“I had a lot of romanticised ideas of what Detroit was like, but I didn't get there until I was 30, and it was very different than I had imagined it.”

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*.