Troy Garity is a talented actor, renowned for his extensive and diverse range of film and television performances. His breakthrough role came when he starred alongside Bruce Willis, Cate Blanchett, and Billy Bob Thornton in Barry Levinson's critically acclaimed film "Bandits". However, he is perhaps best recognized for his recurring role as Isaac in the popular "Barbershop" film franchise, a role he will reprise in the upcoming 2016 film.
Garity's outstanding performance in the Showtime original film "Soldier's Girl" earned him nominations for both a Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award. Additionally, the film received a Peabody Award and the AFI award for excellence in film, further solidifying Garity's reputation as a skilled and versatile actor.
Born in Santa Monica, California, as a member of the esteemed Fonda family, acting was indeed a significant part of his heritage. Garity attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he developed his passion for acting, before further honing his craft at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Following his graduation, he spent a year performing as a member of the Academy's renowned repertory company.
Throughout his illustrious career, Garity has appeared in a variety of notable films, including the Danny Boyle-directed sci-fi thriller "Sunshine", the Ruben Fleischer-directed "Gangster Squad", and the critically acclaimed television series "Boss", directed by Gus Van Sant.
Moreover, Garity has recently been seen playing the role of NFL agent Jason Antolotti in the hit HBO comedy series "Ballers".