Garrett John Hedlund is an American actor known for his roles in the films Friday Night Lights, Four Brothers, Eragon, Tron: Legacy and Country Strong, in which he also sings in the movie and soundtrack. Hedlund was born in Roseau, Minnesota in September 3, 1984. Garrett made his acting debut in 2004 as Patroclus in Troy. According to the Chances Are Songfacts, Hedlund learned to play the guitar for the role of up-and-coming singer-songwriter Beau Hutton in Country Strong, spending over four months honing his strumming and plucking skills.