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'''Justin Willman Chambers''' (born July 11, 1970) is an American actor and former model. He is best known for his role as [[Alex Karev|Dr. Alex Karev]] in the ABC television medical drama ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' from 2005 to 2020. Born in [[Ohio]], he went to [[Southeastern Local High School (South Charleston, Ohio)|Southeastern High School]], South Charleston, and later studied acting at New York's [[HB Studio]].<ref>[https://hbstudio.org/about-hb-studio/alumni/ HB Studio Alumni]</ref> Chambers began modeling after being approached by a modeling scout in Paris. He went on to represent fashion brands including [[Calvin Klein (fashion house)|Calvin Klein]], [[Armani]], and [[Dolce & Gabbana]]. Chambers began his acting career with a recurring role in the [[soap opera]] ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]'' and made his [[feature film]] debut with a supporting role in the comedy drama ''[[Liberty Heights]]'' (1999).
'''Justin Chambers''' (born [[July 11]], [[1970]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] and former Calvin Klein [[Model (person)|male fashion model]]. As of 2007, he is starring in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] drama series ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' as [[Dr. Alex Karev]].


In 2005, he was cast as Dr. Alex Karev in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[medical drama]] series ''Grey's Anatomy''. Chambers gained widespread recognition as the series progressed and the character became one of the most popular from the hit series, earning multiple nominations and the 2017 Best TV Network Drama Actor at the [[People's Choice Awards]] as well as nominations for the [[Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Award]].
==Biography==
===Personal life===
Chambers was born in [[Springfield, Ohio]] to Pam and John Chambers. He has a twin brother named Jason, one older brother and two older sisters. He has five children with his wife, Keisha, a former model agency booker: Isabella (b. 1994), twins Maya and Kaila (b. 1996), Eva (b. 1999) and Jackson (b. 2001). His wife and children have recently moved to Los Angeles with Justin from their home in a suburb just outside of New York City.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}


==Early life and education==
===Career===
Chambers was born in [[Springfield, Ohio]], on July 11, 1970,<ref name= brth1>{{cite web|url=http://birth-records.mooseroots.com/l/9930940/Justin-Willman-Chambers|work=Moose Roots U.S. Census Records|title=Justin Willman Chambers|access-date=May 15, 2016|archive-url= https://archive.today/20160515145845/http://birth-records.mooseroots.com/l/9930940/Justin-Willman-Chambers|archive-date=May 15, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> to Pamela Sue (Willman) and John William Eugene Chambers II, who were both [[Sheriffs in the United States|deputy sheriffs]].<ref name= brth1/><ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.filmreference.com/film/60/Justin-Chambers.html |title= Justin Chambers Biography (1970–)| website = filmreference.com | accessdate = December 28, 2012}}</ref> Chambers was raised in Springfield. He aspired to be a [[dentist]]. He has a [[fraternal twin]] brother, Jason; one older brother, John Jr. (Chip); and two older sisters, Mia and Susan. The twins were frequently hospitalized as children due to persistent bouts of pneumonia.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOfux9LaO5A |archive-url= https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/cOfux9LaO5A |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live |title= Justin Chambers on ellen|website=[[YouTube]] |date= October 11, 2006 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> He and Jason attended [[Southeastern Local High School (South Charleston, Ohio)|Southeastern High School]] in South Charleston, Ohio. Justin later moved to New York, where he studied for four years at HB Studio and Ron Stetson Studios.<ref>{{cite web| title= Justin Chambers |url= http://www.tv.com/people/justin-chambers/biography/|publisher= | website = [[TV.com]] |access-date= May 21, 2016}}</ref>
Chambers was discovered by a modeling scout on the [[Paris]] ''[[Paris Metro|Metro]]'' and went on to represent [[Calvin Klein]] in a fragrance campaign. He worked throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States for CK and Armani. After deciding on an acting career, he moved to New York, where he studied at H.B. Studios for four years. That landed him a few television roles, including ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]'' and ''[[New York Undercover]]''. More recently, he starred in several movies, notably ''[[The Wedding Planner]]'' (2001, alongside [[Jennifer Lopez]]), ''[[The Musketeer]]'' (2001) ''[[Southern Belles]]'' (2005), ''[[The Zodiac (film)|The Zodiac]]'' (2005), and the HBO original movie ''[[Hysterical Blindness]]'' (2002).

