Aaron Eckhart Biography

Fast Facts

• Well known for his roles in "Erin Brockovich," "Thank You for Smoking" and "The Dark Knight․"
• Graduated from Brigham Young University as a film major in 1994
• Born to computer executive James and poet Mary Martha Eckhart
• Lived with his family in several different countries and sought acting classes wherever they went
• Quote: "I believe if you contextualize something then it will manifest in your life․ I have done that with houses, cars, jobs․ It absolutely works and it's not hocus-pocus․ I believe everything in life has a spiritual component and everything's fair game․"
• Quote: "[on his nomadic upbringing] "I'd ski in Europe, I'd go to Greece, Spain, Moscow, I played soccer in Paris and rugby in Munich․ We did everything․""
• Often collaborates with director Neil LaBute on films including "In the Company of Men," "Your Friends and Neighbors" and "Nurse Betty․"
• Appeared in the music video for the song "I'm Taking the Wheel" in 2006
• Purchased a motorcycle after learning how to ride for the film "Erin Brockovich․"
• Spent a year surfing in Hawaii after high school
• Sat in on a support group for parents who lost their children to prepare for his role in "Rabbit Hole․"