Date of Birth: January 14, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Thomas Grant Gustin, known professionally as Grant Gustin, is an American actor and singer best known for his role as Barry Allen / The Flash on the CW series “The Flash.” Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Grant developed an interest in performing arts at a young age. He attended the Governor’s School for the Arts program in Norfolk for musical theater and later went on to study at Elon University in North Carolina for two years before leaving to join the Broadway Revival Tour of “West Side Story” as Baby John. Grant’s breakout role came in 2011 when he was cast as Sebastian Smythe in the hit television series “Glee.” His performance caught the attention of producers and led to his casting as the titular character in “The Flash,” which premiered in 2014. Since then, Gustin has become a beloved figure in the Arrowverse, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
5 Interesting Facts about Grant Gustin
1. Grant Gustin initially auditioned for the role of a tap dancer in “Glee,” but ended up being cast as the openly gay Warbler, Sebastian Smythe.
2. He has a tattoo of the acronym “S.P.E.D.” on his arm, which stands for “Some People Eat Donuts.”
3. Gustin is an accomplished singer and has showcased his vocal talents in many “Glee” episodes.
4. He is a dog lover and often shares pictures of his pets on social media.
5. Grant married Andrea “LA” Thoma, a physical therapist, in December 2018.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Grant Gustin
1. “I’m just grateful to be working, and I’m grateful for what I do.”
2. “I think the most important thing for me is that I’m known as a good person and a good actor.”
3. “It’s mind-blowing to me that I get to be a part of something that I admire so much.”
4. “I wasn’t the coolest kid in school. I was always the kid that had the ability to become friends with everyone.”
5. “The thing that’s fun about The Flash is that he’s not a generic superhero. He’s a real person.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Grant Gustin’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Grant Gustin and his wife Andrea Thoma welcomed their first child, a daughter named Juniper Grace Louise Gustin, in August 2021.
Relevant Links
1. [Grant Gustin – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2652716/
2. [Grant Gustin on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/grantgust/
