Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1972-09-09 (Age: 54)
Place of Birth
Sibenik, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]
Goran Višnjić
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. In his leisure time, he enjoys fencing, swimming and diving. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Eva, and their three children.
Filmography (39)
Hellraiser
2022
The Accursed
2021
Fatima
2020
The General
2019
The Tribes of Palos Verdes
2017
Never Here
2017
Asthma
2015
Midnight Sun
2014
Dark Hearts
2014
95 Decibels
2013
The Counselor
2013
K-11
2013
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: On Location - Sweden and Hollywood
2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011
