Who is Eric Bana? Biography and Wiki

Eric Bana (Eric Banadinović) is an Australian actor and comedian born on 9th August 1968 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is popularly known for his role as Mark “Chopper”(2000), as Norm “Hoot” Gibson ”Black Hawk Down”(2001), as Hector ”Troy”

Eric Bana Age and Birthday

Eric Banadinović was born on 9th August 1968 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He celebrates his birthday on August 9th every year. Bana will be 52 years old on Aug 9th, 2020.

Eric Bana Height and Weight

Bana stands at a height of  1.89 m tall( 6feet 2 inches). He also weighs about 204.6 lbs(93 kg). His eyes color is brown whereas his hair color is black.

Eric Bana  Education

He attended Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School. At the age of six, Eric Bana began doing impressions of family members first mimicking his grandfather’s walk, voice, and mannerisms. In school, he mimicked his teachers as a means to get out of trouble.

In 2001 Eric came to prominence with his role, Norm “Hoot” Gibson, in “Black Hawk Down” which was based on real-life incidents in Somalia. He has Since then he has played the Bruce Banner role in “Hulk,” Hector in “Troy,” and Avner in Steven Spielberg’s “Munich.”

Eric Bana Parents, Siblings

His parents are Ivan Banadinovich (father) and Eleanor Banadinovich (mother). His father was Croatian and worked as a logistics manager for Caterpillar, Inc, while his mother was German and worked as a hairdresser. He has an older brother Anthony Banadinovich who works as a banker.

Eric Bana Wife, Is Eric Bana Married?

In 1995 Bana started 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. In 1997, they tied their knot after Bana proposed to her on a trip to the United States, which he won from Cleo Magazine after being named their “Bachelor of the Year” in 1996.

Eric Bana Children

Bana together with his wife Rebecca has two children, a son Klaus born in August 1999 and a daughter Sophia born in April 2002.

Eric Bana Net worth

Bana is an Australian actor who has a net worth of $40 million.  Bana has had a career that many ambitious actors dream of. Besides, he has worked on many TV shows which might also help him to earn some money.

Eric Bana Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Eric Bana.

Eric Bana Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Eric Banadinović
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor, Comedian
• Nationality: Australian
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion:  Catholic/Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Eric Bana Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 51 years old
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: 9 August 1968
• Place of Birth: Melbourne, Australia
• Birthday: August 9th

Eric Bana Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: r Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches(1.89 m)
• Weight: 204.6 lbs(93 kg)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: 8(US)
• Chest size: 45 Inches
• Biceps Size: 16 Inches
• Waist Size: 36 Inches

Eric Bana Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Ivan Banadinovich
• Mother: Eleanor Banadinovich
• Siblings (Brother): Anthony Banadinovich
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Rebecca Gleeson
• Children:  Son Klaus, Daughter, Sophia

Eric Bana Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $40 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Acting

Eric Bana House and Cars

• Place of living: Melbourne, Australia
• Cars: Ford XB Falcon Hardtop

Eric Bana Comedy

In 1993 Eric Bana made his television debut on Steve Vizard’s late-night talk show, Tonight Live. 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. Eric became popular with the show’s audience with his impressions of Columbo, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Tom Cruise

In 1994 Eric Bana recorded a comedy album ‘Out of Bounds’ and in 1996 he hosted his own television special, titled Eric. The show was a collection of sketches featuring everyday characters, prompted him to launch a sketch comedy series The Eric Bana Show. The series, written and performed by Bana, featured skits, stand-up, and celebrity guests, but failed to attract a substantial audience and was canceled after only eight episodes due to low ratings. In 1997 despite the cancellation, Bana received a Logie Award for “Most Popular Comedy Personality” for his work on the show.

Eric Bana The Castle

In 1997 Eric 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 forces them to move. He was featured in a supporting role as Con Petropoulous, a kickboxing accountant who is the householder’s son-in-law.

Eric Bana Chopper

In 1997, Bana was approached by director Andrew Dominik to appear in the film Chopper (2000), a biographical film based on the life of infamous Australian criminal Chopper Read. Bana shaved his head, gained thirty pounds, and spent two days with reading to perfect his mimicry for the role. He received positive reviews on his act with Roger Ebert, an American film critic, stating “in a comedian named Eric the filmmakers have found, I think, a future star … He has a quality no acting school can teach you and few actors can match. You cannot look away from him”. His performance won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor.

Eric Bana Hulk

In 2002 Eric Bana was featured on ‘The Nugget’, the film portrays the effect of instant wealth on three working-class men. He was offered the role of Bruce Banner in the film adaptation of the popular Marvel Comic book series The Incredible Hulk while filming ‘The Nugget’. After he learned that director Ang Lee was involved in the project he considered taking the offer and even agreed to work on the film before the final script was complete. He admired Lee for his work on the film ‘The Ice Storm’.

He was drawn to the film because “the character of Bruce Banner had dramatic potential” and was “a fairly non-traditional superhero”.

The film (Hulk, 2003) received mixed reviews and a moderate success at the box office, but Bana’s performance was praised: Jack Matthews of the New York Daily News felt that Bana played the role of Bruce Banner “with great conviction”. Eric Bana earned an Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films nomination for “Cinescape Genre Face of the Future” for the film.

Eric Bana Quotes

I fell in love with many women at school who had no idea I existed. I’m a bit of a romantic.

I look my best when I take my helmet off after a long motorcycle ride. I have a glow and a bit of helmet hair.

Over my lifetime, the car had actually transcended the fact that it is a car. It has become a venue.

The darker the film, the more vital everyone’s sense of humor is on set.

I guess I’m a very keen observer, and I’d like to think I have a good imagination.

Eric Bana Troy

Likewise, Bana co-starred with Brad Pitt in the big-budget film Troy in 2004. He played the role of Prince Hector, leader of the Trojan forces battling against the Greek warrior Achilles. The film was an international success, grossing US$364 million, with US$133 million in the US.

Bana’s bankability in big-budget films was questioned by critics after the disappointment of Hulk and Troy. Eric Bana responded in Empire Magazine: “It’s not like it [Hulk] was a flop. When you’re on a long shoot it is a long personal investment. If I wasn’t happy with the end result I’d be bloody upset, but in every case so far I’ve been happy. Troy could take $50 and I wouldn’t regret it.”

Eric Bana Star Trek

Eric played the role of villain Nero in Star Trek. Bana revealed during an interview that he was Star Trek: The Original Series fan while growing up although he said that his love for the show wasn’t the drive for him signing up but the script which he called “awesome” and said he could not resist being a part of the movie.

He once described his role as a ‘cameo’ but sources later revealed that his characterization of the role as being a “cameo” was an understatement and that Nero was much more than that. Eric later clarified his statements in an interview saying:

‘…what I mean is that in the context of the roles I usually do, the weight is firmly on other areas … It’s not one of those roles where you’re carrying the movie, is what I’m saying. I feel like I’m very much in a supporting role, not one of the main guys. … It’s a luxury to not be in that position. It’s nice to be offered a part like that.’

Eric Bana Munich

Eric Bana co-starred in Steven Spielberg‘s controversial film Munich where he 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. The film was a critical success and was nominated for five Academy Awards in 2006.  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.”

Eric Bana Love the Beast

In 2009, Eric Bana released a self-produced and directed a documentary-style film called Love the Beast. It details his personal relationship with his first car and follows his progression as a car lover. Along the way, he seeks guidance and wisdom from the inner sanctum of his three lifelong friends, as well as celebrities Jay Leno, Jeremy Clarkson, and Dr. Phil.

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