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Eric Bana Biography

Birth Name:Eric Banadinovich

Birth Place:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Has served as an advocate for the Australia's Mental Illness Fellowship
  • Was honored at the G'Day USA Black Tie gala in 2008
  • Won the 2007 Australian Film Institute Award for best lead actor
  • Has supported the Australian Childhood Foundation
  • Started out as a stand-up comic
  • Quote: "I think I've been fortunate․․․I think luck gets you on to the stage․ But it has nothing to do with keeping you there․"
  • Gained further notice in the United States after being cast in 2001's "Black Hawk Down" and later 2003's "Hulk"
  • Gained 30 pounds for his role in "Chopper․"

Awards

  • 2000AFI Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2000IF Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2000Best Actor-: winner
  • 2001FCCA Award-Best Actor - Male: winner
  • 2002PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2003Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award-Male: nominated
  • 2005Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2005MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
  • 2006AFI International Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2007AFI International Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2007AFI Award-Best Lead Actor: winner
  • 2008AFI International Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2008FCCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2009BSFC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2009Scream Award-Best Villain: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Villain: nominated
  • 2009WAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2021AACTA Award-Best Film: nominated
  • 2021AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in Film: nominated
  • 2021Audience Choice Award-Favourite Actor: winner
  • 2021AFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2022FCCA Award-Best Film: nominated
  • 2022FCCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024AACTA Award-Best Supporting Actor in Film: nominated
  • 2025AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in Film: nominated
  • 2025FCCA Award-Best Actor: nominated