Justin Long is an American actor and comedian born June 2, 1978. He has gained fame through his roles in comedy and horror films. His notable movies include “Jeepers Creepers,” “Dodgeball,” “Herbie: Fully Loaded,” and “Drag Me to Hell.” He also voiced Alvin Seville in the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movies.
On TV, Long starred in “Ed” and “F Is for Family.” He appeared in Apple’s “Get a Mac” ads with John Hodgman and also featured in Intel’s “Go PC” campaign.
| Full Name | Justin Jacob Long |
| Date of Birth | June 2, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Fairfield, Connecticut, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (174 cm) |
| Spouse | Kate Bosworth |
| Net Worth | $14 million |
Justin Long’s Early Life and Education
Justin Long grew up as the middle child of three boys in Fairfield Connecticut. His father R. James Long was a professor of philosophy and Latin at Fairfield University and his mother Wendy Lesniak was a stage actress. His grandmother was Sicilian. Long was raised in a fairly conservative Catholic environment. His older brother Damian works as a stage actor and teaches at Weston High School.
Long attended Fairfield College, Preparatory School, a Jesuit high school, and later attended Vassar College. There he joined the sketch comedy group Laughingstock and acted in several plays including Butterflies Are Free.
Justin Long’s Career
Justin Long’s film career spans several popular movies and TV shows. He’s known for roles in “Idiocracy,” “Waiting…,” “Jeepers Creepers,” and “DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story.” He also appeared in “The Break-Up,” “Galaxy Quest,” and “Live Free or Die Hard.”
On TV, he played Warren P. Cheswick on NBC’s “Ed” from 2000 to 2004. Long was also considered to replace Steve Burns on “Blue’s Clues” but turned down the opportunity.
Long voiced Alvin in the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” series and starred in “Accepted” in 2006. He had a guest role in “Wild West Comedy Show” and appeared alongside Bruce Willis in “Live Free or Die Hard” in 2007.
He also starred in “The Sasquatch Gang” and became known for his role as a Mac in Apple’s “Get a Mac” ads where he humorously contrasted with John Hodgman’s PC character.
In 2008, Long played a gay p*rn star in “Zack and Miri Make a p*rno” and starred in “He’s Just Not That Into You” and “After.Life” in 2009. He voiced Humphrey in “Alpha and Omega” and appeared with Drew Barrymore in “Going the Distance.” Long took on a one-armed Civil War veteran role in Robert Redford’s “The Conspirator.”
He has recorded audiobooks for Judy Blume and Stephen King and performed at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2010. He has long co-hosted WWE Raw that year with Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis.
In 2014, he starred in “Comet” which he also co-produced, and appeared in Kevin Smith’s “Tusk.” He was featured in skits on “Inside Amy Schumer.”
In April 2019, Long launched the podcast “Life Is Short with Justin Long” featuring actor Dax Shepard as his first guest. He took part in a dramatic reading of the Mueller Report in June 2019 playing James Comey.
Long also appeared on “Celebrity Watch Party” in 2020 with his brother Christian Long and was featured in Intel’s “Go PC” commercials.
In July 2024, Long was announced as a director and writer for a segment of “V/H/S/Beyond” set to release on Shudder on October 4, 2024.
What is Justin Long’s Net Worth?
Justin Long has an estimated net worth of $14 Million, according toCelebrity Net Worth. The main source of Justin Long’s net worth mainly comes from his successful career as an actor and comedian.
He has appeared in numerous movies, including “Dodgeball” and “Live Free or Die Hard,” and voiced characters in animated films like “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”
Besides acting, he also earns money from television work, voice-over roles, and hosting. Over the years, his various projects have significantly boosted his earnings and contributed to his net worth.
Justin Long’s Personal Life
Justin Long had an on-and-off relationship with Drew Barrymore from 2007 to 2010 and later dated Amanda Seyfried from mid-2013 until their split in September 2015.
In a 2024 podcast episode with Dax Shepard, Long shared a troubling experience from filming “Youth in Revolt” in Michigan. He was drugged and abducted by locals after a night of drinking. They gave him what he thought was PCP making him extremely drunk and then took him to different places against his will.
They even threatened to film him under the influence and sell the footage. Long escaped by jumping from a moving vehicle and suffered nerve damage in his leg as a result.
Long is a Democratic supporter. He backed Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election, criticized Mitt Romney, and endorsed Bernie Sanders in both the 2016 and 2020 Democratic primaries. He has actively supported Sanders at rallies and on the campaign trail.
As of January 2022, Justin Long was dating Kate Bosworth and by April 2023, they were engaged. On his Life is Short podcast in May 2023 Long referred to Bosworth as his “now-wife.”
