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Eric Bana Biography

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Eric Bana

Eric Bana at the Sydney premiere of 'Star Trek.'

Photo by Gaye Gerard/Image.net © Paramount Pictures

Eric Bana's Birth Date:

August 9, 1968

Place of Birth:

Melbourne, Australia

And His Real Name is...:

Eric Banadinovich

Eric Bana's Background:

Although he tends to take on roles in dramas, Eric Bana got his start as a stand-up comedian before starring in his own variety show.

His Breakthrough Role:

Eric Bana garnered critical acclaim and the Australian Film Institute's Best Actor in a Leading Role award for his performance in Chopper.

Notable Movie Credits:

The Castle (1997)
Chopper (2000)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
The Nugget (2002)
Finding Nemo (2003)
The Hulk (2003)
Troy (2004)
Munich (2005)
Lucky One (2007)
Romulus, My Father (2007)
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Star Trek (2009)
Funny People (2009)
The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

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