| Celebrated Name: | Eric Bana |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Eric Banadinović |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 53 years old |
| Birth Date: | August 9, 1968 |
| Birth Place: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Height: | 6’2’’ |
| Weight: | 75 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Rebecca Gleeson |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Klaus and Sophia) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | Yes (Rebecca Gleeson) |
| Is Eric Bana Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Actor and Comedian |
| Salary: | NA |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $50 million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Eric Bana is an Australian actor who is also known for his comedy and also began his career in a sketch comedy series Full Frontal. He was then noticed in the industry after he started in the comedy-drama The Castle, which was aired in 2007. Later he gained critical recognition in the film Chopper, which was released in 2000, and then he gained the attention of Hollywood for his performance in the movie Black Hawk Down in 2001. He was also noticed for the title character in the movie Hulk in 2003, and since then, he was seen in movies like Troy, Munich, Star Trek, and many more.
Maybe you know about Eric Bana very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Eric Bana’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
Eric Bana was born in Melbourne, Australia, on 9 August 1968, and his father was a Croatian whose name was Ivan, and he was born in Zagreb. He worked as a logistics manager for Caterpillar Inc., and his mother was a German whose name was Eleanor, and she was a hairdresser.
He also has one older brother whose name is Anthony, and Eric grew up in Melbourne’s Tullamarine, which is a suburban area and is situated on the northern edge of the city. He also told one magazine that his family used to suffer from the racist taunts when he was growing up, and it used to distress him.
Eric started showing acting skills at a very young age, and he began making family members’ impressions at a very young age of six or seven. During his teen years, he watched the Mel Gibson movie Mad Max, and then he decided to become an actor. Later, he also tried to persuade comedy as a career while working at a barman at Melbourne’s Castle Hotel. He also did some stand-up comedy, but they were not enough to fulfill all his needs.
Personal Life
While he was working on the television series Full Frontal, Eric started dating Rebecca Gleeson, and she was a publicist with the Seven Network. His wife is also the daughter of then Chief Justice of New South Wales and the later Chief Justice of Australia, whose name is Murray Gleeson. They both got married in 1997, and Eric proposed her on a trip to the United States. Together they both have two children; one is a son named Klaus, and the other is a daughter named Sophia. Now they live in Melbourne, and he still likes to keep his birth surname, Banadinović.
He is a big motor racing enthusiast, and also participates in many motor racing competitions in Australia. He is also the ambassador of the Father Chris Rile’s Charity for the homeless young people which is named Youth Off the Streets. He has also appeared with Riley in many advertisements.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on August 9 1968, Eric Bana is 53 years old as of today’s date 8th December 2024. His height is 6’2’’ tall, and his weight is 75 kg.
Career
In 2009 Eric appeared as Henry DeTamble in the film adaptation of The Time Traveller’s Wife, and he also co-starred with Adam Sandler in the stand-up comics, which was titled Funny People. In 2009 he also released his self-produced and directed film called ‘Love The Beast,’ and it was a documentary. Later in 2013, he was also seen in a supernatural horror movie, Deliver Us from Evil. The film was a success, and it grossed over US$87.9 million worldwide.
In 2018 he starred as John in the Bravo miniseries called Dirty John.
Awards & Achievements
Talking of awards, Eric has been able to win some awards, and he has been nominated for many. So below is the list of awards won by Eric Bana.
- Eric has won Logie Awards under the category, Most Popular Comedy Personality for Full Frontal.
- He has won the Australian Film Institute awards for the best actor in a leading role for Chopper and Romulus, My Father.
Net Worth & Salary of Eric Bana in 2024
As of December 2024, the total net worth of Eric Bana is estimated to be around $50 million, and he has all this money from his acting skills. He has had a career that many actors dream of today; he is living his life to the fullest. He has been able to do many films, and he has been a part of many projects. Eric Bana had a not film career has he was once bullied for his race.
This is all about Eric Bana, who is one of the leading actors and one of the most looked upon actors in the film industry. Eric Bana has garnered a significant amount of wealth due to his acting skills, and he started from the very bottom. He had done many chores and even done small jobs, and today he is only successful due to his hard work.