Justin Hartley is an American actor, television producer, and director, born on January 29, 1977, in Knoxville, Illinois. He gained prominence for his roles in both daytime and primetime television series.
Career Highlights:
- Passions (2002–2006): Hartley portrayed Fox Crane in this NBC daytime soap opera.
- Smallville (2006–2011): He played Oliver Queen (Green Arrow) in this popular CW series.
- The Young and the Restless (2014–2016): Hartley took on the role of Adam Newman in this CBS daytime soap opera, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination.
- This Is Us (2016–2022): He starred as Kevin Pearson in this NBC family drama, which received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.
- Tracker (2024–present): Hartley leads this CBS crime drama as Colter Shaw, a “rewardist” who assists law enforcement in locating missing persons.
Personal Life:
Hartley has been married three times. He married actress Lindsay Korman in 2004, and they have a daughter together. They divorced in 2012. In 2017, Hartley married actress Chrishell Stause, but they divorced in 2021. Later that year, he married actress Sofia Pernas, his co-star from “The Young and the Restless.”
Recent Work:
In October 2024, “Tracker” returned for its second season, with Hartley’s character, Colter Shaw, facing new challenges and personal dynamics, including a potential romantic interest that adds complexity to his investigative work.