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| Birth Name: Eric Banadinovich Date of birth: 9 August, 1968 Place of birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Spouse: Rebecca Gleeson (former publicist) Kids: Son Klaus (born in 1999) and daughter Sophie (born in 2002) Cultural Background: Australian-born from a Crotian father and German mother Star sign: Leo Height: 6'4" Other than acting: Eric likes cars. He has less than eight cars (like, wow!!) in his personal collection. Eric won't say exactly how many cars he owns because he doesn't want his wife to know.....(wow, you both live in the same house, SURE, she won't know....). Mr. Marvel Man: Before being cast in the Hulk, Eric also considered to play the lead in Daredevil and Ghost Rider, but the part of Bruce Banner belonged to Eric Random Quote: "I'm vicously determined to live a simple life"- Eric in GQ July 2003 |
| Eric had become a star in his native Australia with his stand-up routines and his appearences on various TV series including 'Full Frontal' and his eponymous show. The compact, handomse(including sexy, cute and fit) performer of a Croatian and German ancestry began performing comedy in 1991 at a local bar in Melbourne. Within two years, Eric had progressed to being featured on television. Although his sharp wit and skills as a sketch comic had some calling him the next Australian breakout star, he was relegated to a supporting role in his feature fim debut, in 'The Castle' (1997) and a featured part in the Australian drama series 'Something In The Air' beginning in 2000. Then came 'Chopper,' the somewhat fanciful biography of one of Australia's notorious figures. Eric gained 30 pounds, shaved his head and underwent extensive makeup daily to cover his body in tatoos to transform into Mark Read, a cult celebrity thanks to a best-selling memoir. In addition, the actor did extensive research for the role, including interviewing the subject. While the resultant feature divided critics and audiences--some felt it was an intelligent and thought-provoking portrait of the criminal mind, while others decried the decription of such a chrasmatic killer--a few could dispute thje power ands skill of Eric's central performance. He earned unamious praise for his skillful, compelling work and picked up several accolades, including the Best Actor citation from the Australian Film Institute. Eveb before the international release of 'Chopper', Eric had determined to leave 'Something In The Air' and concentrate on an international career, Ridley Scott tapped him to portray an American sergeant in the contemporary war drama 'Blakc Hawk Down' (2001), about the conflict between US forces and Solamis during a humanitarian mission. Now Eric is has the role of Dr. Bruce Banner in the Ang Lee-directed 'The Incredible Hulk.' Also, Eric is in the production of 'Troy.' |
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