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Eric Bana

Acting

10.9 Popularity Aug 09, 1968 (56 years old) Melbourne, Australia

Eric Martin Andrew Banadinović, 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 i...

Biography

Eric Martin Andrew Banadinović, 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.

Filmography 67

2025
UNTAMED TV

as Kyle Turner

2025
UNTAMED TV

Executive Producer

2024
Memoir of a Snail Movie

as James the Magistrate (voice)

2024
A Sacrifice Movie

as Ben Monroe

2024
A Sacrifice Movie

Executive Producer

2024
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 Movie

as Aaron Falk

2024
2022
Blueback Movie

as Mad Macka

2022
Blueback Movie

Executive Producer

2022
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Movie

as Monterey Jack (voice)

2021
Back to the Outback Movie

as Chaz (voice)

2021
Envoy: Shark Cull Movie

as Narrator (voice)

2021
The Dry Movie

as Aaron Falk

2021
The Dry Movie

Executive Producer

2018
Dirty John TV

as John Meehan

2018
Dirty John TV

Executive Producer

2018
Finke: There & Back Movie

as Narrator (voice)

2018
Great Barrier Reef 3D Movie

as Narrator (voice)

2018
The Forgiven Movie

as Piet Blomfeld

2018
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale TV

as Self - Special Guest

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday August 09, 1968 (56 years old)
Place of Birth Melbourne, Australia
Also Known As Eric Banadinovich, 에릭 바나, اریک بانا and 1 more
Years Active 1952 - 2025
Popularity 10.9
Career Stats
67 Total Credits
41 Movie Roles
16 TV Roles
5 Photos