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Aaron Eckhart

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Aaron Eckhart

Born on March 12, 1968, Aaron Edward Eckhart is an influential American actor, originating from Cupertino, California. Eckhart embarked on his acting journey in school plays before moving to Australia for his senior year of high school. Despite leaving high school without a diploma, he later achieved it through professional education and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film in 1994. He built a close professional relationship with director and writer Neil LaBute, who cast Eckhart in several original plays, and in black comedy film 'In the Company of Men'. This started his broader film career where he landed appealing roles, including a Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of Nick Naylor in 'Thank You for Smoking' and a crucial role in Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight'. His extensive filmography also includes 'Love Happens', 'Rabbit Hole', 'Battle: Los Angeles', 'The Rum Diary', 'Olympus Has Fallen' and its sequel, 'I, Frankenstein', 'Sully', and 'Midway'. He gained massive recognition for his impressive performances and multidimensional character roles. Off-screen, Eckhart is known for his commitment to personal development, having used hypnosis to quit smoking, drinking, and partying, and takes up amateur photography in his free time.

In his early life, Eckhart was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and even served a two-year mission in France and Switzerland. After his father's relocation to the United Kingdom for his job in information technology, Eckhart got the chance to live in various parts of Surrey, England. This also allowed him to develop his acting skills in school productions such as Charlie Brown. His initial acting breakthrough happened at Brigham Young University, where he appeared in the Mormon-themed film 'Godly Sorrow'. Afterwards, his career accelerated with esteemed roles in television and appearances in critically acclaimed films.

31 movies
4 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Aaron Edward Eckhart

Born: Cupertino, California, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: March 12, 1968

Occupations: Actor

Years Active: 1992-present

Spouses: Emily Cline (engaged, separated)

Awards and Nominations Received by Aaron Eckhart

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26th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2011

Nomination

Best Male Lead

Rabbit Hole

64th Golden Globe Awards 2007

Nomination

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Thank You for Smoking

22nd Film Independent Spirit Awards 2007

Nomination

Best Male Lead

Thank You for Smoking

13th Independent Spirit Awards 1998

Win

Best Debut Performance

In the Company of Men

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