Martin Brian Spanjers (born February 2, 1987) is an American actor. He played Rory Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules from 2002 to 2005, for which he won a Young Artist Award in 2004, and as Justin in Good Luck Charlie (2010–2014).
Life and career Spanjers was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. His father, Frank, is a facilities administrator, and his mother, Sara, is an artist. He has an older brother, Matt. His paternal grandparents emigrated from the Netherlands, settling in Wisconsin. Spanjers auditioned for the starring role of Malcolm in Malcolm in the Middle, almost getting it, but did get a guest spot in the show's pilot episode. Although he did not make it to Malcolm, he was able to show up in 8 Simple Rules. Spanjers made a guest appearance as Davie in the first episode of the fourth season of Cold Case, "Rampage." He made guest appearances in many other TV shows as well. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
In 2006, he provided the voice for Sugimura in the English dub of the Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart. Spanjers appeared as Randy Randinger in the sports spoof The Comebacks, released on October 19, 2007. He also shot commercials for Pizza Hut double stuffed pizza, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile.
Spanjers appeared in a music video for the group Three Loco, which includes Andy Milonakis, Dirt Nasty, and Riff Raff.
Filmography Year Title Role 2019Body at Brighton RockDavey 2016Angel from HellP.J. 2014Black JesusRoss 2011Sassy PantsShayne PruittBetter with YouHunter201090210Barry the Barista2010–2012Good Luck CharlieJustin (recurring)2009Saving GraceLance Iverson2009Just PeckMarty Binkman2008–2009True BloodYoung Sam2008MoonlightPaparazzo2008iCarlyDavid (Episode- iFence)2007Grey's AnatomyHunterThe ComebacksRandy Randinger2006Whisper of the HeartSugimura (voice, English dub)Cold CaseDavie2004Andy Richter Controls the UniverseJake2003All About the AndersonsAndrewHomeJakeKim PossibleMalcolm the Wraithmaster (voice)2002–20058 Simple RulesRory Henessey2002First MondayRandallEvil Alien ConquerorsJimmy2001The HughleysMylesMax Keeble's Big MoveRunty Band Member2000Touched by an AngelBrian HaniganGrosse Pointe (Pilot)AdamPerfect GameBrianMalcolm in the Middle (Pilot)RichardDaddioMax Woods1998Two of a KindBrian1997The RideGeorge1995My Father Is a HeroJohnny Kung (English dub)
Awards Awards Year Result Award Category Nominated Work 2001 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actor Daddio 2003 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actor8 Simple Rules 2004 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actor 2007 WorldFest Houston Drama First Night
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