Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Justin Hartley
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Justin Hartley made an impact.
Justin Hartley is an American actor, producer, and director recognized for his roles in television. He gained initial recognition as Fox Crane in the soap opera *Passions*. Hartley further solidified his career with roles such as Oliver Queen in *Smallville*, and Adam Newman in *The Young and the Restless*, receiving a Daytime Emmy nomination for the latter. He also had recurring roles in *Revenge* and *Mistresses*, contributing to his presence in television drama series.
13 hours ago : Justin Hartley Named Knox College 2026 Commencement Speaker: A Legacy Cemented
Justin Hartley, Western Illinois native and CBS's 'Tracker' star, will deliver Knox College's 2026 commencement address. This honor recognizes Hartley's successful career and lasting impact.
2002: Portrayal of Fox Crane on Passions
From 2002 Justin Hartley portrayed Fox Crane on the NBC daytime soap opera Passions.
2006: Role as Oliver Queen in Smallville
In 2006, Justin Hartley played Oliver Queen in the WB/CW television series Smallville.
2006: Starring Role in Aquaman Pilot and Role in Smallville
In 2006, Justin Hartley played the starring role as Aquaman in a television pilot for The CW titled Aquaman (or Mercy Reef), and he also played billionaire Oliver Queen on the CW series Smallville.
2008: Return to Smallville as Regular Cast Member 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.
2010: Co-writing Smallville Episode
In 2010, Justin Hartley co-wrote the Smallville episode "Sacrifice".
2011: Directing Smallville Episode
In 2011, Justin Hartley directed the Smallville episode "Dominion".
2011: End of Smallville Role
In 2011, Justin Hartley's role as Oliver Queen on the WB/CW television series Smallville came to an end.
2013: Recurring Role in Revenge
From 2013, Justin Hartley had a recurring role as Patrick Osbourne in the ABC primetime soap opera Revenge.
February 2014: Lead Role in Damaged Goods Pilot
In February 2014, Justin Hartley landed the lead role of Tim in the ABC comedy pilot Damaged Goods.
March 2014: Recurring Role in Mistresses
In March 2014, Justin Hartley was cast in a recurring role in the second season of the ABC drama series Mistresses.
November 2014: Role as Adam Newman on 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.
2014: Role as Adam Newman in The Young and the Restless
In 2014, Justin Hartley began playing Adam Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.
2015: Cast in This Is Us
In 2015, it was announced that Justin Hartley was cast in This Is Us.
September 2016: Departure from The Young and the Restless
In September 2016, Justin Hartley played the role of Adam Newman for the last time on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.
September 2016: Debut of This Is Us
In September 2016, the NBC drama series This Is Us, starring Justin Hartley, debuted.
2016: End of The Young and the Restless Role
In 2016, Justin Hartley ended his role as Adam Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.
2016: Starring Role in This Is Us
In 2016, Justin Hartley gained wider attention for starring as Kevin Pearson in the NBC drama series This Is Us.
2017: Co-starring Role in A Bad Moms Christmas
In 2017, Justin Hartley had a co-starring role in the comedy film A Bad Moms Christmas.
August 2020: Signing on to Star and Produce The Noel Diary
In August 2020, Justin Hartley signed on to star and executive produce a film adaptation of The Noel Diary.
2022: Starring in The Noel Diary
In 2022, Justin Hartley starred in the film The Noel Diary.
2024: Stars in Tracker
As of 2024 Justin Hartley stars in the series Tracker, of which he is also an executive producer.
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