Justice Leak
Justice Leak was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. His father, George, a former police officer, named his daughter, Liberty and son, Justice after vowing to do so while a young soldier in Vietnam. "My Dad said if he made it back home, he'd give us these names after his love for his country." During his childhood, Justice was anything but fond of his name. "As a kid, you don't want to stick out. And when I was introduced to people, my name was (and still is) a conversation starter, which for me was a nightmare." Leak said. "But as you get older, you realize that it's good to have something that makes you different from everyone else." Leak was a shy kid who "could easily blend into the walls." His quiet nature, however, made him a keen observer of human behavior, a skill that has served him well. "All my life's experiences -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- have been preparing me to do this thing (acting). That's why I'm so thankful that I wasn't a popular kid!" His first stint in the spotlight came during his senior year at Jefferson Davis High School. He was chosen to lead the marching band, and recalls his experience as drum major as the "best of both worlds in terms of performing and music." "For the first time, I was in a leadership position," Leak said. "I couldn't hide behind anybody else, and looking back, that was the beginning point for me coming out of my shell." After graduation, Leak attended college in Texas and later Auburn University. While there, he became involved in the drama department, mainly working behind the scenes. But that all changed when he helped a classmate with an audition. "I told the director that I wasn't auditioning and was only helping," Leak said. "Afterwards, he stepped up and said, 'Why aren't you auditioning? You would be great in one of the leads.'" His first role was the lead in Arthur Miller's, "The Crucible." During his senior year, he starred in every main stage play produced at Auburn and earned two Irene Ryan Award nominations. He was also named "best actor" by the university's faculty and students. After earning a degree in theatre arts, Leak moved to Atlanta and was signed to the agency, People Store. He began doing commercials for companies such as Verizon Wireless, and later, had small roles in TV shows and independent films. His agent felt he could do more and sent his resume to the casting directors for "The Great Debaters," a career changing moment. As the buzz of The Great Debaters crossed the country, so did Justice, making his move from the east to the west coast; capitalizing on the momentum of this success. Once in Los Angeles, he was quickly signed by two leading agencies and booked back to back to back guest starring roles on three major network shows within a month's time - and the momentum shows no signs of slowing anytime soon. Leak plans to remain humble, no matter how successful he becomes. "I want to be known as a good soul with a kind heart, and a great artist who had the chance to make a difference in this world for the better and succeeded."
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- 2023 ยทSouthern Gospelas T.L. Whittmore
- 2022 ยทThe Staircaseas Tom Maher
- 2020 ยท19 Covid Laneas Trevor
- 2019 ยทFor All Mankindas Peter
- 2019 ยทPatsy & Lorettaas Doyle Wilburn
- 2019 ยทRaising Dionas Lars
- 2019 ยทSwamp Thingas Deputy Tyler
- 2019 ยทGodzilla: King of the Monstersas Monarch Officer Martin
- 2017 ยทS.W.A.T.as Bartis
- 2017 ยทThe Hammeras Chase
- 2017 ยทAmerican Madeas DEA Agent Winter
- 2016 ยทPreacheras Preacher
- 2015 ยทSupergirlas Hellgrammite
- 2015 ยทInsurgentas Amity Divergent Husband
- 2015 ยทPowersas Kutter
- 2014 ยทHalt and Catch Fireas Neil
- 2013 ยทImplantedas Ethan Galloway
- 2010 ยทThe Walking Deadas Knife Smock Man
- 2009 ยทThe Vampire Diariesas Malcolm
- 2009 ยทFatal Secretsas Coleman
- 2007 ยทThe Great Debatersas Harland Osbourne
- 2007 ยทWomen's Murder Clubas
- 2007 ยทMoonlightas Ray Fordham
- 2007 ยทK-Villeas
- 2003 ยทCold Caseas Robby Boreki (1973)