Aaron Eckhart is an American actor best known for portraying George in Steven Soderbergh’s film Erin Brockovich, which was released in 2000. He also played Nick Naylor in the 2006 film Thank You for Smoking, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. Other films in which he has starred include The Pledge (2001), The Core (2003), Paycheck (2003), Rabbit Hole (2010), and Battle: Los Angeles (2011).
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Aaron Eckhart |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Aaron Edward Eckhart |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 56 years old |
| Birth Date: | 12 March 1968 |
| Birth Place: | Cupertino, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.77 m |
| Weight: | 76 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Aaron Eckhart Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $20 million |
Aaron Eckhart Biography
Aaron Eckhart was born on March 12, 1968, in Cupertino, California, to Mary Martha Lawrence and James Conrad Eckhart. His mother was a poet and writer, and his father was a computer engineer. He was raised with two siblings. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served a two-year mission in France.
Because of his father’s transfer, Aaron’s entire family was relocated to the United Kingdom when he was 17 years old. He finished his education at American Community School. He received his bachelor’s degree in film from Brigham Young University-Hawaii.
Aaron Eckhart Age, Height, Weight
Aaron Eckhart was born on March 12, 1968, and will be 56 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.77 meters and his weight is 76 kilograms.
Career
Eckhart began his professional career while still in university. He was hired by Brigham Young University and starred in his debut film, ‘Godly Sorrow.’ During the production, he met Neil Labute, a well-known Hollywood director. He then relocated to New York City to focus on his filmmaking career. He hired an agent to begin taking on various jobs in order to realize his dream. His friend LaBute approached him and encouraged him to work on his play In the Company of Men.
The film became an overnight success, bringing with it a lot of fame and fortune. He collaborated with LaBute once more and appeared in his next film, Your Friends & Neighbors (1998). He played Barry, the character of a sexually disturbed husband. He rose to prominence after appearing in the film Erin Brockovich (2000) directed by Steven Soderbergh. Other notable works by Aaron include London Has Fallen (2016), I, Frankenstein (2014), Sully (2016), and Midway (2019). In the Batman film The Dark Knight, he played the well-known character Harvey Dent.
Aaron Eckhart Achievements and Awards
Aaron Eckhart is one of the most successful actors of our time. He has achieved a great deal of fame and success in his career as a result of his roles in plays and films. The following are some of his major honors:
- In the Company of Men won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance (1997)
- Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (2005)
- Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead (2005)
- Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor nominee (2005)
- The Dark Knight won the Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble (2008)
- The Dark Knight has been nominated for a Scream Award for Best Villain (2008)
Aaron Eckhart’s Net Worth in 2024
Aaron Eckhart has a net worth of $20 million as of February 2024, having worked in several successful films throughout his career. His major films include London Has Fallen (2016), I, Frankenstein (2014), Sully (2016), and Midway (2019), all of which were box office smashes.
Aaron Eckhart is an American actor best known for portraying Harvey Dent in the Batman film The Dark Knight, as well as George in Steven Soderbergh’s Erin Brockovich. He graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1994 and began working in film shortly after.
Aaron Eckhart Wife, Marriage
Aaron Eckhart had a long relationship with actress Emily Cline. They first met on the set of the film In the Company of Men. The couple later became engaged, but they divorced in 1998. He was heartbroken after that and never spoke to the media about his relationship again. In 2006, Aaron began dating songwriter Kristyn Osborn. She was a member of the SHeDAISY music group. Aaron was also in one of her music videos, “I’m Taking the Wheel.”
