Garrett Hedlund
Garrett Hedlund
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Garrett Ryan Hedlund is an American actor born on September 3, 1984, in Roseau, Minnesota.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: September 3, 1984
Still active in the entertainment industry
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American actor and model known for his roles in films such as Troy (2004), Four Brothers (2005), and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013).
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a small town in Minnesota, Hedlund was raised by his parents, Robert and Kristine Hedlund. His father worked at a local lumber mill, while his mother taught school. Garrett developed an interest in sports from a young age and played football, basketball, and baseball in high school.
Major Accomplishments
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Began modeling career at the age of 16 for Abercrombie & Fitch.
Made film debut with Troy (2004), playing the role of Paris, prince of Troy.
* Starred as Jace Conners in the 2005 drama film Four Brothers, alongside Mark Wahlberg and Tyrese Gibson.
Notable Works or Actions
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Hedlund's performance in Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) earned him a National Board of Review Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in films like TRON: Legacy (2010), On the Road (2012), and Mudbound (2017).
Impact and Legacy
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Garrett Hedlund's portrayal of characters who struggle with identity, belonging, and purpose has resonated with audiences worldwide. His dedication to his craft and willingness to take on complex roles have solidified his position in the entertainment industry.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Hedlund's commitment to bringing depth and nuance to his characters, as well as his ability to convey vulnerability and empathy, has made him a sought-after actor. His performances continue to inspire new generations of actors and leave a lasting impact on the film industry.
Quotes by Garrett Hedlund
I had done chorus before in school, but I was only trying for an easy A. I was a bass going 'dum dum da doo wop.'
I spill it out as fast as I can. I don't really edit. In Brazil, recently, I wrote 70 pages. In London, 80 pages.
I've been told I'm too good looking for certain roles, but that's okay, it just motivates me to go deeper.
In the present time you don't really establish what you're going through, but after time it's declared something. Right now there could be some writers doing something expressing their thoughts in a whole different style that we're not aware of. This could be the 'in-between the notes generation.'
It's funny - I read that women look to chiseled-faced guys for one-night stands, and to round-faced guys for marriage. When I'm rounder in the face, I like to say, 'This is my long-term look.' Or 'This is my wife-and-kids look right here.'
I’ve always had a longstanding dream, ever since I was a kid, where I was running on a big lake of ice and I kept running and kept running, just about to where I was trying to get to, and I fell through the ice, and then I couldn’t find the hole where I fell through to get back out again.
Kerouac was the cowboy that inspired the whole Beat Generation, and highlighted and put the spotlight on all of these minds that didn’t really know what they were doing at the time, but accomplished something much bigger than what they ever foresaw.
I had never heard much about Nashville before coming out here, and that’s why it’s so surprising, because I’m the biggest enthusiast on the city of Nashville now. I’m looking for a place out here to live.
In the present time you don’t really establish what you’re going through, but after time it’s declared something. Right now there could be some writers doing something expressing their thoughts in a whole different style that we’re not aware of. This could be the ’in-between the notes generation.