Justin Berger
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| Justin Berger | |
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| Born | March 25, 1975 Bellingham, WA |
Justin Todd Berger' (born March 25th, 1975 in Bellingham, Washington) is an American Television Show Host.
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[edit] Early life
Justin Berger was born in Bellingham, WA and raised in Ellensburg, WA. Showing an interest in music at an early age Justin's parents gave him a drumset for Christmas one year which led to him being in rock bands. Moving to Seattle, WA upon graduating high school, Justin worked various jobs in his life including delivery driver for Pizza Hut, barista, dishwasher and mover. Justin moved to Boise, ID in 2000 and was married soon after. Justin got a job working for an alarm company installing residential alarm systems and eventually moved to Fairfield, CA in 2001. Moving to various states because of his job including Ohio and North Carolina, he eventually moved back to northern California where he eventually quit and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
[edit] Career
Justin Berger began performing in bands at the age of 15. As a drummer and later as a vocalist, he was always associated with music in various forms. Teaching himself guitar and bass he recorded his own music at the age of 20 in an attempt to start a solo career. Not ever going anywhere with his music, and soon finding himself married, Justin took on a regular full-time job to pay the bills.
Upon moving to Los Angeles in 2006, Justin found his calling as he began working with many actors and musicians in varying capacities. Starting his own publicity company, he began representing actors John Philbin and Richard Tyson. Joining him in this venture was Dayton Woodard, a friend and photographer. The two created Paradigm Entertainment which served as a publicity firm dealing with websites, photography, videography and publicity in general.
Justin also began working with hip hop artist Lyrics Born in a publicity capacity by updating the rappers website and myspace page and acting as an online publicist.
In late 2006 Justin was asked to host the public access TV show, "What's Up, Hollywood". The show's first episode featured actor Camden Toy (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel), local LA musician Clarke, actress Breezy Haney and Dr. David Medway (founder of the Medway Diet).
The show is currently airing in the Los Angeles area with guests such as rappers Pigeon John and Lyrics Born, actors Eileen Dietz, Laura Ortiz and Michael Bailey Smith and many others.
[edit] Personal life
- Biggest influences for TV show hosting are Jimmy Kimmel and Henry Rollins
- Favorite football team is the Seattle Seahawks.
- His favorite music groups are Korn, Eminem, Lyrics Born, Rage Against the Machine, Primus and 311.
- Plays the guitar, bass and drums
- Enjoys Karaoke
- Is into Astrology
- still records music at home
