Born in Roseau, Minnesota, Garrett spent his early years growing up on a farm in a small town. When he was in the ninth grade his family moved to Scottsdale Arizona, where he began taking private acting lessons. After graduating high school, he immediately moved to Los Angeles to pursue and acting career.

One month later, he'd landed the role of Achilles' cousin Patroclus in the major motion picture Troy (2004) opposite Brad Pitt. His next feature was Friday night lights (2004) starring Billy Bob Thornton, in which Garrett played a high school football player.

He then landed a starring role opposite Mark Wahlberg in Four Brothers (2005), playing one of four brothers whose mother is murdered.


Modeled for L.L. Bean and Teen Magazine before acting. Grew up as a huge fan of Tim McGraw only to have him play his father in Friday Night Lights (2004) Ran track in high school Graduated a semester early from Horizon High school in Phoenix, Arizona Family: mother Kristi, father Robert, older brother Nathaniel, and older sister Amanda. Is a huge fan of punk rock. Participated in ice skating, wrestling, and football in high school. Enjoys hunting and the outdoors. Current residence: In an apartment in LA (which he bought with the money he made from Troy). He attended Horizon High School, but graduated a semester early to pursue acting. Attended Horizon High School before becoming an actor. Was discovered at a ProScout event.