Zach Justice
Zach Justice is an American actor and TikTok creator known for co-founding Dropouts University Studios, an indie media company centered on podcasts and sketch comedy. He is also known for the Dating Show series and screen roles including Donnie Harris in Dead of Night.
Personal life
Justice was in a relationship with Australian model and creator Indiana Massara from 2020 to 2023, although the relationship is also dated as ending in 2022. They remained friends after the breakup.
Justice has said that he does not know what he believes about religion and the afterlife. He also avoids taking public political positions, saying that both major parties have good and bad ideas.
Early life and education
Justice was born to Joseph Justice, a United States Air Force colonel, and Gina Thornton, a school guidance counselor. His father left when he was young, and his mother raised him in South Georgia, primarily in Brunswick. Thornton has appeared in several of his videos.
He attended St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School in Augusta and Brantley County High School. He played tennis at both the high-school and college levels, becoming a three-time region champion and an honor student. He attended LaGrange College and played tennis there for one year before leaving to pursue entertainment.
Dropouts University Studios and podcasting
In June 2020, Justice co-founded Dropouts University Studios with Indiana Massara and Jared Bailey. The independent media company focuses on creator-driven podcasts and sketch comedy, and it produces The Dropouts podcast.
The podcast has featured guests including LaurDIY, Tana Mongeau, Manny MUA, Laura Lee, and Sam and Colby. Justice and Massara also collaborated on TikTok videos and other online content, while Nezza appeared with Justice in a 2023 compatibility video.
Acting and writing
Justice began acting in 2015 with the film Dead of Night, playing Donnie Harris. He later appeared as Derek and Derrick in six episodes of Burb Patrol in 2021 and played Joel in the television series Best Foot Forward in 2022.
He sold his screenplay Breaking Up with Mom and Dad to Convergence Entertainment in 2024. Steve Carr is attached to direct the film, with Justice serving as a producer. Justice is also set to play Mason and write for the television series The Re-Start.
Dating Show and InSIDE: USA
Justice began posting his Dating Show series on YouTube in November 2024. The series features him taking part in blind dates and related challenges, sometimes with guest participants, and is listed among his acting and writing credits.
In 2025, he competed in the first season of InSIDE: USA and reached the final. He chose to give the prize pool to the other finalist, Aisha Mian.
Quick facts
- Justice was a three-time region champion in high-school tennis.
- He left LaGrange College after playing tennis there for one year to pursue an entertainment career.
- Justice made his acting debut as Donnie Harris in the 2015 film Dead of Night.
- He co-founded Dropouts University Studios with Indiana Massara and Jared Bailey in June 2020.
- He sold his screenplay Breaking Up with Mom and Dad to Convergence Entertainment in 2024 and is attached as a producer.
- Steve Carr is attached to direct Breaking Up with Mom and Dad.
- Justice began posting the Dating Show series on YouTube in November 2024.
- He reached the final of the first season of InSIDE: USA and gave the prize pool to fellow finalist Aisha Mian.
- Justice tore his ACL while playing basketball in 2022.
FAQs about Zach Justice
What is Zach Justice's background?
Justice was born in Las Vegas and was raised by his mother, Gina Thornton, in South Georgia, primarily in Brunswick. He attended Brantley County High School and LaGrange College, where he played tennis before pursuing acting and online entertainment.
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