“The '70s just seemed dirty, honestly, and not in an interesting way. It's not the '80s. In fact, it's 10 less. I grew up in the '80s, so that's more of an interesting time to me.”

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*.