Aaron Eckhart
Biography
Aaron Edward Eckhart is an American actor and producer born on March 12, 1968, in Cupertino, California. During his youth, he relocated to the United Kingdom with his family before moving to Australia for his senior year of high school. Although he left high school before graduating, he eventually earned a diploma through a professional education course. Eckhart later attended Brigham Young University, where he graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film. Following his graduation, he spent much of the mid-1990s living in New York City as an unemployed actor. He is credited with 82 known professional works throughout his career in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Eckhart began his acting career by performing in school plays during his youth. While pursuing his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, he met director and writer Neil. This period of his life served as a foundational stage for his future professional pursuits in the film industry. Following his time at the university, he transitioned to New York City to seek opportunities as an actor.
Throughout his career, Eckhart has established himself as both an actor and producer. His professional trajectory includes a total of 82 known credits. Despite the challenges he faced as a struggling actor in New York during the mid-1990s, he has maintained a consistent presence in the industry. His body of work reflects his background in film studies and his early experience in theatrical performance.
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Full Filmography
85 titles- Deep Water (2026) as Ben
- Thieves Highway (2025) as Frank Bennett
- Muzzle: City of Wolves (2025) as Jake Rosser
- Chief of Station (2024) as Ben Malloy
- Classified (2024) as Evan Shaw
- Muzzle (2023) as Jake Rosser
- The Bricklayer (2023) as Vail
- Ambush (2023) as Capitaine Drummond
- Tom Hanks: The Nomad (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Rumble Through the Dark (2023) as Jack Boucher
- Pantheon (2022) as Cary Duval (voice)
- The First Lady (2022) as Gerald Ford
- Wander (2020) as Arthur Bretnik
- The Men of Midway (2020) as Self
- Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission (2020) as Self
- Midway (2019) as Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle
- Line of Duty (2019) as Frank Penny
- Line of Duty (2019) Executive Producer
- The Romanoffs (2018) as Greg
- The Violet Hour (2018) as Greg
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Sully (2016) as Jeff Skiles
- London Has Fallen (2016) as President Benjamin Asher
- Bleed for This (2016) as Kevin Rooney
- Incarnate (2016) as Seth Ember
- My All American (2015) as Darrell Royal
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- I, Frankenstein (2014) as Adam
- Olympus Has Fallen (2013) as President Benjamin Asher
- Erased (2012) as Ben Logan
- Erased (2012) Executive Producer
- Battle: Los Angeles (2011) as Michael Nantz
- The Rum Diary (2011) as Sanderson
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Rabbit Hole (2010) as Howie Corbett
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) as Self - Guest
- Love Happens (2009) as Burke
- Heath Ledger: A Tribute (2009) as Self
- The Dark Knight (2008) as Harvey Dent
- Towelhead (2008) as Mr. Vuoso
- Gotham Tonight (2008) as Harvey Dent
- No Reservations (2007) as Nick
- Meet Bill (2007) as Bill
- Meet Bill (2007) Executive Producer
- Tumble (2007) as Man
- Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience (2007) as Road Work (voice)
- The Wicker Man (2006) as Truck Stop Patron
- The Black Dahlia (2006) as Lee Blanchard
- Conversations with Other Women (2006) as Man
- Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' (2006) as Self
- Thank You for Smoking (2005) as Nick Naylor
- Neverwas (2005) as Zach Riley
- Suspect Zero (2004) as Thomas Mackelway
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Core (2003) as Dr. Josh Keyes
- Paycheck (2003) as James Rethrick
- The Missing (2003) as Brake Baldwin
- Possession (2002) as Roland Mitchell
- The Pledge (2001) as Stan Krolak
- Erin Brockovich (2000) as George
- Nurse Betty (2000) as Del
- Any Given Sunday (1999) as Nick Crozier
- Molly (1999) as Buck McKay
- Thursday (1998) as Nick
- Your Friends & Neighbors (1998) as Barry
- The View (1997) as Self
- Emeril Live (1997)
- In the Company of Men (1997) as Chad
- EP Daily (1997)
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Aliens in the Family (1996)
- Frasier (1993) as Frank
- Slaughter of the Innocents (1993) as Ken Reynolds
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Guest
- Double Jeopardy (1992) as Dwayne
- Shaving (1992) as Jackie
- Godly Sorrow Leads to Repentance (1992) as Matt
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Scorpion
- Midair
- White Cargo Producer
- The Old Man in the Dunes
- The Walk In as Eric Hayes
- Trial by Combat as John Porter
- Raider
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aaron Eckhart best known for?
Aaron Eckhart is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deep Water (2026), Thieves Highway (2025), Muzzle: City of Wolves (2025), Chief of Station (2024).
When and where was Aaron Eckhart born?
Aaron Eckhart was born on March 12, 1968 in Cupertino, California, USA.
How many credits does Aaron Eckhart have?
Aaron Eckhart has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Aaron Eckhart's background in cinema and television?
Aaron Edward Eckhart is an American actor and producer born on March 12, 1968, in Cupertino, California. During his youth, he relocated to the United Kingdom with his family before moving to Australia for his senior year of high school. Although he left high school before graduating, he eventually earned a diploma thro...