Who is Eric Bana?

Eric Bana is an Australian actor who rose to fame for his excellent dramatic skills and versatility in Hollywood. He was born on August 9, 1968, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Bana started his career as a comedian and sketch artist on Australian television before making a transition to acting in the late 1990s. He made his debut in the film "The Castle" in 1997, but his breakthrough performance came in the true-crime drama "Chopper" (2000), where he portrayed the notorious Australian criminal Mark Brandon Read.

He later gained international recognition for his portrayal of legendary Trojan war prince Hector in the epic drama film "Troy" (2004), alongside Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger. He also played the role of Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk, in the 2003 superhero movie "Hulk."

Bana's talent and good looks have also made him popular in the commercial industry. He has appeared in a number of advertisements, including car commercials for Ford and a television campaign for Time Warner Cable.

In addition to his acting career, Bana is an avid motorsport fan and has participated in various racing car competitions, including the Targa Tasmania Rally, where he won the inaugural race in 1996.

Bana has been recognized with numerous awards for his acting skills, including a British Academy Film Award nomination for his role in "Chopper." He remains one of Australia's most celebrated actors and continues to work on various projects in the entertainment industry.