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Justine BatemanAmerican actress, screenwriter and producer
Date of Birth: 19.02.1966
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Justine Bateman
- Rise to Fame
- Career Break and Other Ventures
- Recent Career and Personal Life
Biography of Justine Bateman
Early Life and CareerJustine Tanya Bateman, an American actress, writer, and producer, was born on February 19, 1966, in Rye, New York. Her parents were Victoria Elizabeth, a former flight attendant from England, and Kent Bateman, an acting coach, writer, and director. Justine has a younger brother, actor Jason Bateman. She graduated from Taft High School in California in 1984.
Rise to Fame
Justine gained fame for her role as Mallory Keaton in the sitcom "Family Ties" from 1982 to 1989. Her portrayal of the carefree yet lovable Mallory earned her two Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. Her on-screen brother, Alex P. Keaton, was played by Michael J. Fox. Justine also appeared in various TV shows and films during this time, including episodes of "Tales from the Darkside" and as a host on "Saturday Night Live." In 1988, she starred in the film "Satisfaction," alongside Julia Roberts and Liam Neeson.
Career Break and Other Ventures
Following her success in the entertainment industry, Justine took a break and opened her clothing company called "Justine Bateman Designs" in 2000. The company specialized in unique handmade knitwear and was sold in popular stores such as BendelsNY, Saks, and Fred Segal. She managed the business until 2003. Justine then returned to television, starring in the miniseries "Out of Order" alongside Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman, and Bill Macy.
Recent Career and Personal Life
In recent years, Justine has made appearances in popular TV shows such as "Desperate Housewives," "Men in Trees," "Modern Family," "Californication," and "Psych." She also wrote her first screenplay for the Disney children's series "Wizards of Waverly Place" and adapted the novel series "The Clique" for Warner Bros. Justine married Mark Fluent in 2001, and they have two children together named Duke and Gianetta. She was a member of the Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors until July 2009 and is an advocate for net neutrality. Justine also holds a pilot's license for single-engine aircraft and is a certified diver.
