Eric Bana Net Worth
According to online sources, Eric Bana's (Australian actor and comedian) currently has an estimated net worth of $45 Million Dollars . Eric Bana net worth is largely the result of his success as an Australian actor and comedian.
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Real Name
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Eric Banadinović
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Estimated Net Worth (2024)
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$45 Million Dollars
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Profession
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Australian actor and comedian
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Date of Birth
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9 August 1968
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Birth Place
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Melbourne, Australia
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Age (as of 2024)
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55 years old
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Height
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189 cm(6 feet 2 inches)
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Weight
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93 kg (205 lbs)
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Nationality
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Australian
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Who is Eric Bana?
Eric Banadinović, professionally known as Eric Bana, is an Australian actor and comedian born on August 9, 1968. He embarked on his career in the entertainment industry with the sketch comedy series Full Frontal and garnered attention for his role in the comedy drama The Castle (1997).
Bana received critical acclaim for his performance in the biographical crime film Chopper (2000) and gained further recognition as the lead in Hulk (2003). Initially, Bana built his career with roles in Australian television shows and films, and it was his role in the war film Black Hawk Down (2001) that brought him to Hollywood's notice.
He portrayed Hector in the war epic Troy (2004) and played a significant role in Steven Spielberg's historical thriller Munich (2005). In 2009, Bana took on the role of the villain Nero in the science-fiction film Star Trek, marking a successful venture in both critical and commercial terms.
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Real Name
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Eric Banadinović
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Date of Birth
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9 August 1968
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Age (as of 2024)
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55 years old
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Height
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189 cm (6 feet 2 inches)
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Weight
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93 kg (205 lbs)
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Birth Place
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Melbourne, Australia
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Gender
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Male
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Profession
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Australian actor and comedian
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Nationality
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Australian
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Parents
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Ivan Banadinovich
Eleanor Banadinovich
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Eric Bana Early Life
- Eric Banadinović, professionally known as Eric Bana, was born on August 9, 1968, in Melbourne, Victoria.
- His father, Ivan, was Croatian, born in Zagreb, and worked as a logistics manager for Caterpillar Inc., while his mother, Eleanor, was a German hairdresser originally from near Mannheim in Germany.
- Bana has expressed pride in his European origin, emphasizing its significant influence on his upbringing. He was raised in a Catholic household with one older brother, Anthony.
- Growing up in Melbourne's Tullamarine suburb, he attended Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School.
- Displaying early acting talent, Bana started doing impressions of family members at the age of six or seven, often mimicking his grandfather's walk, voice, and mannerisms.
- During his school days, he used impersonations of teachers as a way to navigate troublesome situations.
- Inspired by Mel Gibson's film Mad Max as a teenager, Bana developed a strong desire to become an actor.
- However, he didn't seriously consider a career in the performing arts until 1991 when he was encouraged to try comedy while working as a barman at Melbourne's Castle Hotel.
- While his stand-up comedy gigs in inner-city pubs didn't provide sufficient income, he continued working as a barman and waiter to support himself.
Eric Bana Career
1993–1997: Beginnings
- Made television debut on Steve Vizard's late-night talk show, Tonight Live, in 1993.
- Invited to join the sketch comedy series Full Frontal as a writer and performer, where he showcased his impressions and wrote much of his material.
- Recorded the comedy album "Out of Bounds" in 1994 and hosted his television special "Eric" in 1996.
- Launched his own sketch comedy series, "The Eric Bana Show," which, despite featuring skits, stand-up, and celebrity guests, was canceled after eight episodes in 1997.
- Received a Logie Award for "Most Popular Comedy Personality" in 1997.
1998–2004: Hollywood breakthrough
- Made film debut in the Australian film "The Castle" in 1997, earning critical acclaim and financial success.
- In 2000, starred as Chopper Read in "Chopper," receiving positive reviews and winning the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor.
- Played Sergeant First Class Norm 'Hoot' Hooten in Ridley Scott's "Black Hawk Down" (2001).
- Portrayed Bruce Banner in "Hulk" (2003), praised for his performance despite mixed reviews for the film.
- Voiced Anchor in Pixar's "Finding Nemo" (2003).
- Co-starred with Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom in the war epic "Troy" (2004), receiving positive reviews for his portrayal of Prince Hector.
2005–2010: Historical films and Star Trek
- Co-starred in Steven Spielberg's thriller "Munich" (2005), earning praise for his role as Mossad agent Avner.
- Starred in "Lucky You" (2007) and "Romulus, My Father" (2007), the latter earning him a second Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor.
- Played Henry VIII in "The Other Boleyn Girl" (2008) and Nero in "Star Trek" (2009), the latter grossing over US$380 million worldwide.
- Appeared in "The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009), "Funny People" (2009), and directed the documentary "Love the Beast" (2009).
2011–present: Career progression
- Played ex-CIA operative Erik Heller in the action thriller "Hanna" (2011).
- Starred in the crime drama "Deadfall" (2012).
- Portrayed Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen in "Lone Survivor" (2013), grossing US$154.8 million worldwide.
- Featured in "Closed Circuit" (2013) and "Deliver Us from Evil" (2014).
- Played Frank Bonneville in Ricky Gervais's "Special Correspondents" (2016).
- Starred in "The Finest Hours" (2016) and "The Secret Scripture" (2016).
- Took the role of Uther Pendragon in "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" (2017).
- Starred in "The Forgiven" (2017).
- Played John in the Bravo miniseries "Dirty John" (2018).
- Starred in "The Dry" (2021) and voiced Chaz in the animation "Back to the Outback" (2021).
- Voiced Monterey Jack in the animation "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" (2022) and appeared in the drama "Blueback" (2022).
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