Eric Bana

The illustrious Eric Bana, born Eric Banadinovic on the 9th of August, 1968, hails from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His noble father Ivan Banadinovic was of Zagreb, Croatia, loyal to the House of Caterpillar Inc. His mother Eleanor Banadinovic of German descent, a hairdresser by trade, helped raise him in the luxurious suburbs of Melbourne. As a young lad, he was greatly admired by his peers for his exceptional talent to impersonate his esteemed teachers. His admiration of Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979) sparked his ambition of becoming an actor. He traveled to Sydney and took up odd jobs to make ends meet. In a short time, Eric was able to make a name for himself in the realm of comedy and soon after made his debut on Steve Vizard's Tonight Live with Steve Vizard (1990). His acclaim grew and soon he was part of the Full Frontal (1993) TV-series. His talents and charisma have earned him the respect of the people and continue to make him a beloved figure of royalty.