Justin Bartha

**Justin Lee Bartha**, born July 21, 1978, is a well-known American actor noted for his substantial contribution to the film industry. Famous for his roles like Riley Poole in the National Treasure film series and Doug Billings in The Hangover trilogy, Bartha has demonstrated his versatile acting prowess time and again. Amongst his acclaimed television performances are David Sawyer in the NBC comedy series The New Normal and Colin Morrello in the CBS All Access, now Paramount+, legal and political drama The Good Fight. His acting journey began with a production assistant role on the film Analyze This, following which his debut on-screen appearance was as a clubgoer in his first movie, 54. Bartha showcased his creative range, writing, producing, and starring in an MTV pilot called The Dustin and Justin Show. His career took a turn with attention-grabbing performances in critically bashed Gigli and the National Treasure franchise. He also dipped his toes into indie drama with Holy Rollers and Broadway with the revival of the play, Lend Me a Tenor. Known for always delivering riveting performances, his work in Jesse Eisenberg's plays and role in the critically acclaimed standalone episode in the third season of Atlanta testify to his acting calibre. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bartha moved to West Bloomfield, Michigan, at the age of eight. Raised in a Reform Jewish family, Justin's path to acting was laid after graduating from West Bloomfield High School in 1996 when he moved to New York City and studied filmmaking and theatre at New York University's Tisch School of Arts. His personal life is as fulfilling as his professional one, being married to Pilates instructor and creator of B The Method, Lia Smith, with whom he has two daughters.