Goran Višnjić
Biography
Goran Višnjić is a Croatian-born American actor. He was born on September 9, 1972, in Sibenik, Yugoslavia, which is now Croatia. Višnjić has appeared in American and British films and television shows. He is known for his roles in various productions, including ER, Vikings: Valhalla, Timeless, Extant, Crossing Lines, Red Widow, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Ice Age, Practical Magic, and The Peacemaker. Višnjić has acted in at least 66 productions. He is a male actor and has also been known by the names Goran Visnjic and گوران ویسنیچ.
Career overview
Goran Višnjić is a Croatian-born American actor who has appeared in various American and British films and television series. He is known for his roles in several notable productions. Višnjić's acting career spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
One of his most notable roles is in the television series ER, where he played the character Dr. Luka Kovač. He has also appeared in other notable series, including Vikings: Valhalla, Timeless, Extant, Crossing Lines, and Red Widow. In addition to his television work, Višnjić has had roles in several films, such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Practical Magic. His voice acting credits include the animated film Ice Age, where he provided the voice of Soto.
Throughout his career, Višnjić has demonstrated his range as an actor, taking on a variety of roles in different mediums. His performances have contributed to the success of numerous productions, solidifying his position as a talented and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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- Vikings: Valhalla (2022) as Erik the Red
- Hellraiser (2022) as Roland Voight
- The Accursed (2021) as Nikola
- Fatima (2020) as Artur
- The Boys (2019) as Alastair Adana
- Dollface (2019) as Colin
- The General (2019) as Ante Gotovina
- The Tribes of Palos Verdes (2017) as Joe
- Never Here (2017) as S
- This Is Us (2016) as Vincent Kelly
- Timeless (2016) as Garcia Flynn
- Asthma (2015) as Ragen
- Extant (2014) as John Woods
- Midnight Sun (2014) as Muktuk
- Dark Hearts (2014) as Armand
- The Counselor (2013) as Banker
- Crossing Lines (2013) as Marco Costante
- Red Widow (2013) as Nicholae Schiller
- K-11 (2013) as Raymond Saxx
- 95 Decibels (2013) as Dr. Corry
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: On Location - Sweden and Hollywood (2012)
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) as Dragan Armansky
- Pan Am (2011) as Niko Lonza
- Beginners (2011) as Andy
- BlackBoxTV Presents (2010) as The Chemist
- The Deep (2010) as Samson
- Tito (2010) as Andrija Hebrang
- Helen (2009) as David
- The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (2009) as Stefan Zgrzembski
- Apocrypha (2009) as Man
- Leverage (2008) as Damien Moreau
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Doctor Who (2005) as Nikola Tesla
- Elektra (2005) as Mark
- Unscripted (2005) as Goran Višnjić
- Spartacus (2004) as Spartacus
- Spartacus (2004) as Spartacus
- Two Times (2004) as Gabe Pavlic
- Long Dark Night (2004) as Ivan Kolar 'Iva'
- Long Dark Night (2004) Producer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Robert Capa: In Love and War (2003) as Robert Capa (voice)
- Ice Age (2002) as Soto (voice)
- Doctor Sleep (2002) as Michael Strother
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Last Will (2001) as Bepo Štambuk
- The Last Will (2001) Co-Producer
- The Deep End (2001) as Alek Spera
- Committed (2000) as Neil
- Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 (1999) as Boyfriend (segment "The Power of Good-bye")
- Practical Magic (1998) as Jimmy Angelov
- Rounders (1998) as Maurice
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Peacemaker (1997) as Bazta Sergeant
- Stormy Silence (1997) as Vladimir Vidric
- Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) as Risto Bavić
- A Tranquilizer Gun (1997) as Devetka - '9'
- EP Daily (1997)
- Recognition (1996) as Ivan
- Night Watch (1995) as U.N. Security Officer
- See You (1995) as Maks
- ER (1994) as Luka Kovač
- Scream for Help (1994) as Soldier
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Paranoia (1993)
- Maternal Half-Brothers (1988) as Ustaša terorista
- American Masters (1986) as Robert Capa (voice)
- Today (1952) as Self