Justice Smith

Justice Smith's acting career has spanned a range of diverse roles, from blockbusters such as "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Detective Pikachu," and "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" to critically acclaimed performances in "All the Bright Places," "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," and "I Saw the TV Glow". His work has garnered much recognition, with nominations for numerous awards, including a Drama Desk Award and a Lucille Lortel Award for his role in "Yen," and a Black Reel Award and Pena de Prata for his role in the TV series "Generation". Smith's performances have also been acknowledged with nominations at the Gotham Awards and Film Independent Spirit Awards.

In addition to his film and television roles, Smith has shown his versatility through other mediums. He has been nominated for the New York Game Awards' Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game for his role in the video game "The Quarry". Smith also participated in Acting for a Cause in 2020, performing in live readings to raise funds for nonprofit organizations. In 2024, he was honored with the Variety & Golden Globe's Breakthrough Artist Awards for his roles in "I Saw the TV Glow" and "The American Society of Magical Negroes".

Smith's passion for his craft is strongly evidenced by his commitment to diverse roles and performances. He publicly identifies as queer and has voiced support for Black queer and trans lives. His affinity for the Pokémon franchise since childhood led him to star in Legendary's live-action Pokémon film. Smith's future promises continued growth and recognition, with nominations for the Dorian Awards' Film Performance of the Year and The Queerties' Favorite Film Performance for his role in "I Saw the TV Glow" in 2025.