Justice Smith

Justice Elio Smith (born August 9, 1995) is an American actor who is acclaimed for his roles in films such as Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), Detective Pikachu (2019), All the Bright Places (2020), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), and I Saw the TV Glow (2024). He was born in Los Angeles, California, and is a graduate from the Orange County School of the Arts. His acting career was kickstarted in 2014, appearing in Nickelodeon's superhero comedy series The Thundermans. His notable performance as Marcus "Radar" Lincoln in the 2015 film Paper Towns led to his breakout lead role of Ezekiel Figuero in Netflix's musical drama series The Get Down. He was also listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 List. His performance in the blockbuster Pokémon Detective Pikachu skyrocketed his career. He's an avid Pokémon fan with his favorite being Totodile. He engages to raise funds for non-profit charities including Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Smith's talent and zeal for acting led him to star alongside Elle Fanning in All the Bright Places, and partake in Acting for a Cause, a live classic play and screenplay reading series. He even attempted method acting by residing in a run-down Bronx apartment. Besides his remarkable cinematic career, Smith is also cherished for his theatre performances, notably in the Off-Broadway stage production of Yen by Anna Jordan, and readings for Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, and Kenneth Lonergan's This is Our Youth. Smith took a bold step by announcing his queer identify on Instagram in June 2020 further cementing his status as an influential figure in the entertainment industry.