[84], In 1995, while working on the television series Full Frontal, Bana began dating Rebecca Gleeson, a publicist with the Seven Network and daughter of then Chief Justice of New South Wales, and later Chief Justice of Australia, Murray Gleeson. Watch. Eric Banadinović, AM (born 9 August 1968), known professionally as Eric Bana (/ ˈ b æ n ə /), is an Australian actor and comedian.He began his career in the sketch comedy series Full Frontal before gaining notice in the comedy drama The Castle (1997). [97], Bana is an ambassador for Father Chris Riley's charity for homeless young people, Youth Off The Streets, and has appeared with Riley in advertisements to support the organisation's annual appeal. "[41], In 2009, he also appeared in the science fiction The Time Traveler's Wife,[42] based on Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 novel of the same title. "[82] David Sexton of the Evening Standard thought he was well cast in the role: "Eric Bana is terrific as Dirty John, so sexy and appealing yet creepy too. [63] Bana then appeared in the thriller Closed Circuit (2013), alongside Rebecca Hall, as a lawyer, defending a Turkish man accused of planning a terrorist attack in London. Eric Bana Edgar Ramírez Olivia Munn Chris Coy Dorian Missick Sean Harris Joel McHale Mike Houston Lulu Wilson. Bana also played Henry DeTamble in The Time Traveler's Wife (2009). His impressions of Columbo, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Tom Cruise made Bana popular with the show's audience. The House. Eric Bana was born Eric Banadinovic on August 9, 1968, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. More TV Programmes & Films. After working for ten years in Australia films and television shows, Bana hogged the limelight for his performances in film ‘Black Hawk Down,’ where he portrayed Norm “Hoot” Gibson and for playing the title character in ‘Hulk,’ a superhero film. "Eric Bana: "Wo bleiben die leichten Stoffe? Upon release, the film was a critical success, and Bana's performance earned him a second Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor. Sheridan’s film of Sebastian Barry’s novel … Starring: Eric Bana,Edgar Ramírez,Olivia Munn. Troy could take $50 and I wouldn't regret it. With Eric Bana, Steve Blackburn. Natalie Portman Scarlett Johansson Eric Bana Jim Sturgess Mark Rylance Kristin Scott Thomas David Morrissey Benedict Cumberbatch Oliver Coleman Ana Torrent Eddie Redmayne Juno Temple. See all photos. He played Hector in the war epic Troy (2004), and took a leading role in Steven Spielberg's historical thriller Munich (2005). [10] Even so, in 1997, he received a Logie Award for "Most Popular Comedy Personality" for his work on the show. He also trained with Delta Force operators at Fort Bragg, learning to fire weapons and clear rooms. Since 1995, he has participated in the Motorcycle Riders Association Toy Run in Melbourne, which raises money and toys for needy children at Christmas. [80] In 2018, Bana played John in the Bravo miniseries Dirty John, based on the true crime podcast of the same name by Christopher Goffard. He has since played Hector in the movie Troy (2004), the lead in Steven Spielberg's historical drama and political thriller Munich (2005), Henry VIII in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), and the villain Nero in the science-fiction film Star Trek (2009). Eric Bana He began his career in the sketch comedy series Full Frontal before gaining notice in the comedy-drama The Castle (1997). Directed by Steven Spielberg. A comedy, the film portrays the effect of instant wealth on three working-class men and was released with moderate success in Australia. [4] Bana was raised in Melbourne's Tullamarine, a suburban area on the northern edge of the city, near Melbourne's international airport, and attended Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School. [5] He has stated: "I have always been proud of my origin, which had a big influence on my upbringing. He has one older brother, Anthony. [37] The following year, he co-starred with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto in the science fiction film Star Trek. [94][95] Bana's love for St Kilda FC resulted in the club being featured in the film Funny People and in Bana's promotion of the film in 2009, notably on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. While Bana is a good sketch comedian, the skits on this show were not particularly funny. [5] However, he did not seriously consider a career in the performing arts until 1991 when he was persuaded to try comedy while working as a barman at Melbourne's Castle Hotel. Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities. While the film garnered mostly negative reviews,[43] the critic from The Sydney Morning Herald complimented the chemistry between Bana and McAdams: "Together they achieve an intimacy which does its best to distract you from the flaws in the script". 