==Career==
[[File:Justin Cambers Monte Carlo 2014.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7|Chambers at the [[Monte-Carlo Television Festival]] in 2014]]
Chambers was discovered by a modelling scout on the [[Paris Metro]] and went on to star in advertising campaigns for [[Calvin Klein]]'s fragrance range. He worked throughout [[Europe]], [[Japan]], and the United States for Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana.<ref name=bud>{{cite web| url= http://www.buddytv.com/info/justin-chambers-info.aspx |title=Justin Chambers Biography |publisher= | website = Buddytv.com |access-date= October 13, 2013}}</ref> After deciding on an acting career, he relocated to [[New York City]] in the early 1990s, where he studied at the HB Studio.<ref name=tvg>{{cite web| url= http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-chambers/bio/159542 |title=Justin Chambers Biography |publisher= |work = [[TV Guide|TVguide.com]] |date= November 28, 2012 |access-date= October 13, 2013}}</ref> Studios and Ron Stetson Studios for four years.

His first major acting role was in the music video "[[Ants Marching]]" by [[Dave Matthews Band]] in 1995. He went on to land a few television roles, including a contract role as the original Nicholas Hudson in the [[NBC]] soap opera ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]'', and ''[[New York Undercover]]''. In 1998, he was cast as series regular in the short-lived [[CBS]] primetime soap opera ''[[Four Corners (U.S. TV series)|Four Corners]]''. Chambers has also appeared in several television films, such as ''[[Harvest of Fire]]'', ''[[Rose Hill (film)|Rose Hill]]'', and ''[[Seasons of Love (film)|Seasons of Love]]''.

Chambers starred in several films, notably ''[[Liberty Heights]]'' (1999, as Trey, alongside [[Adrien Brody]]), ''[[The Wedding Planner]]'' (2001, as Massimo, alongside [[Jennifer Lopez]]), ''[[The Musketeer]]'' (2001), ''[[Southern Belles]]'' (2005), ''[[The Zodiac (film)|The Zodiac]]'' (2005), and the HBO film ''[[Hysterical Blindness (film)|Hysterical Blindness]]'' (2002). In 2003, Chambers was cast as one of the leads in the [[CBS]] crime drama ''[[Cold Case]]'' but left after appearing in only three of the show's first four episodes.

In August 2004, Chambers was cast as surgical intern Alex Karev in [[Shonda Rhimes]]'s medical drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'', opposite [[Ellen Pompeo]], [[Sandra Oh]], [[Katherine Heigl]], and [[T. R. Knight]].<ref>{{citation |url=|title= Chambers takes 'Anatomy,' cops lead in 'Belles'|date=August 19, 2004 |access-date=}}</ref> In 2006, along with other cast members, he was awarded a [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series]].<ref name=tvg/> In 2009, he also guest-starred on the ''Grey's Anatomy'' spin-off, ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]'', for the ''Grey's Anatomy''/''Private Practice'' crossover event.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-chambers/credits/159542 |title= Justin Chambers Credits |publisher= | work= TVguide.com |date=November 28, 2012 |access-date=October 13, 2013}}</ref> On January 10, 2020, Chambers officially announced his departure from ''Grey's Anatomy'' and that his final episode had aired on November 14, 2019,<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=January 10, 2020 |title=Justin Chambers Leaving ''Grey's Anatomy'' After 15 Years |url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/justin-chambers-leaving-greys-anatomy-exit-15-years-16-seasons-alex-karev-abc-1202826876/ |access-date=January 10, 2020 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> with a farewell episode airing on March 5, 2020.

In 2022, Chambers played actor [[Marlon Brando]] in the [[Paramount+]] series ''[[The Offer]]'', a biographical drama about the production of ''[[The Godfather (film)|The Godfather]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2021-07-08 |title=Justin Chambers To Play Marlon Brando In First Post ''Grey’s Anatomy'' Role On ''The Offer'' Limited Series |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/justin-chambers-marlon-brando-post-greys-anatomy-the-offer-1234788916/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2024, Chambers appeared in an episode of the [[Anthology series|anthology]] series [[Accused (2023 TV series)|Accused]] along with [[Taylor Schilling]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Darwish |first1=Meaghan |date=15 October 2024 |title=''Accused'' Interview: Justin Chambers Explains Road Rage Episode 'April's Story' With Taylor Schilling |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1156822/accused-justin-chambers-taylor-schilling-aprils-story/ |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=TV Insider |publisher=TV Insider}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:JustinChambersMay09.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Chambers at the premiere of ''[[Up (2009 film)|Up]]'' in 2009]]

