Eric Stoltz Biography

Fast Facts

• Received the 2010 Hollywood Discovery Award at the Hollywood Film Festival
• Was awarded first prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival for his work in "Fort McCoy․"
• Brother to mezzo sopran Catherine and writer Susan
• Born to Evelyn, who was a violinist, and Jack, an elementary school teacher
• Studied the dramatic arts at the University of Southern California before dropping out to pursue a career in professional acting
• Began performing as a child when he would earn money by playing piano for local musical theatre productions
• Made his Broadway debut in 1988 in "Our Town․"
• Quote: "I'm interested in doing movies I wouldn't normally be interested in doing․"
• Quote: "It's hard not to get a big head in the film industry, there are people on a set paid to cater to your every need, from the minute you arrive until you go home․ It's kind of strange, but not unpleasant․"
• Often collaborates with Roger Avery on film projects
• To prepare for his role in "Waterdance," he confined himself to a wheelchair for three months
• Was originally cast in the role of Marty McFly in "Back to the Future," but was ultimately replaced
• Was promised a role in every film that Cameron Crowe produces
• Contributed essay's to "New York City Secrets," a book by Robert Kahn
• Is featured in the children's song-along CD "Philadelphia Chickens․"