Justin Bartha Biography: Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Theater, Awards, Films, Music Video

 Justin Lee Bartha, better known as Justin Bartha, is a versatile American actor who has won over audiences with his charm and comedic timing in blockbuster hits like The Hangover trilogy and National Treasure.

Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and raised in Michigan, Justin’s journey from a high school theater enthusiast to a Hollywood star showcases his talent and dedication.

With a knack for balancing comedy and drama, he’s also shone on Broadway and in TV shows like The Good Fight.

Profile

• Full Name: Justin Lee Bartha
• Stage Name: Justin Bartha
• Born: July 21, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer
• Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
• Religion: Jewish (Reform)
• Parents: Stephen Bartha, Betty Bartha
• Siblings: Jeffrey Bartha (older brother)
• Spouse: Lia Smith (m. 2014)
• Children: Asa Charlotte Bartha, Ruby Bartha (daughters)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $16,000,000 to $25,000,000

Early Life

Justin Lee Bartha was born on July 21, 1978, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Stephen Bartha, a commercial real estate agent, and Betty Bartha, a school teacher. At age eight, his family moved to West Bloomfield, Michigan, where he grew up in a Reform Jewish household.

His ethnicity is Jewish, with family roots in Austria, Germany, Russia, and Poland. As a child, Justin was drawn to the arts, finding inspiration in classic 1970s films. A tennis injury at 15 led him to acting, and he discovered his passion during a high school production of Inherit the Wind, where he played a janitor and felt truly alive on stage. Alongside his older brother Jeffrey, Justin’s supportive family encouraged his creative pursuits, setting the stage for his career.

Education

Justin Bartha graduated from West Bloomfield High School in 1996. He then moved to New York City to attend New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking and Theater.

Career

Justin Bartha began his career as a production assistant on Analyze This (1999) before making his acting debut in the 1998 film 54 as an uncredited clubgoer. In 2003, he appeared in Gigli alongside Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, though the film was critically panned.

His breakthrough came in 2004 as Riley Poole, the tech-savvy sidekick in National Treasure, a role he reprised in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) and the Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge of History (2022–2023). In 2009, he gained widespread fame as Doug Billings in The Hangover, starring with Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis, and returned for The Hangover Part II (2011) and Part III (2013).

Other films include Failure to Launch (2006), The Rebound (2009) with Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Sweet Girl (2021) with Jason Momoa. On TV, he starred in Teachers (2006), The New Normal (2012–2013) as David Sawyer, and The Good Fight (2017–2018) as Colin Morrello.

His theater work includes Lend Me a Tenor (2010) on Broadway, which earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival, and All New People (2011) with Zach Braff. Justin also wrote and directed the short film Highs and Lows (2003) and produced the MTV pilot The Dustin and Justin Show. In 2024, he starred as Jack Langer in Nuked, a comedic film about relationships during a nuclear scare.

Awards & Nominations

• 2003: Stinkers Bad Movie Awards – Nominated for Worst Supporting Actor and Worst Song (“Baby Got Back”) for Gigli
• 2009: Awards Circuit Community Awards – Nominated for Best Cast Ensemble for The Hangover

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @justinbartha
• Facebook: Justin Bartha

Personal Life

Justin Bartha, 47, is married to Lia Smith, a Pilates instructor and creator of B The Method. They wed on January 4, 2014, in Oahu, Hawaii, and have two daughters: Asa Charlotte (b. 2014) and Ruby (b. 2016). Standing at 173 cm and weighing around 69 kg, Justin has dark brown hair and blue eyes. He dated actress Ashley Olsen from 2008 to 2011.

A private person, he values family life in Los Angeles and occasionally shares insights about fatherhood and marriage, as discussed in a 2024 interview about Nuked, where he reflected on relationships during the pandemic. Justin is involved in charitable work, including education reform with Detroit’s Matrix Theatre Company and storytelling initiatives with Playing On Air.

Net Worth

Justin Bartha’s net worth is estimated between $16,000,000 and $25,000,000. His wealth comes from his acting career in films like The Hangover and National Treasure, TV roles, theater performances, and producing projects like The Dustin and Justin Show. He also owns luxury properties in Los Angeles, contributing to his financial success.

Filmography:

• 54 (1998) – Clubgoer (Uncredited)
• Tag (1999) – Kip Woffard (Short Film)
• Carnival Sun (2003) – Brian (Short Film)
• Gigli (2003) – Brian
• National Treasure (2004) – Riley Poole
• Trust the Man (2005) – Jasper Bernard
• Failure to Launch (2006) – Philip “Ace”
• National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) – Riley Poole
• New York, I Love You (2008) – Justin
• The Hangover (2009) – Doug Billings
• Jusqu’à toi (2009) – Jack (Also Executive Producer)
• The Rebound (2009) – Aram Finkelstein
• Holy Rollers (2010) – Yosef Zimmerman
• The Hangover Part II (2011) – Doug Billings
• Dark Horse (2011) – Richard
• The Hangover Part III (2013) – Doug Billings
• CBGB (2013) – Stiv Bators
• Brahmin Bulls (2014) – Alex
• White Girl (2016) – Kelly
• Sticky Notes (2016) – Bryan
• Driven (2018) – Howard Weitzman
• Sorry for Your Loss (2018) – Ken
• Against the Clock (2019) – Peter Hobbs
• Sweet Girl (2021) – Simon Keeley
• Dear Zoe (2022) – David Gladstone
• Nuked (2024) – Jack Langer

Television:

• Strip Search (2004) – Television Film
• Teachers (2006) – Jeff Cahill (Main Cast, 6 episodes)
• WWII in HD (2009) – Jack Werner (Voice, Miniseries, 5 episodes)
• The New Normal (2012–2013) – David Sawyer (Main Cast, 22 episodes)
• Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life (2016) – Josh Barrett (Main Cast, 13 episodes)
• The Good Fight (2017–2018) – Colin Morrello (Main Cast, 17 episodes)
• Drunk History (2019) – Thomas H. Ince (Episode: “Drunk Mystery II”)
• Godfather of Harlem (2021–2023) – Robert Morgenthau (Recurring, 7 episodes)
• The Other Two (2021) – Himself (Episode: “Brooke & Cary Go to a Fashion Show”)
• Atlanta (2022) – Marshall Johnson (Episode: “The Big Payback”)
• National Treasure: Edge of History (2022) – Riley Poole (Episode: “Charlotte”)

Theater:

• Lend Me a Tenor (2010) – Max (Broadway, Music Box Theatre)
• All New People (2011) – Charlie (Second Stage Theatre)
• Asuncion (2011) – Vinny (Off-Broadway, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater)
• The Sunshine Boys (2013) – Ben (Ahmanson Theatre)
• Permission (2015) – Eric (MCC Theater)

Music Videos:

• Imagine (2014) – Himself (UNICEF World Version)