Goran Visnjic
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
ActingBirthday
September 9, 1972Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
41Place of birth
Sibenik, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]Also known as
Goran VišnjićCast credits
Ice Age
Soto (voice)Helen
DavidDoctor Sleep
Michael StrotherPractical Magic
Jimmy AngelovThe Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
StefanThe Deep End
Alek SperaSpartacus
SpartacusElektra
Mark MillerWelcome to Sarajevo
Risto BavićThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Dragan ArmanskyBeginners
AndyThe Counselor
BankerK-11
Raymond SaxxApocrypha
ManLong Dark Night
Ivan Kolar 'Iva'The Last Will
Bepo ŠtambukNever Here
SMidnight Sun
MuktukRounders
MauriceDark Hearts
ArmandThe Peacemaker
Bazta Sergeant