016
Nominated
2017
Won
2018
The Male TV Star of 2018
Nominated

References

  1. HB Studio Alumni
    https://hbstudio.org/about-hb-studio/alumni/
  2. Moose Roots U.S. Census Records
    https://archive.today/20160515145845/http://birth-records.mooseroots.com/l/9930940/Justin-Willman-Chambers
  3. filmreference.com
    http://www.filmreference.com/film/60/Justin-Chambers.html
  4. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOfux9LaO5A
  5. TV.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190327222720/http://www.tv.com/people/justin-chambers/biography/
  6. Buddytv.com
    http://www.buddytv.com/info/justin-chambers-info.aspx
  7. TVguide.com
    https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-chambers/bio/159542
  8. Chambers takes 'Anatomy,' cops lead in 'Belles'
  9. TVguide.com
    https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-chambers/credits/159542
  10. Grey's Anatomy
    https://deadline.com/2020/01/justin-chambers-leaving-greys-anatomy-exit-15-years-16-seasons-alex-karev-abc-1202826876/
  11. Grey's Anatomy
    https://deadline.com/2021/07/justin-chambers-marlon-brando-post-greys-anatomy-the-offer-1234788916/
  12. Accused
    https://www.tvinsider.com/1156822/accused-justin-chambers-taylor-schilling-aprils-story/
  13. "Who Is Justin Chambers's Wife? 6 Things to Know About Keisha Chambers"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160531200818/http://www.wetpaint.com/who-is-justin-chambers-wife-6-things-to-know-about-keisha-chambers-638310/
  14. US Magazine
    http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/justin-chambers-25-things-you-dont-know-about-me--2014114
  15. People
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080327225839/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186724,00.html
  16. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
    https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/20/justice-league-the-flashpoint-paradox-review
  17. Grey's Anatomy
    https://tvline.com/2020/01/10/greys-anatomy-justin-chambers-leaves-season-16-alex-final-episode/
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