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Balthazar Getty

Birth Name:
Paul Balthazar Getty
Birth Place:
Tarzana, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Balthazar Getty
  • On the board of directors for The Lunchbox Fund, a nonprofit that provides daily meals to township school students in Soweto, South Africa
  • Is the great grandson of famed oil tycoon J․ Paul Getty
  • Gained his first acting role in "Lord of the Flies" after being spotted by a talent scout in his art class at school
  • Quote: "I grew up in a very liberal household․ I didn't see much of my father as a kid, but my mom raised me to always have an open mind, and to realize that I didn't have to win at everything․"
  • Quote: "You can do two things in life when an obstacle comes your way: You can tackle it, or you can allow it to break you down․"
  • Quote: "[On challenges] "You can do two things in life when an obstacle comes your way: You can tackle it, or you can allow it to break you down․""
  • Well known for his role in the series "Brothers & Sisters․"
  • 1991Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1991Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1991Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1992Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2005Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
  • 2021Festival Award - Best Drama/Thriller Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2021Audience Award - Best Feature:Winner
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