Eric Bana Biography

Eric Bana is an Australian award-winning Actor and Comedian, who was born and brought up in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is widely known for his role in the historical war film ‘Troy’ as Hector, which earned him a MTV Movie Awards for Best Fight, and in ‘Star Trek’ as Nero, earning a nomination of “Teen Choice Awards” for Choice Movie Villain.

Eric is also known for his roles in numerous movies and tv shows including ‘Hulk’ as Bruce Banner / Hulk, ‘Chopper’ as Mark “Chopper” Read, winning him a “Australian Film Institute award” for Best Actor in a Leading Role, ‘Black Hawk Down’ as Norm “Hoot” Gibson and in ‘Something in the Air’ as Joe Sabatini.

10 Quick Facts About Eric Bana

1. Name: Eric Bana
2. Age: 53 years old
3. Birthday: 9 August
4. Zodiac Sign: Leo
5. Height: 6 feet 2.5 inches.
6. Nationality: Australian
7. Occupation: Actor and Comedian
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: To be updated
10. Net worth: $45 million dollars

Eric Bana Age

Bana is 53 years old as of 2021, he was born on 9 August 1968, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He celebrates his birthday on 9 August every year and his birth sign is Leo.

Eric Bana Height

Eric stands at a height of 6 feet 2.5 inches.

Eric Bana Weight

Bana Weighs 93 kg.

Eric Bana Education

Eric attended Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School in Melbourne, Victoria. He then enrolled at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

Eric Bana Parents, Siblings

Bana was born to his mother Eleanor Banadinovich and father Ivan Banadinovich in Melbourne. His father was Croatian and worked as a logistics manager for Caterpillar, Inc, while his mother was German and worked as a hairdresser. He spent his childhood with his older brother named Anthony Banadinovich, who works as a banker.

Eric Bana Wife

Eric is currently married to his wife Rebecca Gleeson, a publicist with the Seven Network. The couple tied the knot in 1997, after he proposed to Rebecca in the United States. His wife Rebecca, is a daughter of then Chief Justice of New South Wales, and former Chief Justice of Australia, Murray Gleeson. They have two children, a son named Klaus, and a daughter named Sophia.

Eric Bana Children

Bana and his wife Rebecca Gleeson are blessed with two children, a son Klaus Banadinovich (born on August 1999), and a daughter Sophia Banadinovich (born April 2002).

Eric Bana Net Worth

Eric has an estimated net worth of $45 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor and Comedian. Through his various sources of income, Bana has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Eric Bana Measurements and Facts

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

Eric Bana Wiki

• Full Names: Eric Banadinović
• Popular As: Eric Bana
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor and Comedian
• Nationality: Australian
• Race / Ethnicity: White (Croatian ancestry and German descent)
• Religion: Catholic/Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Eric Bana Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 53 years (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: 9 August 1968
• Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Birthday: 9 August

Eric Bana Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2.5 inches (1.89 m)
• Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: 8 (US)
• Chest size: 45 inches
• Biceps Size: 16 inches
• Waist Size: 36 inches

Bana Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Ivan Banadinovich
• Mother: Eleanor Banadinovich
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Anthony Banadinovich
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Rebecca Gleeson
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Sons (Klaus Banadinovich) Daughter(s) (Sophia Banadinovich)

Eric Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $45 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actor and Comedian

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.

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 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 Movies and TV Shows

Movies

• 1997 – The Castle as Con Petropoulous
• 2000 – Chopper as Mark “Chopper” Read
• 2001 – Black Hawk Down as Norm “Hoot” Gibson
• 2003 – Hulk as Bruce Banner / Hulk

• 2004 – Troy as Hector
• 2005 – Munich as Avner Kaufman
• 2007 – Lucky You as Huck Cheever
• 2008 – The Other Boleyn Girl as Henry Tudor

• 2009 – Star Trek as Nero
• 2011 – Hanna as Erik Heller
• 2012 – Deadfall as Addison
• 2014 – Deliver Us from Evil as Ralph Sarchie

• 2016 – The Finest Hours as Daniel Cluff
• 2017 – King Arthur: Legend of the Sword as Uther Pendragon
• 2021 – The Dry as Aaron Falk
• TBA – Blueback

TV Shows

• 1993–96 – Full Frontal as Various
• 1996–97 – The Eric Bana Show Live as Various
• 1999–2000 – All Saints as Rob Biletsky
• 2000–01 – Something in the Air as Joe Sabatini

• 2007 – Kath & Kim as Himself
• 2009 – Top Gear as Himself
• 2018 – The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale as Himself
• 2018 – Dirty John as John Meehan

Frequently Asked Questions About Eric Bana

Who is Eric Bana?

Eric Bana is a renowned Actor and Comedian, who is wide-+ly known for his role in the historical war film ‘Troy’ as Hector, which earned him a MTV Movie Awards for Best Fight.

How old is Eric Bana?

Bana is an American national born on 9^th August 1968, in Melbourne VIC.

How tall is Eric Bana?

Eric stands at a height of 1.89m.

Is Eric Bana married?

Yes, Bana is married to Rebecca Gleeson. They got married in 1997 and together they have two children. The couple resides in Melbourne together with their children.

How much is Bana worth?

Eric has an approximate net worth of $45 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Eric live?  

Bana is a resident of Melbourne, Victoria, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Bana dead or alive?  

Eric is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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