Garette Ratliff Henson (born January 5, 1980) is an American actor, best known for his role as Guy Germaine in The Mighty Ducks trilogy.[1]
Garette Ratliff Henson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Garette Patrick Henson January 5, 1980 Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Education | Sarah Lawrence College (BA) Columbia University (MFA) |
| Years active | 1984–1997, 2004–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Elden Henson (brother) Ellington Ratliff (half-brother) |
Early life and education
Henson was born in Burbank, California to a professional photographer mother.[2] He is the younger brother of Elden Henson. Henson also has a younger half-brother, Ellington Ratliff, who is a member of the band R5. Henson attended a private school in Burbank, where he was on the honor roll. He started in show business as a baby model and in 1987 auditioned for and got the role of Cory Charming in The Charmings (1987). Henson graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2002 and an MFA in film from Columbia University in 2015.[3]
Career
In 1992, 1994, and 1996, he starred in The Mighty Ducks trilogy alongside his older brother, Elden, and continued to play hockey in school. In 1995 he played the role of Christina Ricci's character's school crush Vic DePhillippi in the movie Casper.[4]
Personal life
Henson resides in New York with his wife Laurie, whom he married in 2007, and their son, who was born in 2014. [citation needed]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Radioactive Dreams | Phillip (age 4) | |
| 1990 | Arachnophobia | Tommy Jennings | |
| 1990 | Captain America | Young Tom Kimball | |
| 1991 | Return to the Blue Lagoon | Young Richard | |
| 1992 | Radio Flyer | Chad | |
| 1992 | The Mighty Ducks | Guy Germaine | |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Huck Finn | Billy Grangerford | |
| 1994 | D2: The Mighty Ducks | Guy Germaine | |
| 1995 | Casper | Vic | |
| 1995 | Three Wishes | Neighborhood Teenager | |
| 1996 | D3: The Mighty Ducks | Guy Germaine | |
| 1997 | Nevada | Weston | |
| 2007 | The Mannsfield 12 | Andrew Perryman |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Fame | Youngster #1 | Episode: "All I Want for Christmas" |
| 1986 | Who's the Boss? | Golfing Kid | Episode: "Spud Micelli" |
| 1987 | Outlaws | Little Boy | Episode: "Madrid" |
| 1987 | Her Secret Life | Scott | Television film |
| 1987–1988 | The Charmings | Cory Charming | 21 episodes |
| 1987, 1989 | Highway to Heaven | Tommy / Stevie Douglas | 2 episodes |
| 1989 | Empty Nest | Demetrie | Episode: "Overdue for a Job" |
| 1991 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | Will | 2 episodes |
| 1993 | For Their Own Good | Younger Jody | Television film |
| 1994 | Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All | Ned Smythe | Miniseries |
| 1997 | Melrose Place | Teenager at accident | Episode: "The Accidental Doctor" |
| 2004 | NCIS | Young Cpl. Ernie Yost | Episode: "Call of Silence" |
| 2006 | Cold Case | Jason Bowen | Episode: "The River" |
| 2007 | Close to Home | Brian Hall | Episode: "Making Amends" |
| 2021 | The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers | Guy Germaine | Episode: "Spirit of the Ducks" |