Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Justin Hartley

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 27, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Justin Hartley made an impact.

Justin Hartley is an American actor, producer, and director known for his work in television. He gained prominence for his roles as Fox Crane in "Passions," Oliver Queen in "Smallville," and Adam Newman in "The Young and the Restless," the latter earning him a Daytime Emmy nomination. Hartley also held recurring roles in "Revenge" and "Mistresses," solidifying his presence in both daytime and primetime television.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: Portrayal of Fox Crane on Passions

From 2002 Justin Hartley portrayed Fox Crane on the NBC daytime soap opera Passions.

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2006: Departure from Passions and Role on Smallville

In 2006, Justin Hartley concluded his role as Fox Crane on Passions. He also took on the role of Oliver Queen on the WB/CW television series Smallville.

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2006: Aquaman Pilot and Smallville Role

In 2006, Justin Hartley played Aquaman in a television pilot for The CW titled Aquaman, and had a seven-episode run as Oliver Queen on Smallville.

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2008: Return to Smallville and Starring in Red Canyon

In 2008, Justin Hartley returned to Smallville as a regular cast member and starred as Tom in the film Red Canyon.

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2010: Co-writing a Smallville Episode

In 2010, Justin Hartley co-wrote the "Sacrifice" episode of Smallville.

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2011: End of Smallville Role

In 2011, Justin Hartley concluded his role as Oliver Queen on the WB/CW television series Smallville.

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2011: Directing a Smallville Episode

In 2011, Justin Hartley directed the "Dominion" episode of Smallville.

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2013: Recurring Role in Revenge

From 2013 Justin Hartley had a recurring role as Patrick Osbourne in the ABC primetime soap opera Revenge.

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February 2014: Landing Lead Role in Damaged Goods Pilot

In February 2014, Justin Hartley landed the lead role of Tim opposite Anna Camp in the ABC comedy pilot Damaged Goods, which was not picked up to series.

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March 2014: Recurring Role in Mistresses

In March 2014, Justin Hartley was cast in a recurring role as plastic surgeon Scott Trosman in the second season of the ABC drama series Mistresses.

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November 2014: Taking Over Role in The Young and the Restless

In November 2014, Justin Hartley took over the role of Adam Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.

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2014: Roles in Revenge and The Young and the Restless

In 2014, Justin Hartley had a recurring role in Revenge and began playing Adam Newman on The Young and the Restless.

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2015: Cast in This Is Us

In 2015, Justin Hartley was cast in a series regular role on the NBC drama series This Is Us.

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September 2016: Departure from The Young and the Restless

In September 2016, Justin Hartley concluded his role as Adam Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.

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September 2016: Debut of This Is Us

In September 2016, the NBC drama series This Is Us, starring Justin Hartley, debuted.

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2016: Starring in This Is Us

In 2016, Justin Hartley began starring as Kevin Pearson in the NBC drama series This Is Us.

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2016: Departure from The Young and the Restless and Role in Mistresses

In 2016, Justin Hartley ended his role as Adam Newman on The Young and the Restless. He also had recurring roles in the final three seasons of Mistresses.

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