In 1993, he married Keisha Chambers, a former model agency booker. The two met while Chambers was working for ad campaigns for Calvin Klein and Keisha was working at a modeling agency.<ref name="keisha">{{cite web| last1= Friedman| first1=Molly|title=Who Is Justin Chambers's Wife? 6 Things to Know About Keisha Chambers| url= http://www.wetpaint.com/who-is-justin-chambers-wife-5-things-to-know-about-keisha-chambers-638310/| publisher=[[Wetpaint]]|access-date= May 21, 2016|date=May 31, 2015| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160531200818/http://www.wetpaint.com/who-is-justin-chambers-wife-6-things-to-know-about-keisha-chambers-638310/|archive-date=2016-05-31}}</ref> They have five children:<ref name=bud/> Isabella (b. December 1994), twins Maya and Kaila (b. June 1997), Eva (b. March 1999), and Jackson (b. January 2002). They have adopted two [[rescue dogs]] and own a [[beagle]].<ref name="keisha"/><ref name="25us">{{cite web|title=Justin Chambers: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me| url= http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/justin-chambers-25-things-you-dont-know-about-me--2014114| work= [[US Magazine]] | access-date=May 21, 2016|date=April 11, 2014}}</ref>

Chambers is involved with the nonprofit organization Pentecostal Christian Church mission [[Dream Center]] of [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="25us"/> In late January 2008, he revealed that he suffered from a [[sleep disorder]] and had checked himself into UCLA Medical Center to treat exhaustion after a period of only two hours of sleep each week.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186724,00.html| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080327225839/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186724,00.html| url-status= dead| archive-date= March 27, 2008|title=Justin Chambers Opens Up About Sleep Disorder|work=People|date=March 27, 2008|access-date=May 12, 2016}}</ref> Chambers practices [[hot yoga]] at the 94th percentile.<ref name="25us"/>

== Filmography ==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1999
|''[[Liberty Heights]]''
|Trey Tobelseted
|
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2001
|''[[The Wedding Planner]]''
|Massimo Lenzetti
|
|-
|''[[The Musketeer]]''
|[[Charles de Batz-Castelmore d'Artagnan|D'Artagnan]]
|
|-
| 2002
|''[[Leo (2002 film)|Leo]]''
|Ryan Eames
|
|-
|2003
|''For Which It Stands''
|German Soldier
|Short film
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2005
|''[[Southern Belles]]''
|Rhett Butler
|
|-
|''[[The Zodiac (film)|The Zodiac]]''
|Inspector Matt Parish
|
|-
| 2008
|''[[Lakeview Terrace]]''
|Donnie Eaton
|
|-
| 2010
|''The Happiest Man Alive''
|Sherman
|Short film
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2013
|''[[Broken City (film)|Broken City]]''
|Ryan Blake
|
|-
|''[[Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox]]''
|[[Barry Allen|The Flash / Barry Allen]] (voice)
|Direct-to-video<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yehl |first=Joshua |date=2013-07-20 |title=''Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox'' Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/20/justice-league-the-flashpoint-paradox-review |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1995
|''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]''
|Nicholas 'Nick' Hudson #1
|Episode: "#1.7922"
|-
| rowspan=3 | 1996
|''[[New York Undercover]]''
|Officer Nick Caso
|Episode: "Unis"
|-
|''[[Harvest of Fire]]''
|George
|Television film
|-
|''[[Swift Justice]]''
|Rick
|Episode: "Stones"
|-
|1997
|''[[Rose Hill (film)|Rose Hill]]''
|Cole Clayborne
|Television film
|-
|1998
|''[[Four Corners (American TV series)|Four Corners]]''
|Caleb Haskell
|2 episodes
|-
|1999
|''[[Seasons of Love (film)|Seasons of Love]]''
|Adult Hocking
|Television film
|-
|2002
|''[[Hysterical Blindness (film)|Hysterical Blindness]]''
|Rick
|Television film
|-
|2003
|''[[Cold Case]]''
|Chris Lassing
| Main role (season 1); 3 episodes
|-
|2004
|''The Secret Service''
|Charles Brody
|Unsold TV pilot
|-
|2005–2020
|''[[Grey's Anatomy]]''
|rowspan="2"| [[Alex Karev]]
| Main role (season 1–16); 341 episodes<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2020 |title=Justin Chambers' Last ''Grey's Anatomy'' Episode Has Already Aired — No Big Sendoff Ahead for Alex |url=https://tvline.com/2020/01/10/greys-anatomy-justin-chambers-leaves-season-16-alex-final-episode/}}</ref>
|-
|2009
|''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]''
|Episode: "Ex-Life"
|-
|2022
|''[[The Offer]]''
|[[Marlon Brando]]
|Miniseries
|-
|2024
|''[[Accused (2023 TV series)|Accused]]''
|Tyler
|Episode: "April's Story"
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Association
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
| 2005
| [[Teen Choice Awards]]
| Choice TV Breakout Performance
| rowspan=15 | ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]''
| {{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2006
| [[Screen Actors Guild|Screen Actors Guild Awards]]
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series <small>(Shared with cast)</small>
| {{Nom}}
|-
| [[Gold Derby Awards]]
| Ensemble of the Year <small>(Shared with cast)</small>
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Satellite Awards]]
| |Best Ensemble in Television <small>(Shared with cast)</small>
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2007
| [[Gold Derby Awards]]
| Ensemble of the Year <small>(Shared with cast)</small>
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Screen Actors Guild|Screen Actors Guild Awards]]
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series <small>(Shared with cast)</small>
| {{Won}}
|-
| [[Golden Nymph Award]]
| Outstanding Actor - Drama Series
| {{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2008
| [[Screen Actors Guild|Screen Actors Guild Awards]]
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series <small>(Shared with cast)</small>
| {{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Prism Awards]]
| Performance in a Drama Series Episode
| {{Nom}}
|-
| 2009
| Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2014
| Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline
| {{won}}
|-
| 2015
| rowspan="4" | [[People's Choice Awards]]
| rowspan="3" | Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2016
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2017
| {{won}}
|-
| 2018
| The Male TV Star of 2018
| {{nom}}
|-
|}

