David Henrie is an American actor, writer, director, and producer with an estimated net worth of $3 million. He rose to fame as Justin Russo on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place and later became widely recognized for portraying the future Ted Mosby’s son, Luke Mosby, on the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
Beyond acting, Henrie has expanded his career into writing, directing, and producing. His work behind the camera—including feature films, short films, and television productions—has helped diversify his income and establish him as a multi-talented filmmaker.
| David Henrie Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Date of Birth | July 11, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Mission Viejo, California |
Early Life
David Clayton Henrie was born on July 11, 1989, in Mission Viejo, California.
He is the son of talent manager Linda Henrie and producer James Wilson Henrie. When David was two years old, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent much of his childhood.
Inspired by industry professionals who recognized his talent at an early age, his family moved back to California so he could pursue acting. Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, Henrie landed his first commercial roles before studying acting, improvisation, theater, and scene work.
His younger brother, Lorenzo James Henrie, also became an actor.
Early Acting Career
Henrie began appearing on television in 2002 with guest roles on Providence and Without a Trace.
At just 13 years old, he landed his first starring television role as Petey Pitt in the Fox sitcom The Pitts. Although the series lasted only one season, it introduced him to a wider audience.
He continued building his résumé with appearances in numerous popular television series, including:
- Judging Amy
- NCIS
- House
- Cold Case
- Method & Red
He also played Larry in Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven, marking the beginning of his long relationship with Disney.
Disney Success With ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’
Henrie’s biggest breakthrough arrived in 2007 when he was cast as Justin Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place.
Starring alongside Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, and David DeLuise, Henrie portrayed the intelligent and responsible eldest Russo sibling.
The Emmy Award-winning series became one of Disney Channel’s most successful sitcoms, running for four seasons between 2007 and 2012.
Henrie reprised his role in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie before returning years later as Justin Russo in Disney’s sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. He also serves as an executive producer on the revival, expanding his responsibilities beyond acting.
During the original series, Henrie also wrote two episodes, demonstrating an early interest in storytelling behind the scenes.
‘How I Met Your Mother’
While working on Disney Channel, Henrie simultaneously gained exposure on network television through How I Met Your Mother.
From 2005 to 2014, he portrayed Luke Mosby, the future son of Ted Mosby, appearing throughout the show’s nine-season run.
Although his scenes were filmed early in production to preserve continuity, the role became one of the most recognizable parts of his career outside Disney.
Film Career
Henrie has steadily expanded his film résumé with roles in both family films and dramas.
His credits include:
- Arizona Summer
- Dadnapped
- Grown Ups 2
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
- Little Boy
- Cardboard Boxer
- Walt Before Mickey
- Warrior Road
- Reagan
In Reagan, Henrie portrayed the younger version of President Ronald Reagan.
Writing, Directing and Producing
In addition to acting, Henrie has successfully established himself as a filmmaker.
He wrote, directed, and executive produced the short film Catch before co-writing and directing the 2020 coming-of-age film This Is the Year.
Henrie also wrote for and executive produced Netflix’s animated series A Tale Dark & Grimm, earning recognition for his work behind the camera.
He later directed and executive produced the family adventure film Monster Summer, further expanding his directing portfolio.
Awards
Throughout his career, Henrie has received several industry nominations.
He earned multiple Young Artist Award nominations for his early television performances and later received a Kids’ Choice Award nomination for his role in Wizards of Waverly Place.
His creative work behind the camera has also attracted critical recognition, including nominations for Catch and A Tale Dark & Grimm.
Real Estate
Henrie has also invested in California real estate.
In 2013, he purchased a home in Encino, California, for approximately $1.1 million. The eco-friendly property featured smart-home technology, energy-efficient upgrades, and modern amenities.
He listed the home for sale in 2020 with an asking price of approximately $1.65 million.
Personal Life
David Henrie married former Miss Delaware Maria Cahill in April 2017.
The couple have three children: daughter Pia, son James, and daughter Gemma.
Henrie has frequently spoken about his Catholic faith and has appeared on the prayer and meditation app Hallow.
In 2018, he was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after authorities discovered a legally owned firearm in his carry-on luggage. Henrie later accepted responsibility, publicly apologized, and ultimately received two years of probation after pleading no contest to one charge.
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