Quick Facts
Born:
1968-08-09
Birthplace:
Melbourne, Australia
Credits:
56 Total Roles
Eric Bana
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
Finding Nemo
Anchor (voice)
Troy
Hector
Star Trek
Captain Nero
Black Hawk Down
SFC Norm 'Hoot' Gibson
Hulk
Bruce Banner
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Uther Pendragon
Lone Survivor
Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen
Hanna
Erik
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Apex MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | UNTAMED TV | Kyle Turner |
| 2024 | Memoir of a Snail MOVIE | James the Magistrate (voice) |
| 2024 | A Sacrifice MOVIE | Ben Monroe |
| 2024 | Force of Nature: The Dry 2 MOVIE | Aaron Falk |
| 2022 | Blueback MOVIE | Mad Macka |
| 2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers MOVIE | Monterey Jack (voice) |
| 2021 | Back to the Outback MOVIE | Chaz (voice) |
| 2021 | Envoy: Shark Cull MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |
| 2021 | The Dry MOVIE | Aaron Falk |