Justin Whalin, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, is a former American actor whose average stature enhanced his boyish, approachable image in key roles. Best known as the eager photographer Jimmy Olsen in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, his height allowed him to embody a relatable sidekick contrasting the towering Superman.
Whalin's career highlights include horror in Child's Play 3 and fantasy adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, where his 171.5 cm frame suited agile, youthful characters. Retiring from acting in 2009, he now teaches social studies and administers The Learning Castle & La Cañada Preparatory in Los Angeles.