Eric Bana Biography
Eric Bana is an Australian actor and comedian who began his career in the sketch comedy series Full Frontal before breaking out in the comic drama The Castle. He received additional critical acclaim for his performances in the biographical crime picture Chopper and as the title character in Hulk.
How old is Eric Bana? – Age
He is 55 years oold as of 9 August 2023. He was born in 1968 in Melbourne, Australia. His real name is Eric Banadinović.
Eric Bana Family
His Croatian father, Ivan, was born in Zagreb and worked as a logistics manager for Caterpillar Inc., while his German mother, Eleanor, was a hairdresser originally from near Mannheim, Germany. He has one older brother named Anthony.
Who is Eric Bana’s partner? – Husband – Children
Bana began dating Rebecca Gleeson, a Seven Network publicist who is the daughter of Murray Gleeson, the then-Chief Justice of New South Wales and later Chief Justice of Australia. They married in 1997, after Bana proposed to her during a trip to the United States that he had received from Cleo Magazine after being awarded their “Bachelor of the Year” in 1996. Bana and Gleeson have two kids and live in Melbourne.
Eric Bana Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $45 million.
Eric Bana Hulk
While filming The Nugget, Bana was offered the starring part of Bruce Banner in the cinematic adaptation of Marvel’s popular comic book series The Incredible Hulk. Following the mixed reviews of Hulk and Troy, film critics questioned Bana’s viability in big-budget productions.
a gamma radiation research scientist. When exposed to high quantities of gamma radiation, he transforms into a giant green humanoid monster when irritated or upset, and he may also grow larger and stronger in his Hulk form when angered. Throughout the film, he goes by the legal name “Bruce Krenzler”. Bana was cast in October 2001, and he signed on for two additional sequels. Ang Lee was compelled to cast Bana after seeing Chopper and first approached the actor in July 2001.
Bana was also a strong contender for Ghost Rider, but he lost to Nicolas Cage. It was commonly rumored that Billy Crudup turned down the part. Johnny Depp and Steve Buscemi were apparently being considered for the starring role. David Duchovny and Jeff Goldblum auditioned for the part. Edward Norton, who later played Bruce in The Incredible Hulk, expressed interest in the part but declined because he was dissatisfied with the writing.
Eric Bana Troy
He appeared as Hector, Crown Prince of Troy, commander of the Trojan armies and Paris’ older brother in the 2004 epic historical war film Troy. In 1250 BC, Lord Agamemnon joins the Greek realms, and Achilles, a brave hero, battles contrary to his domineering standard. Sovereign Hector of Troy and his sibling Paris arrange a ceasefire with Menelaus, Lord of Sparta. Paris starts an issue with Menelaus’ better half, Sovereign Helen, and sneaks her on board his home-bound vessel. Agamemnon consents to assist with taking Troy, as vanquishing it would give him control of the Aegean Ocean.
In Troy, Lord Priam invites Helen and plans for war. The Greeks attack and take the Trojan ocean side, because of Achilles and his Myrmidons. Achilles saves Briseis, a priestess and cousin of Paris and Hector, and they become sweethearts. Priam orders Achilles to retake the Trojan ocean side and power the Greeks home. Hector duels a man he accepts to be Achilles and kills him, yet Achilles saves her.
Agamemnon announces he will take Troy no matter what the expense. Odysseus intends to penetrate the city, and the Sack of Troy starts. Achilles battles his direction through the city and reunites with Briseis. Paris shoots a bolt through weak spot and a few into his body. Troy is at last taken by the Greeks, and a burial service is held for Achilles.
Eric Bana Movies
♦ 2024 – Force of Nature: The Dry 2
♦ 2022 – Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers
♦ 2022 – Blueback
♦ 2021 – The Dry
♦ 2021 – Back to the Outback
♦ 2017 – King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
♦ 2017 – The Forgiven
♦ 2016 – The Finest Hours
♦ 2016 – Special Correspondents
♦ 2016 – The Secret Scripture
♦ 2014 – Deliver Us from Evil
♦ 2013 – Closed Circuit
♦ 2013 – Lone Survivor
♦ 2012 – Deadfall
♦ 2011 – Hanna
♦ 2009 – Mary and Max
Eric Bana TV Shows
♦ 2018 – The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale
♦ 2018 – Dirty John
♦ 2009 – Top Gear
♦ 2007 – Kath & Kim
♦ 2000–2001 – Something in the Air
♦ 1999–2000 – All Saints
♦ 1996–1997 – The Eric Bana Show Live
♦ 1993–1996 – Full Frontal