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He is the younger of two brothers. Watch all you want. Eric Bana was born Eric Banadinovic on August 9, 1968, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Contact Info … I have always been in the company of people of European origin". What to Watch Latest Trailers IMDb TV IMDb Originals IMDb Picks IMDb Podcasts. After a decade of roles in Australian TV shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention for his performance in the war film Black Hawk Down and by playing the lead role as Hulk/Bruce Banner in the Ang Lee-directed Marvel Comics film Hulk with … Upon release, the Chicago Reader critic thought Bana and Hall lacked chemistry,[64] and NPR's reviewer wrote that Bana had a "consistently clenched jaw and inconsistent slippage into Aussie diction. [100], In 2005, Bana narrated the documentary Terrors of Tasmania about the endangered Tasmanian devil. "[31] The Telegraph was equally impressed with Bana's emotional and "sublimely convincing" portrayal. [26], After the varied reception of Hulk and Troy, film critics questioned Bana's bankability in big-budget films. [19] Although Hulk (2003) received mixed reviews and was a moderate success at the box office, Bana's performance was highly praised: Jack Matthews of New York Daily News felt that Bana played the role of Bruce Banner "with great conviction". Young Bana grew up in ... 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In the film, Bana played Nero, a Romulan mining ship captain who attempts to exact revenge on Spock, whom he blames for the destruction of his homeworld and its inhabitants. 2015; Ireland; 1h 48min; 12A; Directed by: Jim Sheridan; Cast: Rooney Mara, Jack Reynor, Vanessa Redgrave, Eric Bana; UK release: 19 May 2017; Roseanne (Redgrave) is an elderly woman who has spent much of her life in a mental institution; Dr Grene (Bana) finds out about her early life. After a decade of roles in Australian TV shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention for his performance in the war film Black Hawk Down and by playing the lead role as Hulk/Bruce Banner in the Ang Lee-directed Marvel … After two seasons, Bana left the show to focus on his Hollywood career. Don’t Listen. [5] His performance gained the attention of producers from the sketch comedy series, Full Frontal, who invited him to join the show as a writer and performer. #11,397 in Movies & TV Shows (See Top 100 in Movies & TV Shows) #2,847 in Action & Adventure (Movies & TV Shows) Customer Reviews: 3.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings. Directed by Robert Connolly. [1][2][3][4] His father Ivan was Croatian, born in Zagreb, and worked as a logistics manager for Caterpillar Inc., and his German mother, Eleanor, was a hairdresser, originally from near Mannheim in Germany. The film, based on Raimond Gaita's memoir of the same title, portrays a couple and their struggle in the face of adversity to raise their son. He is the... Born: August 9, 1968 Photos. [20], In 2003, he voiced hammerhead shark Anchor in the critically and commercially acclaimed animated Pixar film Finding Nemo. City of Ghosts. [18] While filming The Nugget, Bana was offered the lead role of Bruce Banner in the film adaptation of the popular Marvel Comic book series The Incredible Hulk. More TV Programmes & Films. Soon afterwards he gained critical recognition in the biographical crime film Chopper (2000). At the age of 14, he wanted to leave school to focus full-time on becoming a motor mechanic, but his father convinced him to complete school, advising him to avoid making his hobby a job. In addition to acting, Bana is a motor racing enthusiast, and has participated in various racing competitions in Australia. [36], Bana's next project was the historical drama The Other Boleyn Girl (2008). Then he co-starred in Black Hawk Down (2001), then starred in Hulk (2003). He began his career as a comedian in the sketch comedy series Full Frontal before gaining critical recognition in the biographical crime film Chopper. The Castle was a surprise critical and financial success, earning A$10,326,428 at the box office in Australia. His stand-up gigs in inner-city pubs did not provide him with enough income to support himself, however, so he continued his work as a barman and waiting on tables. [16] Bana admired Lee for his work on the film The Ice Storm and agreed to work on the film before the final script was complete. "[22] Bana also had prepare for the role by taking lessons in sword training and learning to ride horseback. Every film I’ve done, that’s always been the guiding decision-making thing, for sure. The film followed the life of a female Tasmanian devil called Manganinnie and discussed the incurable facial cancer which threatens the survival of the species. [85][86] Bana and Gleeson have two children, a son, Klaus (born August 1998), and a daughter, Sophia (born April 2002). [11], In that same year, Bana made his film debut in the Australian film The Castle, which tells the story of a Melbourne-based family's struggles to keep their home by Melbourne's airport as the airport authority force them to move. 5. Bana shed the weight he had gained for Chopper and began an exercise regimen months before filming began. Bana played Avner, a Mossad agent, who is ordered to track down and kill the Black September terrorists thought to be responsible for the massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Coming Soon. Eric Bana is an Australian film and television actor. [21] In 2004, Bana co-starred with Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom in the war epic Troy. [11], In 2001, director Ridley Scott cast Bana as an American soldier in the film Black Hawk Down (2001). [71] Although reviews were largely negative,[72] one reviewer thought Bana "upstaged" Gervais and gave a watchable performance. JOIN NOW. 