Trivia

He fell from a tree in Tarzana, California and broke his arm directly prior to starting filming on The Lord of the Flies. The producers wanted him for the lead so badly that they wrote the broken arm into the script. Getty can be seen throughout most of the film sporting a cast.

His father, J. Paul Getty III, was the victim in one of the 20th century's most sensational kidnappings. While on vacation in 1973, he was kidnapped by the Italian mafia. When his family balked at paying the $3.4 million ransom demanded, the gangsters sliced off their captive's right ear and mailed it to a newspaper. Finally, his father (J. Paul Getty, Jr.) and his grandfather sent the money, and Paul Getty was finally released.

Great-grandson of famous billionaire Jean Paul Getty.

As a child his family called him Little Buddha because he had a red birthmark in the center of his forehead and he rarely smiled.

Has been a fashion model for Versace, Calvin Klein & Tommy Hilfiger.

His best friend since 1990 is actor Eric Dane who is godfather of his son Cassius.

Fluent in German.

In the biography entitled, Sean Penn: His Life And Times (2004), it states that Sean Penn once babysat Balthazar when he was just a child.

His aunt, Aileen Getty, was married to Elizabeth Taylor's son, Christopher Edward Wilding.

Was introduced to his wife Rosetta Millington by actress/friend Patricia Arquette. Millington and Arquette were childhood friends.

Was best friends with the late Rodney Harvey.

In an interview with USA Today, he mentioned he is in the process of getting most of his tattoos removed. (2007)

Son of Gisela Getty and John Paul Getty III.

Confirmed that he split with his wife Rosetta after being photographed vacationing with Sienna Miller in Italy. (July 2008)

He was directed in White Squall (1996) by Ridley Scott. Twenty-one years later, Scott directed All The Money In The World (2017) about Balthazar's father and grandfather.

Formed the band Ringside with his friend Scott Thomas.

Reconciled with his wife Rosetta (September 2010).

Balthazar's father John Paul Getty III was an American and had German, English, and Irish ancestry. Balthazar's mother Gisela Getty is German.

Wife Rosetta Millington gave birth to a boy, Cassius Paul Getty (July 17, 2000).

Daughters Grace Getty (born 2001) and Violet Getty (born 2003) with Rosetta Millington.

His wife, Rosetta Millington, gave birth to their fourth child, a daughter named June Catherine, on October 2, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

His wife Rosetta owns the children's fashion line, 'Rosetta Millington [us]' (her maiden name), and launched the high-end women's line, Riser Goodwyn, in 2007.

Played hockey for a team in Burbank, California.

Lived with actress Lala Sloatman when he was 16.

Forsook acting to become a DJ and musician with album 'Solardrive' released in 2016.

He has two pug dogs: Ajax and Daisy.

Enjoys riding motorcycles.

Younger half-brother of Anna Getty.

Lives in Los Angeles.

Cousin of Alexander Getty, Andrew Wilding, August Getty, Caleb Wilding, Joseph Getty, Julius Getty, & Nats Getty.

Nephew of Jutta Winkelmann.