Eric Bana

Biography

Eric Martin Andrew Banadinović (born 9 August 1968), known professionally as Eric Bana, is an Australian actor, comedian, producer, and director. He began his career in the sketch-comedy series Full Frontal before gaining notice in the comedy-drama The Castle (1997). He achieved critical recognition for starring in the biographical crime film Chopper (2000) and as the titular character in Hulk (2003). After a decade of roles in Australian television shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention for his performance in the war film Black Hawk Down (2001) and as Bruce Banner in the superhero horror film Hulk(2003). He played Hector in the war epic Troy (2004) and took a leading role in Steven Spielberg's historical thriller Munich (2005). In 2009, he played the villain Nero in the science-fiction film Star Trek, which was a critical and commercial success. Bana continued to work steadily in the 2010s, portraying Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen in Lone Survivor(2013) and playing police Sergeant Ralph Sarchie in the horror film Deliver Us from Evil(2014). In 2018, Bana played the title role in a true crime miniseries, Dirty John. In 2020, he returned to Australia to star in outback thriller The Dry. Bana has received several Australian Film Institute awards and has performed distinctive lead and character roles across various genres—from epics to science fiction and action thrillers. In addition to acting, Bana is a motor-racing enthusiast and has participated in multiple racing competitions in Australia. Bana was appointed Member of the Order of Australia(AM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for his services to drama.

Filmografi

Finding Nemo2003 · Anchor (voice)Troy2004 · HectorApex2026 · TommyBlack Hawk Down2001 · HootStar Trek2009 · Captain NeroKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword2017 · Uther PendragonHulk2003 · Bruce BannerChip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers2022 · Monterey Jack (voice)Lone Survivor2013 · Lieutenant Commander Erik KristensenThe Time Traveler's Wife2009 · Henry DeTambleMunich2005 · AvnerMemoir of a Snail2024 · James the Magistrate (voice)Back to the Outback2021 · Chaz (voice)Deliver Us from Evil2014 · Ralph SarchieThe Other Boleyn Girl2008 · Henry TudorThe Finest Hours2016 · Daniel CluffMary and Max2009 · Damien (voice)Blueback2022 · Mad MackaHanna2011 · ErikFunny People2009 · ClarkeDeadfall2012 · AddisonChopper2000 · Mark Brandon 'Chopper' ReadForce of Nature: The Dry 22024 · Aaron FalkThe Dry2021 · Aaron Falk