Martin Spanjers

Martin Brian Spanjers (born February 2, 1987) is an American actor. He played Rory Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules from 2002 to 2005, for which he won a Young Artist Award in 2004, and as Justin in Good Luck Charlie (2010-2014).

Martin Spanjers
Born (1987-02-02) February 2, 1987
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1994–present
Notable work
Rory Hennessy in 8 Simple Rules
Parent(s)Frank and Sara Spanjers
Awards

Life and career

Spanjers was born in Tucson, Arizona. His father, Frank, is a facilities administrator, and his mother, Sara, is an artist.[1] He has an older brother, Matt. His paternal grandparents emigrated from the Netherlands, settling in Wisconsin.[2] Spanjers auditioned for the starring role of Malcolm in Malcolm in the Middle, almost getting it, but did get a guest spot in the show's pilot episode. Although he did not make it to Malcolm, he was able to show up in 8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter. Spanjers made a guest appearance as Davie in the first episode of the fourth season of Cold Case, "Rampage". He made guest appearances in many other TV shows as well. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

In 2006 he provided the voice for Sugimura in the English dub of the Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart. Spanjers appeared as Randy Randinger in the sports spoof The Comebacks, released on October 19, 2007.[3] He also shot commercials for Pizza Hut double stuffed pizza, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile.

Spanjers appeared in a music video for the group Three Loco, which includes Andy Milonakis, Dirt Nasty, and Riff Raff.

Filmography
YearTitleRole
TBA Spring Break '83 Ballzack
2016 Angel from Hell P.J.
2014 Black Jesus Ross
2011 Sassy Pants Shayne Pruitt
Better with You Hunter
2010 90210 Barry the Barista
2010-2014 Good Luck Charlie Justin (recurring)
2009 Saving Grace Lance Iverson
2008-09 True Blood Young Sam
2008 Moonlight Paparazzo
2008 iCarly David (Episode- iFence)
2007 Grey's Anatomy Hunter
The Comebacks Randy Randinger
2006 Whisper of the Heart Sugimura (voice, English dub)
Cold Case Davie
2004 Andy Richter Controls the Universe Jake
2003 All About the Andersons Andrew
Home Jake
Kim Possible Malcolm the Wraithmaster (voice)
2002-05 8 Simple Rules Rory Henessey
2002 First Monday Randall
Evil Alien Conquerors Jimmy
2001 The Hughleys Myles
Max Keeble's Big Move Runty Band Member
2000 Touched by an Angel Brian Hanigan
Grosse Pointe (Pilot) Adam
Perfect Game Brian
Malcolm in the Middle (Pilot) Richard
Daddio Max Woods
1998 Two of a Kind Brian
1997 The Ride George
1995 Gei ba ba de xin Brian

Awards
Awards
Year Result Award Category Nominated Work
2001 Nominated Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actor Daddio
2003 Nominated Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actor 8 Simple Rules
2004 Won Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actor
2007 Won WorldFest Houston Drama First Night

References
  1. Villarreal, Phil (18 October 2007). "He's an old pro at 20". Arizona Daily Star. Archived from the original on 12 November 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-01-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "The Comebacks - Stumbling at the Goal Line". The New York Times. 2007-10-20. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
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