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Beau Garrett

Beau Garrett is an American actress and model known for film roles in Turistas, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Tron: Legacy, as well as television work including Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce and The Good Doctor.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Beau Garrett is an American actress and model known for roles in Turistas, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Tron: Legacy, as well as television work including Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce and The Good Doctor. She was born on December 28, 1982, in Beverly Hills, California.

What it is

Beau Garrett began her career as a model after being discovered by an Elite modeling agent at age 14, appearing in GUESS advertisements in the late 1990s. She transitioned to acting, making her film debut in the horror film Turistas (2006). Her film credits include Captain Raye in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Gem in Tron: Legacy (2010), and roles in Made of Honor, Freelancers, and Knight of Cups. On television, she had a regular role on Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014–2018) and appeared on The Good Doctor (2017) and Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.

Key details

Garrett stands 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall. She was born Beau Jesse Garrett. In 2025, she married Canadian hotel and resort manager Shane Richards, linking her to Canada. She has one child. As of 2026, she is 43 years old and began a main role on the series The Madison.

Why it matters

Garrett's career spans both film and television, with notable appearances in major franchises like Fantastic Four and Tron. Her marriage to a Canadian manager adds a personal connection to Canada, and her ongoing work in television keeps her relevant in the entertainment industry.

In short

  • American actress and model born December 28, 1982, in Beverly Hills, California.
  • Known for Turistas, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Tron: Legacy, and Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce.
  • Married Canadian hotel manager Shane Richards in 2025.
  • Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m).
Canadian angle

Garrett has Canadian connections through her 2025 marriage to Canadian hotel and resort manager Shane Richards, and she has worked on productions with Canadian distribution and audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Beau Garrett?
Beau Garrett is an American actress and model known for roles in Turistas, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Tron: Legacy, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, and The Good Doctor.
Beau Garrett movies
Her film credits include Turistas (2006), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Made of Honor (2008), Tron: Legacy (2010), Freelancers (2012), and Knight of Cups (2015).
Beau Garrett height
IMDb lists her height as 5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 metres.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau_Garrett
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, early modeling career, film and television credits, and 2026 role on The Madison.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1683768/
    Supports: Height, birth date, birthplace, film credits, and official Instagram listing.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/beau-garrett/
    Supports: Birth date, age, and biographical overview.
  4. Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/beaujgarrett/
    Supports: Public page identifying the actor and the associated official site reference.