[1] Justin Rain was raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where he attended St. Mary's High School.
[2] Justin began abusing drugs in his youth which became problematic to the point that he overdosed several times and almost died.
He began to distance himself from his friends and decided to pursue architecture where he attempted to get into British Columbia Institute of Technology.
[3] He eventually encountered other actors and began to appreciate the craft, ultimately deciding to go to Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Not long after, Justin earned his break in a very minor role in the movie The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.