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Justine Bateman was born on February 19, 1966 in Rye, New York, United States. Justine Bateman is listed as a television actor, film actor and film director. That works out to 60 years old in 2026. Education on record includes William Howard Taft Charter High School and University of California, Los Angeles. Notable works include Family Ties.
My Take
What I admire most about Justine Bateman is that she refused to be defined by her teenage fame on Family Ties. Instead of coasting, she went back to UCLA, became a writer, and reinvented herself as a filmmaker, making her directorial debut with Violet. In an era anxious about technology eroding human creativity, her thoughtful advocacy for authentic artistry feels genuinely valuable. To me she represents the rare child star who matured into a serious, self-directed creator. I respect people who choose the harder, less glamorous path of building things over simply being seen, and she clearly did exactly that.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Justine Bateman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャスティン・ベイトマン
- Reading
- じゃすてぃん・べいとまん
- Born
- February 19, 1966 (age 60)
- Origin
- Rye, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film director / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- William Howard Taft Charter High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Family Ties |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Justine Bateman born?
Born February 19, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Justine Bateman from?
Justine Bateman is from Rye, New York, United States.
What does Justine Bateman do?
Justine Bateman works as actor, television actor, film actor, film director, screenwriter.
What is Justine Bateman known for?
Notable works include Family Ties.
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