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Aaron Eckhart

Birth Name:
Aaron Edward Eckhart
Birth Place:
Cupertino, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Aaron Eckhart

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․"

Awards

  • 1997Best ActorWinner
  • 1998CFCA Award - Most Promising Actor:Nominated
  • 1998Independent Spirit Award - Best Debut Performance:Winner
  • 1998OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance - Male:Nominated
  • 1998Special Achievement Award - Outstanding New Talent:Winner
  • 2006Golden Schmoes - Best Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2006Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2006SLFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2006Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
  • 2007Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
  • 2007Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2007Prism Award - Performance in a Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2008ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
  • 2008Golden Schmoes - Best Supporting Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2009Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2009COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2009Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2009People's Choice Award - Favorite Cast:Winner
  • 2010Davis Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 2010SDFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2011Cinema Award - Excellence in Acting Award:Winner
  • 2011Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
  • 2014CinEuphoria - Best Duo - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2014CinEuphoria - Best Actor - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2014CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2016IFJA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
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