Justin Baldoni is an American actor, director, and co-founder of Wayfarer Entertainment.[1] He portrays Rafael Solano in Jane the Virgin.
Career[]
In 2008, Baldoni wrote, produced, and directed his first music video that was selected and showcased at the Dawn Breakers International Film Festival. Shortly thereafter Baldoni directed a short film entitled "The Walk to Fame" for Warner Brothers artist Jason Derulo and various music videos for Brendan James and S-Curve artist Andy Grammer.
He recently partnered with SoulPancake and Emmy-nominated actor Rainn Wilson to create a documentary series titled "My Last Days." The show focuses on people who are terminally ill but refuse to give up on life. Justin hopes the show will inspire people to stop taking the time we have left for granted and begin to appreciate what truly matters. "You don't have to find out you're dying to start living". He is also the producer of his web series, Man Enough.
Private life[]
Baldoni was born in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Medford, Oregon, the son of Sharon and Sam Baldoni. His mother is Jewish and his father is of Italian ancestry. Baldoni was raised in the Bahá'í Faith.
Baldoni played soccer and ran track in high school, and was a radio disc jockey at a local top 40 radio station. Unfortunately, his hopes of playing professional sports were foiled when he tore his hamstring during his senior year. Even with his injury, Baldoni was offered a place on the Long Beach State track team his freshman year at California State University. However, he was not able to fully rehabilitate his hamstring in time, and Baldoni left Long Beach for Los Angeles. While moving into a new apartment building, Baldoni met a manager who advised him to pursue a career in acting. He married Swedish actress Emily Foxler in July 2013. They have a daughter named Maiya Grace Baldoni who was born on June 27, 2015, and a son named Maxwell Ronald-Samuel Baldoni who was born on October 18, 2017.
Filmography[]
| YEAR | TITLE | ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Con Man | Barry Minkow | Title role |
| 2014 | A Fine Step | Marzo Bolivar | |
| 2013 | Not Today | Eli Hill | |
| 2012 | Shadow of Fear | Bobby | TV movie |
| 2011 | Intervention: Cinderella | Aladdin | Short film |
| 2011 | Royal Reunion | Nicky | Short film |
| 2011 | Minkow | Young Barry | |
| 2010 | Unrequited | Todd Brown | |
| 2009 | Knuckle Draggers | Gavin | |
| 2009 | The Forgotten Ones | Peter | Video |
| 2008 | The House Bunny | Waiter (uncredited) | |
| 2005 | The Helix... Loaded | Jason | |
| 2005 | Yesterday's Dreams | Pat |
| YEAR | TITLE | ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014—2019 | Jane the Virgin | Rafael Solano | Starring role |
| 2017 | Madam Secretary | Kevin Park | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Happy Endings | Marcus | TV series |
| 2012 | Blackout | Josh Martin | TV series |
| 2012 | Undercover Bridesmaid | Jake | TV movie |
| 2011-2012 | Single Ladies | Derek | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | CSI: NY | Heath Kirkfield | Episode: "Out of the Sky" |
| 2010 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Graham Darros | TV series |
| 2009 | Heroes | Alex Woolsey | Episodes "Building 26" "Exposed" |
| 2008 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Diego | Episode: "Foiled Again" |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Damon Argento | Episode: "Cyber-Levity" |
| 2005-2006 | Everwood | Reid Bardem | 15 episodes |
| 2005 | Charmed | Salko | Episode: "Something Wicca This Way Goes" |
| 2005 | Spring Break Shark Attack | J.T. | TV movie |
| 2005 | JAG | Azzam | Episode: "Bridging the Gulf" |
| 2004 | Wedding Daze | Guillermo Valerio | TV movie |
| 2004 | The Young and the Restless | Ben |
Photos[]
Media[]
- Xfinity TV Blog | Who's That Guy?
- Entertainment Drive Thru | Justin Baldoni