Garrett Hedlund in Friday Night Lights | 2004

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Garrett Hedlund in Friday Night Lights | 2004

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black and Garrett Hedlund
Directed by: Peter Berg, Josh Pate
About this actor

Garrett John Hedlund (born September 3, 1984) is an American actor known for his roles in the films Friday Night Lights, Four Brothers, Eragon, Country Strong, for his role as Patroclus in the movie Troy and as Sam Flynn in the film Tron: Legacy. Hedlund was born in Roseau, Minnesota, the son of Kristi and John Hedlund of Swedish ancestry. He has an older brother, Nathaniel, and an older sister, Amanda. Hedlund was raised on a beef cattle farm near the small town of Wannaska, MN At fourteen, he moved with his mother Kristi Hedlund to Scottsdale, Arizona. Once he arrived in Arizona, he paid to attend a talent convention with a scouting company called Pro Scout. This is where he was signed by a talent agency. After graduating from high school, he immediately moved in 2003 to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Garrett made his acting debut in 2004 as Patroclus in Troy. The film, which starred Brad Pitt, was released May 14, 2004, to mixed reviews, but debuted #1 at the U.S. box...