Garrett Backstrom Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Kids, Movies, Career

Garrett Backstrom is an American actor, producer, and director known for his early leading role in the drama Hello Herman and guest appearances on Disney series such as Jessie and Lab Rats.

After establishing himself as a young performer, he shifted focus toward filmmaking, graduating from Loyola Marymount University and producing projects including the short film Hunter. He continues to work across acting and production with an emphasis on faith-inspired storytelling.

Garrett Backstrom
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Name:	Garrett Backstrom
Born:	25 October 1995 (age 30 years old)
Place of Birth:	Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Gary Backstrom and Elizabeth Backstrom
Siblings:	Nathan Backstrom
Spouse:	Belle Backstrom (née Isabella Mancuso)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Director
Net Worth:	$500,000–$1 million

Early Life and Education

Garrett Backstrom was born on 25 October 1995 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, to parents Gary Backstrom and Elizabeth Backstrom. He has one brother named Nathan and was raised in a Christian household.

Between the ages of three and thirteen he competed as a gymnast, training at the Olympic Training Center and winning two consecutive Colorado State Championships before injuries redirected his path. He later attended Brighton Hall, where he served as student body president, and graduated from the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University in 2018. He is of American (Swedish descent) ethnicity, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Garrett Backstrom began his acting career as a teenager after moving to California to pursue filmmaking and performance. He made early appearances in commercials for brands such as Pepsi and Subaru and secured guest roles on television, including Andrew on Brothers & Sisters (2011), Vincent on Jessie (2012), and Ethan on Lab Rats (2012).

His first major film lead came in Hello Herman (2012), where he portrayed the title character opposite Norman Reedus. Additional film credits from this period include young Jerry Lee in The Motel Life (2012) and David Benson in Summer Snow (2014).

While studying at Loyola Marymount University he continued acting in projects such as Late Bloomer (also known as D’amour et d’orchidée, 2016) and Bad Impulse (2019/2020), while simultaneously producing and directing short films, commercials, and music videos. Notable production work includes the short Hunter (2016), which he also directed.

After graduation he assisted with financing for Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and has since focused on producing feature films, including a project inspired by the life of Christian figure George Müller that entered principal photography under the working title Home.

In recent years Garrett Backstrom has balanced selective acting roles with producing and directing, often centering stories of faith, family, and redemption.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gbackstrom

Personal Life

Garrett Backstrom is married to Belle Backstrom (née Isabella Mancuso), whom he wed on 22 March 2024. The couple has one son.

He has spoken publicly about the importance of family, faith, and fatherhood, and maintains close ties with his parents and brother. Earlier in his career he was linked to actress Bella Thorne around 2011, though that relationship ended.

Filmography

• Hello Herman (2012)
• The Motel Life (2012)
• Summer Snow (2014)
• Late Bloomer / D’amour et d’orchidée (2016)
• Hunter (2016)
• Bad Impulse (2019)
• Home (2026)

Net Worth

Garrett Backstrom has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000 to $1 million. His primary sources of income include acting roles in film and television, production and directing fees from short films and commercials, and related filmmaking activities.

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