Justin’s Personal Favorite, Attack of the Growling Eyeball

It’s not a film that Justin Martin has acted but the title of a book that he loves to read. It was revealed in the just concluded Los Angeles Film Festival, which he attended. As part of this festival, its organizers had arranged a ‘Family Day Book Reading’ event. Justin took part in it along with Kim Wayens. The book he chose was ‘Attack of the Growling Eyeballs (Who Shrunk Daniel Funk?)’.

It was an amusing selection from Justin as it is a fun and delightful book. This book is written by none other than Lin Oliver who is not only a seasoned children’s book writer but also the successful producer of several family movies. ‘Attack of the Growling Eyeballs’ narrates the story of a boy named Daniel Funk who one day finds himself shrunk down to the size of his toe. Later he realizes that shrinking runs in his family and during his escapades discovers his twin brother, Pablo Funk, and also the secret behind his shrinking.

Justin read out this book to some younger kids who were delighted to see their favorite star and listen to his reading. Justin spent some time with the kids and went on to attend the premiere of the movie ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’.

The Young Face of Popular Stars

Two movies with very intriguing storylines, are hitting the theatres this autumn. Joe Wright’s ‘The Soloist’ and Gary Fleder’s ‘The Express’. Both of them have as protagonists, two very popular African American actors. While Jamie Foxx stars in the former, ‘Finding Forrester’ star Rob Brown takes the lead in the latter.

But what’s most common between the two movies? You’ll observe the presence of young Justin Martin in both the flicks. He plays the teenage version of the stars. You’ll be amazed to see the uncanny resemblance he carries with both the actors. Fits the bill perfectly. We’ll probably see him taking on the mantle and filling in their large shoes as an adult actor very soon.

Justin Martin- A Child Prodigy

It’s the age of hybrid kids. Really! Children have their five fingers dipped in five different things now. They want to be a jack of all and a master of all as well. When we marvel at the child actors emoting like their adult counterparts, we think it’s so commendable for their age. But reading a biography on some child actors proves our ignorance that they are skilled in a lot more than just acting.

This space talks about Justin Martin, who is one really special child actor. He’s 14, and has been in the acting business since seven. Look at the list at his credits in such a short span; in television, he’s been a part of episodic roles in ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ and ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, and later in Nickelodeon’s ‘Drake & Josh’, and CBS’s ‘Judging Amy’.

On big screen, Justin’s in the cast of movies like ‘Doing Hard Time’, ‘Black Water Transit’, and upcoming flicks like ‘The Express’ and ‘The Soloist’. Justin has also done theatre. He played young Simba in Broadway’s take on ‘The Lion King’ in 2006. That set the platform for his role as Travis Younger, in the television movie ‘A Raisin in the Sun’, which was invited at the Sundance Film Festival.

Justin’s also got his CV full with commercials for brands like Mercedes, Shoney’s and Bounty paper towels. Wait on, that’s just not it. This super kid is a talented dancer and singer, who pens his own compositions. He plays the trumpet, drums and piano, and has now learnt to play the cello during the making of ‘The Soloist’. The boy must be something, since he’s also learnt hoofing style of tap dancing, to add to his other talents. This honor student/member of the National Honor Society unquestionably proves that it IS the age of hybrid kids.

High School Musical 3 Star Justin Martin

Justin Martin stars as Donny Dion, in the upcoming release of High School Musical 3. Donny Dion is the ball boy on a basketball team that idolizes Troy (Zac Efron) and Chad (Corbin Bleu).

Justin's sister was a fan of High School Musical, before he went to the first audition, so when the agency called for him to do a casting, he was very excited. In the audition he had to sing HSM song and learn HSM dances. Once Justin got the role, he had to go through a month and a half of dance and scene rehearsals. For 30 hours a week he studied just about every form of dance you can think of.

In Justin's free time he enjoy's going to the movies and playing video games like Super Mario Smash Bros and Rock Band.