“I danced a little as a kid here in Canada: in Ottawa at the Elite Dance Studio and at the Top Hat Dance School in Cornwall where I grew up. So I had some experience of having to learn routines.”

Canadian actor of the 2000s–present era, known for his versatility across indie films and blockbusters. His work spans character-driven roles in *The Notebook* and *Drive*, as well as critically acclaimed performances in *Blue Valentine* and *La La Land*.