Garrett Hedlund is an American actor, singer, and model. He burst into the acting scene at age 19, playing Patroclus, the younger cousin of Achilles in the major feature film Troy. He’s landed major roles in such movies as Eragon (2006), Death Sentence (2007), Tron: Legacy (2010), Unbroken (2014), Pan (2015), Mudbound (2017), and Triple Frontier (2019).
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Garrett Hedlund Biography
Birth Name
Garrett John Hedlund
Nick Name
Garrett
Born
He was born on September 3, 1984, and is now 38 years old.
Birth Place
Roseau, Minnesota, United States
Birth Sign
Virgo
Profession
Actor, Model, Singer
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He’s of Swedish, Norwegian and German ancestry.
Family Details
- Father: Robert Martin Hedlund (Farmer and Wrestling Coach)
- Mother: Kristine Anne (née Yanish)
- Siblings: Nathaniel Hedlund (Elder Brother), Amanda Hedlund (Elder Sister)
- Relatives: Martin Emil Hedlund (Paternal Grandfather), Alice Christine Hedman (Paternal Grandmother), Eugene Albert Yanish (Maternal Grandfather), Ane Marie Bietz (Maternal Grandmother)
Education
Hedlund was educated at Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Religion
Christianity
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Garrett Hedlund Love Life
Garrett Hedlund was in a relationship with actress Emma Roberts. They began dating in 2019. She gave birth to their son, Rhodes Robert Hedlund, on December 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Country singer and actor Tim McGraw is godfather to Hedlund’s son. They broke up in January 2022.
Hedlund dated actress and his “On the Road” co-star Kirsten Dunst for more than four years, starting in 2012. They became engaged during the course of their relationship and they called it quits in 2016.
Body Statistics
Height
6 feet 2½ inches or 189 cm
Weight
91 kg or 201 lbs
Body Build
Athletic
Hair Color
Blond
Eye Color
Blue
Sexuality
Straight
Famous For
He’s known for his onscreen appearances in movies like Troy (2004), Four Brothers (2005), Tron: Legacy (2010), On the Road (2012), Unbroken (2014), Mudbound (2017) and Triple Frontier (2019).
Garrett Hedlund Net Worth
As of 2024, Garrett Hedlund has accrued a net worth of $8 million. He has amassed this staggering net worth from film and television appearances.
Garrett Hedlund Facts
Hedlund spent his early years growing up on a cattle farm in the small town of Wannaska, Minnesota.
He was a track and field athlete during high school
While in high school, he had actively engaged in ice skating, wrestling and football.
He is a huge fan of punk rock.
In 2011, he was named the #8 Sexiest Man by Glamour magazine.
He is good friends with actress Olivia Wilde.
He plays the guitar and violin.
Garrett has recorded several songs for the soundtrack of his movie Country Strong that included “Chances Are”, “Silver Wings”, “Hide Me Babe” and “Give in toMe”.