Eric Stoltz

Birth Name:

Eric Stoltz

Birth Place:

Wittier, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Composer, Stunts

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․"
Born to Evelyn, who was a violinist, and Jack, an elementary school teacher
Brother to mezzo sopran Catherine and writer Susan
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․"
Studied the dramatic arts at the University of Southern California before dropping out to pursue a career in professional acting
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
Contributed essay's to "New York City Secrets," a book by Robert Kahn
Is featured in the children's song-along CD "Philadelphia Chickens․"
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

1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1992Gold Special Jury Award - Best Actors:Winner
1994ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
1995Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
2002Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special:Nominated
2010Hollywood Discovery Award - Best Feature Film:Winner
2011OFTA Television Award - Best Direction in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2011First Prize - Best Feature:Winner
2011Platinum Award - Best Historical/Period Film:Winner
2012Best Narrative Feature - Best Film:Winner
2018Grand Jury - Best Narrative Feature:Winner

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