🔥 Trending David Henrie: Everything to Know About the 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Star

David Henrie is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as Justin Russo in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place ⁸.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born David Clayton Henrie, he began his acting career at a young age, appearing in various television shows and films. Before his breakthrough role, he was featured in popular series like Dr. House, How I Met Your Mother, and Arrested Development ⁷.

Rise to Prominence: Wizards of Waverly Place

Henrie gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Justin Russo, the older brother to Selena Gomez's character, Alex Russo, in Wizards of Waverly Place. The show was a highly successful Disney Channel original series, earning an Emmy Award ⁶.

Post-Wizards Career and Recent Projects

After Wizards of Waverly Place, Henrie continued to expand his career in Hollywood:

• Directing and Producing: In 2018, Henrie directed, co-wrote, and starred in the coming-of-age film This Is the Year. Selena Gomez served as an executive producer for the film, which had a virtual movie premiere in August 2020 ¹.
• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: As of 2026, Henrie is reprising his role as Justin Russo and serves as an executive producer for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a continuation of the original series. The third season of Wizards Beyond is scheduled to be released on August 4 as part of "Monster Summer" on Amazon Prime ³⁶.
• Social Media Presence: Henrie maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, where he shares updates about his projects and personal life ³⁵.

David Henrie's career spans acting, directing, and producing, with a notable return to the universe that brought him widespread fame.