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Short Info

Net Worth$10 million
Date Of BirthFebruary 25, 1986
FactBrother of Lorne Berfield.


Justin Tyler Berfield is an American actor, writer and producer. He is best known for his role as Reese Wilkerson on the television series Malcolm in the Middle.

Berfield was born in Agoura Hills, California, the son of Gail (née Sternberg) and Eric “Rick” Berfield. He has a younger sister, Ashley. His mother is Jewish and his father is of English, German, and Scottish descent. He was raised in a Reform Jewish household.

Berfield began his acting career at the age of five. He appeared in a commercial for Folgers coffee at that age. His first television appearance was on The WB sitcom Unhappily Ever After as Ross Malloy. He also appeared in an episode of the CBS drama JAG as a young cadet.

In 2000, Berfield landed the role of Reese Wilkerson, the eldest child of Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), on the Fox comedy series Malcolm in the Middle. The show ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006.

In 2005, Berfield co-starred in the independent film Pretty Persuasion, playing a manipulative high school student who falsely accuses her English teacher of sexual harassment. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

In 2007, Berfield guest-starred in an episode of the CBS procedural drama CSI: Miami as a college student who is suspected of murdering his roommate.

In 2009, Berfield co-starred in the independent film Special, playing a man with cerebral palsy who is institutionalized after he is accused of sexually assaulting a woman. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

In 2010, Berfield starred in the short-lived NBC comedy-drama series Love Bites as Judd Rouscher. The show was cancelled after one season.

In 2012, Berfield co-starred in the independent film Rufus as a man with cerebral palsy who is institutionalized after he is accused of sexually assaulting a woman. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Berfield has also appeared in episodes of the television series Without a Trace, Medium, Ghost Whisperer, and The Glades.

Berfield has written and produced several short films and web series. In 2014, he created, wrote, and produced the web series Imaginary Friend, which starred himself and his sister Ashley. The series was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding New Approaches Drama Series.

Berfield’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. He has earned his wealth through his acting career and his work as a writer and producer.

General Info

Full NameJustin Berfield
Net Worth$10 million
Date Of BirthFebruary 25, 1986
Height1.73 m
ProfessionFilm producer, Writer, Actor
NationalityAmerican

Family

ParentsGail Berfield, Eric Berfield
SiblingsLorne Berfield

Accomplishments

AwardsShorty Industry Award for Best Use of Video
NominationsShorty Industry Award for Best Viral Campaign, Shorty Industry Award for Best Consumer Brand
MoviesBlonde Ambition, Who's Your Daddy?, Max Keeble's Big Move, Invisible Mom 2, The Kid with X-Ray Eyes, Mom, Can I Keep Her?, Wanted
TV ShowsMalcolm in the Middle, Unhappily Ever After, The Mommies, Hardball, The Good Life, The Boys Are Back

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Quotes

#Quote
1If you always do, what you've always done, you will always get what you have always gotten.
2(On his old neighborhood in the outskirts of L.A.) - "L.A. can be intense but the second you get over the hill into Calabasas, your stress level immediately drops because it's so peaceful and safe. Sometimes I really miss it."
3On the set I'm really quiet. Instead of chatting it up between takes I'm always watching and listening. The wheels are spinning in my head all the time.

Facts

#Fact
1Recently relocated to Malibu, California where he has purchased a beachside condo. Still resides part time in Studio City, California when taping Malcolm in the Middle (2000). [December 2004]
2Currently filming the latest season of Malcolm in the Middle. [September 2003]
3Recently bought the house that was made famous in the hit reality series "Newlyweds" which starred Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. The house, which is in Calabasas, California, was reportedly priced at $3.75 million; however, Berfield's reps would not disclose his offer. [January 2006]
4Has known Pat Benatar's daughter Haley Egeana Giraldo since childhood.
5Born on the same day as James Phelps and Oliver Phelps from the "Harry Potter" series.
6Son of Gail Berfield and Rick Berfield
7Founder of the production companies J2 Pictures and J2TV which he co-founded with business partner Jason Felts in 2004.
8Grew up in Oak Park, Agoura, California.
9In real life is younger than "Frankie Muniz", but plays his older brother on Malcolm in the Middle (2000).
10Threw out an opening pitch at the Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees baseball game on May 22nd, 2004.
11Donated $100,000 dollars to the Ronald McDonald House World's Children's Day benefit in 2002.
12On February 7, 2004, (two weeks before his 18th birthday) when he finished shooting the 100th episode of Malcolm in the Middle (2000), he became the youngest person in television history to have shot 100 episodes of 2 different television shows. Unhappily Ever After (1995) was the other television show on which he appeared in over 100 episodes.
13He was named a National Youth Ambassador for the years 2000-2002 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
14Brother of Lorne Berfield.
15Auditioned for the role as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).
16Is a third-degree red belt in Tang Soo Do karate.

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sons of Tucson2010TV SeriesBarry
Malcolm in the Middle2000-2006TV SeriesReese
The Fairly OddParents2004TV SeriesVing
Kim Possible2002-2004TV SeriesGill / Gil
Who's Your Daddy?2004VideoDanny Hughes
The Nightmare Room2001TV SeriesJosh Ryan
Max Keeble's Big Move2001Caption Writer
Wanted2000Flip
Invisible Mom II1999VideoEddie Brown
The Kid with X-ray Eyes1999VideoBobby Taylor
Unhappily Ever After1995-1999TV SeriesRoss Malloy
Mom, Can I Keep Her?1998VideoTimmy Blair
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man1996TV Series
The Mommies1994-1995TV SeriesJason Booker
The Boys Are Back1994TV SeriesTimmy Flint
The Good Life1994TV SeriesBob Bowman
Hardball1994TV SeriesKid

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Making the Game for RED Presented by Coca-Cola2012TV Movie documentary executive producer
Departure Date2012Short producer
Virgin Produced: Comedy Vault2012TV Movie executive producer
An Invisible Sign2010executive producer
Sons of Tucson2010TV Series executive producer - 13 episodes
The Pet Detective2007TV Movie executive producer
Blonde Ambition2007producer
Romance & Cigarettes2005co-producer
Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive2005TV Series executive producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Malcolm in the Middle2002-2004TV Series performer - 3 episodes

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Pet Detective2007TV Movie

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive2005TV Series creator

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
3 Ninjas1992special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
TV Land Confidential2007TV Series documentaryHimself - Interviewee
The 7th Annual Family Television Awards2005TV SpecialHimself
Ultimate Toy Awards 20042004TV Special documentaryPresenter
The Sharon Osbourne Show2004TV SeriesHimself
Player$2004TV SeriesHimself
SoapTalk2003TV SeriesHimself
Young Hollywood Awards2003TV Special documentaryHimself
Total Access 24/72001TV SeriesHimself
The Teen Choice Awards 20002000TV SpecialHimself
The 14th Annual American Comedy Awards2000Himself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2003Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
2000YoungStar AwardYoungStar AwardsBest Young Ensemble Cast - TelevisionMalcolm in the Middle (2000)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2003Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young ActorMalcolm in the Middle (2000)
2002Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young ActorMax Keeble's Big Move (2001)
2002Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
2001Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Ensemble in a TV Series (Drama or Comedy)Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
1999Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young ActorUnhappily Ever After (1995)
1999YoungStar AwardYoungStar AwardsBest Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV SeriesUnhappily Ever After (1995)
1998Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young ActorUnhappily Ever After (1995)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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