Justin Henry

Justin Henry (born May 25, 1971) is an American television and film actor who achieved remarkable early success as a child performer. He is best known for his acclaimed role as Billy Leitch in the 1979 film *Kramer vs. Kramer*, starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, for which he received an Academy Award nomination at just eight years old—making him the youngest male performer ever nominated for an Oscar at that time. This historic nomination brought him significant attention during Hollywood's golden age of child performers in the late 1970s and 1980s. Beyond his Oscar-nominated role, Henry appeared in various television shows and films throughout his career, maintaining a presence in the entertainment industry into adulthood. While he never achieved the same level of mainstream fame as some of his contemporaries, his early success and record-breaking nomination remain a notable part of Academy Awards history. Henry's career illustrates both the opportunities and challenges faced by child actors in the entertainment industry. He has continued working in television and independent films, maintaining a modest but steady career in the business for several decades.