==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 27 December 2024

Justin Chambers
Chambers at the Festival de Monte Carlo in 2014
Born
Justin Willman Chambers

(1970-07-11) July 11, 1970 (age 54)
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • business owner
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Keisha Chambers
​
(m. 1993)​
Children5

Justin Willman Chambers (born July 11, 1970) is an American actor and former model. He is best known for his role as Dr. Alex Karev in the ABC television medical drama Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2020. Born in Ohio, he went to Southeastern High School, South Charleston, and later studied acting at New York's HB Studio.[1] Chambers began modeling after being approached by a modeling scout in Paris. He went on to represent fashion brands including Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana. Chambers began his acting career with a recurring role in the soap opera Another World and made his feature film debut with a supporting role in the comedy drama Liberty Heights (1999).

In 2005, he was cast as Dr. Alex Karev in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. Chambers gained widespread recognition as the series progressed and the character became one of the most popular from the hit series, earning multiple nominations and the 2017 Best TV Network Drama Actor at the People's Choice Awards as well as nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award.

Early life and education

[edit]

Chambers was born in Springfield, Ohio, on July 11, 1970,[2] to Pamela Sue (Willman) and John William Eugene Chambers II, who were both deputy sheriffs.[2][3] Chambers was raised in Springfield. He aspired to be a dentist. He has a fraternal twin brother, Jason; one older brother, John Jr. (Chip); and two older sisters, Mia and Susan. The twins were frequently hospitalized as children due to persistent bouts of pneumonia.[4] He and Jason attended Southeastern High School in South Charleston, Ohio. Justin later moved to New York, where he studied for four years at HB Studio and Ron Stetson Studios.[5]

Career

[edit]
Chambers at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in 2014

Chambers was discovered by a modelling scout on the Paris Metro and went on to star in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein's fragrance range. He worked throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States for Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana.[6] After deciding on an acting career, he relocated to New York City in the early 1990s, where he studied at the HB Studio.[7] Studios and Ron Stetson Studios for four years.

His first major acting role was in the music video "Ants Marching" by Dave Matthews Band in 1995. He went on to land a few television roles, including a contract role as the original Nicholas Hudson in the NBC soap opera Another World, and New York Undercover. In 1998, he was cast as series regular in the short-lived CBS primetime soap opera Four Corners. Chambers has also appeared in several television films, such as Harvest of Fire, Rose Hill, and Seasons of Love.

Chambers starred in several films, notably Liberty Heights (1999, as Trey, alongside Adrien Brody), The Wedding Planner (2001, as Massimo, alongside Jennifer Lopez), The Musketeer (2001), Southern Belles (2005), The Zodiac (2005), and the HBO film Hysterical Blindness (2002). In 2003, Chambers was cast as one of the leads in the CBS crime drama Cold Case but left after appearing in only three of the show's first four episodes.

