Eric Bana was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and raised as a Catholic. He is an Australian actor known for his popular films like ‘Troy’, ‘Chopper’, and ‘Hulk’. As a student, he was a popular kid in school for making comic impressions of his teachers. That was the time when he chose to become an actor. Eric officially started his career in 1991 as a stand-up comedian alongside his job as a barman. Two years later, he made his TV debut as a talk show performer and gained major limelight with comedy shows like Full Frontal, and The Eric Bana Show Live. In 1997, Bana jumped from television to big-screen by making his debut with the film, The Castle. Over the next few years, he starred in blockbusters like Troy, Chopper, and Hulk, which turned him into a leading star in the industry.
Known for the versatility of his work, Bana has played roles across a wide spectrum of genres and has managed to earn praise in each category. Now moving away from his professional career, Eric Bana has a very smooth personal life with perfectly balanced lows and highs. He married publicist Rebecca Gleeson in 1997. The couple has two children and living happily together in Melbourne.
Eric Bana Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Eric Banadinović
- Nicknames: Eric Bana
- Date of Birth: August 9, 1968
- Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Actor and Comedian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Race/ Ethnicity: White
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eric Bana Height Weight Shoe Size Body Measurements Family
Eric Bana Family Details:
- Father: Ivan Banadinovic
- Mother: Eleanor Banadinovic (Hairdresser)
- Siblings: Anthony Banadinovic (Older Brother)
- Spouse Name: Rebecca Gleeson (m. 1997)
- Children Name: Klaus (Son), Sophia (Daughter)
Eric Bana Relationships History:
- Rebecca Gleeson (Publicist)
Eric Bana Career Highlights:
- First Film: The Castle (1997)
- First TV Show: Full Frontal (1993)
Eric Bana Distinctive Features:
- Towering height
- Raspy deep-throated voice
Eric Bana Body Measurements:
The Australian actor Eric Bana height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurements complete statistics are mentioned below.
- Build: Athletic
- Height in Feet: 6′ 2¼”
- Height in Centimeters: 189 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 87 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 192 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 12 (US)
Eric Bana Interesting Facts:
- He is an avid motor racing fan.
- Nick Nolte and Sam Elliott are among his favorite actors.
- He once wanted to quit school and become a motor mechanic but his father didn’t allow it.
- With the 2003 film Hulk, Eric became the second actor after Hugh Jackman to play the role of a superhero from the Marvel comic series.