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After a decade of roles in Australian TV shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention by playing the role of American Delta Force Sergeant Norm "Hoot" Hooten in Black Hawk Down (2001), the lead role as … [99] Bana is also active in campaigns with the Australian Childhood Foundation and the Bone Marrow Donor Institute. This surreal animated anthology series follows three generations of families who inhabit the same otherworldly house. Only after learning of director Ang Lee's involvement in the project did he consider the role. When he read the script, he was drawn to Hector because "I really felt a lot for him. "[65], The following year, he starred as Ralph Sarchie, a police sergeant who investigates paranormal cases, in the supernatural horror Deliver Us from Evil. Present day: Bruce (Eric Bana) is a bionuclear scientist who is working with nanotechnology, along with his ex-girlfriend Betty Ross (Jennifer Connelly). [11] On official identity documents he still has his birth surname, Banadinović. [1], Bana is a motor racing enthusiast, and participates in various racing competitions in Australia. Deliver Us from Evil. After a decade of roles in Australian TV shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention by playing the role of American Delta Force Sergeant Norm "Hoot" Hooten in Black Hawk Down (2001), the lead role as Bruce Banner in the Ang Lee directed film Hulk (2003), Prince Hector in the movie Troy (2004), the lead in Steven Spielberg's Munich (2005), and the villain Nero in the science-fiction film Star Trek (2009). But then a lab accident douses Bruce with gamma radiation -- and that night, he … [46] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine gave the film 3 ½ out of 4 stars, and opined that Bana's performance showed "real comic flair". [12], For the role, Bana shaved his head, gained 30 pounds (13 kg), and spent two days with Read to perfect his mimicry. "[35] His next film was the Australian drama Romulus, My Father (2007). [66] The film was released on 2 July 2014 and grossed US$87.9 million worldwide. Despite having a successful Hollywood career, Eric Bana has never made the permanent move to the United States. [30] The Los Angeles Times wrote that Bana as Avner "projects a combination of sensitivity and ruthlessness and [...] knows how to present a face for which worry is a new experience. But then a lab accident douses Bruce with gamma radiation -- and that night, he transforms into a … [28] The film garnered praise from critics,[29] and was nominated for five Academy Awards in 2006. Angry Birds: Summer Madness. When you're on a long shoot it is a long personal investment. [38] The film was positively received,[39] and grossed over US$380 million worldwide. UNLIMITED TV PROGRAMMES & FILMS. 2017. SALT – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO The series, written and performed by Bana, featured skits, stand-up and celebrity guests, but failed to attract a substantial audience and was cancelled after only eight episodes due to low ratings. [40] Bana later recalled, "It was an unbelievable experience, and it's such a great group of actors", but he did not reprise his role in the 2013 sequel, saying "It was just a one-time for me. Directed by Ang Lee. Eric Bana is an Australian actor. I remember at the time Bana said in a TV guide that he wanted to do something different, then the normal late night TV host comedy show format. With Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas. With Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Marie-Josée Croze, Ciarán Hinds. Dirty John review: Netflix’s latest true crime show features the second coming of Eric Bana, who has always been better at playing seedy characters than heroes. His father, named Ivan Banadinovic, came from Zagreb, Croatia, and worked as a manager for Caterpillar Inc. His mother, named Eleanor Banadinovic, came from a German family and was a hairdresser. [77] The 2017 British drama, The Forgiven, followed next with Bana playing murderer Piet Blomfield. Bana was surprised to be offered the role and admitted that he "probably would have just passed it on without even opening it" if it had been presented to him under a different title. The story follows Henry DeTamble (Bana), a Chicago librarian with a paranormal genetic disorder that causes him to randomly time travel as he tries to build a romantic relationship with Clare Abshire (McAdams), who would become his wife. A young girl discovers stories around her city by communicating directly with the ghosts who inhabit it. JOIN NOW SIGN IN. [73] Bana also had a role in Disney's The Finest Hours (2016), playing Coast Guard warrant officer David Cluff.