In August 2004, Chambers was cast as surgical intern Alex Karev in Shonda Rhimes's medical drama series Grey's Anatomy, opposite Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, and T. R. Knight.[8] In 2006, along with other cast members, he was awarded a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.[7] In 2009, he also guest-starred on the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice, for the Grey's Anatomy/Private Practice crossover event.[9] On January 10, 2020, Chambers officially announced his departure from Grey's Anatomy and that his final episode had aired on November 14, 2019,[10] with a farewell episode airing on March 5, 2020.

In 2022, Chambers played actor Marlon Brando in the Paramount+ series The Offer, a biographical drama about the production of The Godfather.[11]

In 2024, Chambers appeared in an episode of the anthology series Accused along with Taylor Schilling.[12]

Personal life

[edit]
Chambers at the premiere of Up in 2009

In 1993, he married Keisha Chambers, a former model agency booker. The two met while Chambers was working for ad campaigns for Calvin Klein and Keisha was working at a modeling agency.[13] They have five children:[6] Isabella (b. December 1994), twins Maya and Kaila (b. June 1997), Eva (b. March 1999), and Jackson (b. January 2002). They have adopted two rescue dogs and own a beagle.[13][14]

Chambers is involved with the nonprofit organization Pentecostal Christian Church mission Dream Center of Los Angeles.[14] In late January 2008, he revealed that he suffered from a sleep disorder and had checked himself into UCLA Medical Center to treat exhaustion after a period of only two hours of sleep each week.[15] Chambers practices hot yoga at the 94th percentile.[14]

Filmography

[edit]

Film

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
1999 Liberty Heights Trey Tobelseted
2001 The Wedding Planner Massimo Lenzetti
The Musketeer D'Artagnan
2002 Leo Ryan Eames
2003 For Which It Stands German Soldier Short film
2005 Southern Belles Rhett Butler
The Zodiac Inspector Matt Parish
2008 Lakeview Terrace Donnie Eaton
2010 The Happiest Man Alive Sherman Short film
2013 Broken City Ryan Blake
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox The Flash / Barry Allen (voice) Direct-to-video[16]

Television

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
1995 Another World Nicholas 'Nick' Hudson #1 Episode: "#1.7922"
1996 New York Undercover Officer Nick Caso Episode: "Unis"
Harvest of Fire George Television film
Swift Justice Rick Episode: "Stones"
1997 Rose Hill Cole Clayborne Television film
1998 Four Corners Caleb Haskell 2 episodes
1999 Seasons of Love Adult Hocking Television film
2002 Hysterical Blindness Rick Television film
2003 Cold Case Chris Lassing Main role (season 1); 3 episodes
2004 The Secret Service Charles Brody Unsold TV pilot
2005–2020 Grey's Anatomy Alex Karev Main role (season 1–16); 341 episodes[17]
2009 Private Practice Episode: "Ex-Life"
2022 The Offer Marlon Brando Miniseries
2024 Accused Tyler Episode: "April's Story"

Awards and nominations

[edit]
Year Association Category Work Result
2005 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Breakout Performance Grey's Anatomy Nominated
2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast) Nominated
Gold Derby Awards Ensemble of the Year (Shared with cast) Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Ensemble in Television (Shared with cast) Won
2007 Gold Derby Awards Ensemble of the Year (Shared with cast) Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast) Won
Golden Nymph Award Outstanding Actor - Drama Series Nominated
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Shared with cast) Nominated
Prism Awards Performance in a Drama Series Episode Nominated
2009 Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline Nominated
2014 Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline Won
2015 People's Choice Awards Favorite Dramatic TV Actor Nominated
2016 Nominated
2017 Won
2018 The Male TV Star of 2018 Nominated

References

[edit]
  1. ^ HB Studio Alumni
  2. ^ a b "Justin Willman Chambers". Moose Roots U.S. Census Records. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  3. ^ "Justin Chambers Biography (1970–)". filmreference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  4. ^ "Justin Chambers on ellen". YouTube. October 11, 2006. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "Justin Chambers". TV.com. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Justin Chambers Biography". Buddytv.com. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Justin Chambers Biography". TVguide.com. November 28, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  8. ^ Chambers takes 'Anatomy,' cops lead in 'Belles', August 19, 2004
  9. ^ "Justin Chambers Credits". TVguide.com. November 28, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 10, 2020). "Justin Chambers Leaving Grey's Anatomy After 15 Years". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 8, 2021). "Justin Chambers To Play Marlon Brando In First Post Grey's Anatomy Role On The Offer Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
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