Goran Višnjić
39 movies · 19 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 9, 1972 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- Sibenik, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]
- Also known as
- Goran Visnjic · گوران ویسنیچ
Biography
Goran Višnjić (born September 9, 1972) is a Croatian-born American actor who has appeared in American and British films and TV. He is best known for his role as Dr. Luka Kovač on the hit television series ER. He's also known for his roles as Erik the Red on the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla, Garcia Flynn on NBC's Timeless, John Woods on CBS's Extant, Marco Costanteon NBC's Crossing Lines, Nicholae Schiller on ABC's Red Widow, Dragan Armansky in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), voice of Soto in Ice Age, Jimmy Angelo in Practical Magic, and Bazta Sergeant in The Peacemaker.
He grew up in Sibenik, Croatia (then Yugoslavia), a port town on the Adriatic Sea, where he decided at an early age that he wanted to be an actor. He first performed in local theater groups and then entered the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Goran gained popularity in Croatia when, at the age of 21, he was cast as Hamlet in the prestigious Dubrovnik Summer Festival’s staging of Shakespeare’s play. His performance earned him three national Best Actor awards, including an Orlando (the Croatian equivalent of a Tony). He made his American motion-picture debut in the "Welcome to Sarajevo," drama, directed by Michael Winterbottom.
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In his leisure time, he enjoys fencing, swimming and diving. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Eva, and their three children.
Known for
Goran Višnjić: movies and TV shows
Acting (58)
- 2022 Hellraiser
as Roland Voight
- 2022
- 2021 The Accursed
as Nikola
- 2020 Fatima
as Artur
- 2019
- 2019 The General
as Ante Gotovina
- 2019
- 2017 The Tribes of Palos Verdes
as Joe
- 2017 Never Here
as S
- 2016
- 2016
- 2015 Asthma
as Ragen
- 2014 Midnight Sun
as Muktuk
- 2014
- 2014 Dark Hearts
as Armand
- 2013 95 Decibels
as Dr. Corry
- 2013 The Counselor
as Banker
- 2013
- 2013 K-11
as Raymond Saxx
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
as Dragan Armansky
- 2011
- 2011 Beginners
as Andy
- 2010
- 2010
- 2010
- 2009 Helen
as David
- 2009 Apocrypha
as Man
- 2009 The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
as Stefan Zgrzembski
- 2008
- 2005
- 2005 Elektra
as Mark
- 2005
- 2004
- 2004 Spartacus
as Spartacus
- 2004 Long Dark Night
as Ivan Kolar 'Iva'
- 2003 Robert Capa: In Love and War
as Robert Capa (voice)
- 2002 Doctor Sleep
as Michael Strother
- 2002 Ice Age
as Soto (voice)
- 2001 The Last Will
as Bepo Štambuk
- 2001 The Deep End
as Alek Spera
- 2000 Committed
as Neil
- 1999 Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
as Boyfriend (segment "The Power of Good-bye")
- 1998 Practical Magic
as Jimmy Angelov
- 1998 Rounders
as Maurice
- 1997 The Peacemaker
as Bazta Sergeant
- 1997
- 1997 Welcome to Sarajevo
as Risto Bavić
- 1997 Tranquilizer Gun
as Devetka - '9'
- 1996 Recognition
as Ivan
- 1995 Night Watch
as U.N. Security Officer
- 1995 See You
as Maks
- 1994
- 1994 Scream for Help
as Soldier
- 1993
- 1988 Maternal Half-Brothers
as Ustaša terorista
- 1986
Behind the camera (2)
- 2004 Long Dark Night
Producer
- 2001 The Last Will
Co-Producer
Talk shows and appearances (9)
- 2006 The Megan Mullally Show
1 episode
- 2005
- 2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2 episodes
- 2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
1 episode
- 2001 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
1 episode
- 1997 EP Daily
1 episode
- 1997 The View
2 episodes
- 1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
3 episodes
- 1952 Today
1 episode