Who is Garrett Hedlund? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Garrett John Hedlund

Age: 40 Years, 40 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Robert Hedlund

mother: Kristi Hedlund

siblings: Amanda Hedlund, Nathaniel Hedlund

children: Rhodes Robert Hedlund

Partner: Emma Roberts (2019–)

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

Ancestry: German American, Swedish American, Norwegian American

Notable Alumni: Horizon High School

U.S. State: Minnesota

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education: Horizon High School

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Is Garrett Hedlund a singer?

Yes, Garrett Hedlund is known for his singing as well as acting. He has showcased his musical talents in various films and projects.
2

What are some notable films Garrett Hedlund has starred in?

Garrett Hedlund has starred in films such as "Tron: Legacy," "Country Strong," "Mudbound," "Unbroken," and "Triple Frontier."
3

Has Garrett Hedlund done any theater work?

Yes, Garrett Hedlund has performed in theater productions such as "Death of a Salesman" and "Buried Child."
4

Has Garrett Hedlund ever worked behind the camera as a director or producer?

Although primarily known as an actor, Garrett Hedlund has not yet ventured into directing or producing films.

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Modeling & Acting Career

Garrett Hedlund began modeling during his teen years. He went on to model for ‘Teen’ magazine and L.L. Bean. In 2004, he made his acting debut when he appeared as Patroclus in the mythological epic adventure war film ‘Troy’. The following year, he costarred with actor Mark Wahlberg in the crime thriller flick ‘Four Brothers’. Soon after this, he appeared in the fantasy-adventure movie ‘Eragon’. In 2007, the actor co-starred with Jane Fonda, Felicity Huffman and Lindsay Lohan in the comedy movie‘Georgia Rule’.That year, he also did the flick ‘Death Sentence’, vigilante action drama film loosely based on the novel of the same name.

He next appeared in the sequel of the 1982 film Tron titled ‘Tron: Legacy’ in 2010. The same year, Hedlund had a role in the musical drama ‘Country Strong, a film about an emotionally unstable country music star whose career is failing. Soon after this, he was cast in the adventure drama film ‘On the Road’. In 2013, he played Johnny Five in the black comedy tragedy flick ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’. From 2014 to 2017, the American artisteappeared in significant roles in the movies ‘Lullaby’, ‘Unbroken’, ‘Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk’, ‘Pan’, ‘Mojave’ and ‘Mudbound’. In the year 2018, he starred in six episodes of the TV series ‘Mosaic’.

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Singing Career

Garrett Hedlund has recorded several singles till date. He released a number of tracks for his flick ‘Country Strong,’ including "Chances Are","Silver Wings", "Hide Me Babe" and "Give in toMe" (duet with Leighton Meester).

Personal Life

Garrett Hedlund was born on September 3, 1984 in Roseau, Minnesota, to Robert Martin Hedlund and Kristine Anne. He has an older brother named Nathaniel and an older sister named Amanda. His mother is of German and Norwegian descent while his father is of Swedish descent. Coming to the actor’s love life, he dated actress Kirsten Dunst in the past.

Facts About Garrett Hedlund

Garrett Hedlund is an accomplished musician who plays the guitar and sings. He even wrote and performed a song for the movie "Country Strong."

In addition to acting, Garrett Hedlund is a skilled photographer and has had his work featured in various exhibitions.

Despite his rugged on-screen persona, Garrett Hedlund is known for his goofy and playful sense of humor, often cracking jokes on set to lighten the mood.

Garrett Hedlund is a philanthropist who actively supports various charitable causes, including organizations dedicated to environmental conservation and children's education.

In his free time, Garrett Hedlund enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing, and snowboarding, showcasing his adventurous spirit beyond the big screen.

Garrett Hedlund Biography

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Is Garrett Hedlund a singer?

What are some notable films Garrett Hedlund has starred in?

Has Garrett Hedlund done any theater work?

Has Garrett Hedlund ever worked behind the camera as a director or producer?