July 2025

Award-winning actor, producer and director Justin Hartley stars in and executive produces CBS’ hit drama TRACKER, the #1 series on television for the second season in a row. The project hails from his production company, ChangeUp Productions, which inked an overall pod deal with 20^th Television in 2019. In 2025, Hartley signed a new multi-year first look deal with the studio. Under the deal, ChangeUp will continue to develop and produce original, character-driven content across broadcast, cable, streaming and film.

TRACKER marks Hartley’s first marquee project after starring in NBC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series, “This Is Us” opposite Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown and Chrissy Metz. Hartley’s performance as Kevin Pearson earned multiple Critics Choice Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2019, 2020, 2021) and a 2022 award for Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama. Additionally, Hartley and his fellow cast members won back-to-back SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in both 2018 and 2019. Hartley brought his directorial skills to the table while on the show, helming one of the most heartfelt and emotional episodes of the entire series: ep#413 – “A Hell of a Week: Part Three.”

Born in Knoxville, Ill., and raised in Orland Park, Ill., Hartley loved bringing characters to life at an early age and began to take acting seriously once he got to college. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in history and theatre. Upon graduation he decided to make the move to Los Angeles, packing up his truck with no money or job to give the entertainment industry a shot. In 2002, Hartley landed his first regular gig on the daytime soap “Passions,” a role he held until 2006. He went on to star as billionaire Oliver Queen (the Green Arrow) on the long-running hit CW series “Smallville.” When that show came to an end, Hartley appeared on a handful of hit series including, “Chuck,” “Castle” and “Hart of Dixie.” In 2012, he starred as a series regular on the medical drama “Emily Owens, M.D.,” opposite Mamie Gummer. Throughout 2013-16, Hartley juggled a handful of projects, appearing on 12 episodes of ABC’s “Revenge,” 16 episodes of the summertime drama “Mistresses,” and taking over the role of Adam Newman in THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS on the Network. Hartley was nominated for a 2016 Daytime Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show. While filming “Y&R,” it was announced that Hartley would be joining the cast of NBC’s fall 2016 passion project, “This Is Us.”

In film, Hartley delivers a standout turn in the summer action comedy “Bride Hard” opposite Rebel Wilson. Released theatrically in June 2025, the high-octane ensemble also features Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky, and Academy Award winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph. The film follows a covert agent forced to spring into action when mercenaries crash a destination wedding. He also recently executive produced and starred in “The Noel Diary” for Netflix, which debuted at #1 on the platform in November 2022 and stayed at #1 through the holidays. Other film credits include Netflix’s hit comedy feature “Senior Year” alongside Rebel Wilson, indie “A Lot of Nothing,” “The Hunt” and “Little” for Universal Pictures, “A Bad Moms Christmas” (STX Entertainment), “Another Time,” which he also executive produced, and “Spring Breakdown,” opposite Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers.

While working on screen keeps Hartley busy, he also lends his voice to high-profile projects. He was heard in the Spotify/DC/Warner Bros. podcast “Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind,” starring as Batman opposite Christina Ricci (Harley Quinn) and Billy Magnussen (The Joker). Developed by “Homecoming” writer and executive producer Eli Horowitz, the series debuted in January 2023.

As a producer Hartley and his company ChangeUp Productions recently sold a script commitment to ABC for a drama series titled “No Good Deed,” featuring writer Jeannine Renshaw (“Manifest,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and director Nzingha Stewart (“From Scratch”). Renshaw, Stewart and Hartley will all executive produce the series.

As an entrepreneur Hartley is a co-owner of Revel Spirits, trailblazing a new path in the world of agave spirits. Revel Spirits recently introduced a completely new Agave category called Avila, one that joins the likes of tequila, Mezcal, Sotol and Bacanora.

Hartley is active in multiple organizations that support animal rescue across the nation, and serves on the board of Operation Therapy, a charity that aligns veterans with trained service animals. He is an avid sports fan and his favorite teams include the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. He also loves to travel and spend time with his family. Hartley’s birthday is Jan. 29. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and dog, Paisley. Follow him on social media @justinhartley.