Troy Garity is an actor known for his diverse body of work. Though his breakout film performance came when he starred opposite Bruce Willis, Cate Blanchett and Billy Bob Thorton in Barry Levinson's "Bandits", he is perhaps best known for his role as Isaac in the "Barbershop" film franchise. A role he will reprise for the upcoming 2016 film. Garity earned both a Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award nomination for his performance in the Showtime original film "Soldier's Girl". The film also garnered Garity a Peabody Award and the AFI award for excellence in film. Born in Santa Monica California, as a member of the Fonda family, acting was indeed in his blood. He attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and went on to study at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. After graduation, Troy spent a year performing as a member of the Academy's famed repertory company. Some of Garity's other notable credits include the Danny Boyle sci-fi thriller "Sunshine," "Gangster Squad" directed by Ruben Fleischer, and the critically acclaimed television series "Boss" directed by Gus Van Sant. Troy can been seen playing NFL agent Jason Antolotti in HBO's hit comedy series "Ballers."
Younger half-brother of Vanessa Vadim.
Son of Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden.
Grandson of Henry Fonda.
Nephew of Peter Fonda and Susan Brewer.
Cousin of Bridget Fonda and Justin Fonda.
One of People Magazines 50 Most Beautiful People.
Garity is his paternal grandmothers name.
Stepson of Barbara Williams.
Involved with the Peace Process Network, a worldwide anti-gang violence coalition.
Played his father in the movie Steal This Movie .
When he was 16, he quit school and ran off to follow a circus performer he had a crush on around the country.
His parents gave him his paternal grandmothers last name for the sake of anonymity.
Plays a character named "Officer Klute" in A Day in the Life (2006/I) . His mother, Jane Fonda , won an Oscar for Klute , in which Donald Sutherland plays an officer named "John Klute".
Made his film debut as a child opposite his mother Jane Fonda , grandfather Henry Fonda , and Katharine Hepburn. As an adult, he appeared in Bandits opposite Cate Blanchett , who played Hepburn in The Aviator .
I work out, but not like I should.
My mother was married to one of the greatest newsmen of all times. CNN,was built out of his idealism and his recognition that, in a global,age, we needed greater understanding of the world around us.
I can disappear into things very easily. But with acting, you have to be,in the moment, and it gives me this incredibly fulfilling emotion:,being really present.
I look a lot like my father when he was my age.
As a painter, it seemed easier to sort of disappear.
