Justin Pierce
Justin Charles Pierce (born March 21, 1975 in London , † July 10, 2000 in Las Vegas ) was an American actor .
Pierce was born in London and moved to New York with his family as a toddler, where he spent his youth.
Pierce became known for his first film role, the portrayal of Casper in the US film Kids from 1995 (he was discovered while skating in the park). He also starred in the drama The Camp - Only the Strongest Get Through (USA, 1997), in the thriller One Night in LA (USA, 1999, alternative title Without Any Chance ), in the comedy Next Friday (USA, 2000) as well in two episodes of the family series Malcolm in the middle . His last film, Looking for Leonard , wasn't completed until two years after his death.
On July 10, 2000, Pierce was found hanged in a hotel room in Las Vegas. He had written two farewell letters, the contents of which were not known. Pierce left behind his wife and child.
Filmography
- 1995: Kids
- 1997: A Brother's Kiss
- 1997: The camp - only the strongest get through
- 1998: Myth America
- 1998: Wild Horses
- 1998: Too Pure
- 1999: One Night in LA (Out in Fifty)
- 1999: Freak Weather
- 1999: Pigeonhold
- 2000: Malcolm in the Middle ( Malcolm in the Middle , TV series, 2 episodes)
- 2000: Next Friday
- 2002: Looking for Leonard
Web links
- Justin Pierce in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pierce, Justin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Pierce, Justin Charles |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 21, 1975 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London , England, UK |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 10, 2000 |
| Place of death | Las Vegas , Nevada, USA |