Biography
Who is Aaron Eckhart?
Early life and education
Aaron Eckhart Edward Eckhart was born on March 12, 1968, in Cupertino, California. His mother, Mary Martha Lawrence, worked as a writer, painter, and poet, while his father, James Conrad Eckhart, was employed as a computer executive. He is the youngest of three brothers. His family relocated to the United Kingdom in 1981 due to his father's career in information technology, living in various towns around Surrey such as Cobham, Ripley, and Walton-on-Thames. During this time in the United Kingdom, Aaron attended the American Community School, where he participated in a school production as Charlie Brown and discovered an interest in acting.
In 1985, Aaron moved to Sydney, Australia, to attend the American International School of Sydney for his high school senior year. He later left school before graduating to work at a movie theater, though he eventually earned a diploma through a professional education course. After spending time surfing and skiing, he returned to the United States. He enrolled at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film. He also received additional training at the William Esper Studio.
How Aaron became famous
While studying at Brigham Young University, Aaron met writer and director Neil LaBute. This meeting led to casting opportunities in several of LaBute's original stage productions. His professional film debut occurred in the Mormon-themed production Godly Sorrow. In 1997, he starred in the feature film adaptation of LaBute's play In the Company of Men, playing a white-collar worker. The role brought him critical attention and earned him an Independent Spirit Award in the category of Best Debut Performance.
Following his early work with LaBute, Aaron appeared in other projects including Your Friends and Neighbors and the sports drama Any Given Sunday directed by Oliver Stone. He achieved wider public exposure in 2000 when he played George in Steven Soderbergh's drama Erin Brockovich alongside Julia Roberts. The film proved to be a major box office success and received positive reviews from critics, elevating his profile in the film industry.
Career highlights
In 2006, Aaron received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of tobacco lobbyist Nick Naylor in the satirical comedy film Thank You for Smoking. Two years later, he joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's superhero blockbuster film The Dark Knight as District Attorney Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face. The movie achieved big commercial success and widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2008.
Aaron continued to take on diverse film roles in subsequent years. He appeared in the science fiction action film Battle: Los Angeles, the romantic drama Rabbit Hole alongside Nicole Kidman, and the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen. His later film credits include the biographical drama Sully directed by Clint Eastwood and the war film Midway.
Birthday and age
Aaron Eckhart was born on March 12, 1968, which makes Aaron 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Aaron shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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