Garette Ratliff Henson Explained

Garette Ratliff Henson
Birth Name:Garette Patrick Henson
Birth Date:5 January 1980
Birth Place:Burbank, California, U.S.
Education:Sarah Lawrence College (BA)
Columbia University (MFA)
Children:1
Relatives:Elden Henson (brother)
Ellington Ratliff (half-brother)
Years Active:1984–1997, 2004–present

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]

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.

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1985Radioactive DreamsPhillip (age 4)
1990ArachnophobiaTommy Jennings
1990Captain AmericaYoung Tom Kimball
1991Return to the Blue LagoonYoung Richard
1992Radio FlyerChad
1992The Mighty DucksGuy Germaine
1993The Adventures of Huck FinnBilly Grangerford
1994Guy Germaine
1995CasperVic
1995Three WishesNeighborhood Teenager
1996Guy Germaine
1997NevadaWeston
2007The Mannsfield 12Andrew Perryman

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986FameYoungster #1Episode: "All I Want for Christmas"
1986Who's the Boss?Golfing KidEpisode: "Spud Micelli"
1987OutlawsLittle BoyEpisode: "Madrid"
1987Her Secret LifeScottTelevision film
1987–1988The CharmingsCory Charming21 episodes
1987, 1989Highway to HeavenTommy / Stevie Douglas2 episodes
1989Empty NestDemetrieEpisode: "Overdue for a Job"
1991Doogie Howser, M.D.Will2 episodes
1993For Their Own GoodYounger JodyTelevision film
1994Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells AllNed SmytheMiniseries
1997Melrose PlaceTeenager at accidentEpisode: "The Accidental Doctor"
2004NCISYoung Cpl. Ernie YostEpisode: "Call of Silence"
2006Cold CaseJason BowenEpisode: "The River"
2007Close to HomeBrian HallEpisode: "Making Amends"
2021Guy GermaineEpisode: "Spirit of the Ducks"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 'Mighty Ducks' Trilogy: An Oral History . Time.com . 2014-06-09 . 2016-10-18.
  2. Web site: Elden Henson Biography (1977-).
  3. Web site: May 20, 2015 . Garette Henson's Instagram . Instagram.
  4. Web site: Browne . Rembert . March 28, 2014 . » The Movies of 1994: Catching Up with Garette Henson of 'D2: The Mighty Ducks' 20 Years Later . 2022-04-22 . en-US.