Goran Višnjić
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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.
Known for
Credits
Practical Magic (1998)
as Jimmy Angelov
Ice Age (2002)
as Soto (voice)
The Counselor (2013)
as Banker
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
as Dragan Armansky
The Peacemaker (1997)
as Bazta Sergeant
Elektra (2005)
as Mark
Hellraiser (2022)
as Roland Voight
Rounders (1998)
as Maurice
Spartacus (2004)
as Spartacus
Fatima (2020)
as Artur
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (2009)
as Stefan Zgrzembski
The Deep End (2001)
as Alek Spera
The Tribes of Palos Verdes (2017)
as Joe
Beginners (2011)
as Andy
Welcome to Sarajevo (1997)
as Risto Bavić
Doctor Sleep (2002)
as Michael Strother
Committed (2000)
as Neil
Never Here (2017)
as S
The Accursed (2021)
as Nikola
Midnight Sun (2014)
as Muktuk
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 (1999)
as Boyfriend (segment "The Power of Good-bye")
Helen (2009)
as David
The Last Will (2001)
as Bepo Štambuk
Paranoia (1993)
Actor
Night Watch (1995)
as U.N. Security Officer
The Making of 'Elektra' (2005)
as Self
K-11 (2013)
as Raymond Saxx
Maternal Half-Brothers (1988)
as Ustaša terorista
Asthma (2015)
as Ragen
Long Dark Night (2004)
as Ivan Kolar 'Iva'
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: On Location - Sweden and Hollywood (2012)
Actor
Dark Hearts (2014)
as Armand
Robert Capa: In Love and War (2003)
as Robert Capa (voice)
Apocrypha (2009)
as Man
Tranquilizer Gun (1997)
as Devetka - '9'
The General (2019)
as Ante Gotovina
95 Decibels (2013)
as Dr. Corry
Recognition (1996)
as Ivan
Scream for Help (1994)
as Soldier
See You (1995)
as Maks