“I was very impressed by Walt Disney and the idea that you could have a dream and you could realize it to the point where people could walk around within it... It still resonates with me. I wanted to be somebody who believed in their ideas that much.”

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*.