Balthazar Getty

Paul Balthazar Getty was born on January 22, 1975, in Tarzana, California, and was raised in San Francisco before attending Gordonstoun in Scotland. His father was John Paul Getty III. Getty began his acting career at the age of 12, auditioning for and securing the lead role of Ralph in the film ‘Lord of the Flies’ (1990) after being noticed by a casting director during an art class. His early career saw him appear in various films, establishing his presence in Hollywood during the 1990s.

Throughout his career, Getty built a filmography that includes notable roles in ‘Young Guns II’ (1990), ‘Lost Highway’ (1997), and ‘Feast’ (2005). He also took on recurring television roles, portraying Richard Montana in ‘Charmed’ (2003-2004) and Thomas Grace in ‘Alias’ (2005-2006). A significant period of his television career was his role as Tommy Walker in the ABC drama ‘Brothers & Sisters’ (2006-2011), where he appeared in 92 episodes across several seasons, solidifying his public profile. Beyond acting, Getty is a musician, being a member of the indie rock/electronic band Ringside and producing for the hip-hop duo The Wow. He also ventured into fashion with his unisex streetwear brand, Monkpunk.

Getty’s professional work extends to production, with credits as a co-producer for ‘Shadow Hours’ (2000) and an executive producer for ‘Hide and Bleed’ (2021). He has also worked in music composition, contributing additional music for the upcoming film ‘Down by the Water’. His diverse creative pursuits demonstrate a career spanning multiple facets of the entertainment industry, from early film roles to television series and musical endeavors, alongside entrepreneurial efforts in fashion.