Goran Višnjić
Born: 1972-09-09 in Sibenik, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2022
- Vikings: Valhalla as Erik the Red
- Hellraiser as Roland Voight
2021
- The Accursed as Nikola
2020
- Fatima as Artur
2019
- The Boys as Alastair Adana
- Dollface as Colin
- The General as Ante Gotovina
2017
- The Tribes of Palos Verdes as Joe
- Never Here as S
2016
- This Is Us as Vincent Kelly
- Timeless as Garcia Flynn
2015
- Asthma as Ragen
2014
- Extant as John Woods
- Midnight Sun as Muktuk
- Dark Hearts as Armand
2013
- Crossing Lines as Marco Costante
- 95 Decibels as Dr. Corry
- The Counselor as Banker
- K-11 as Raymond Saxx
- Red Widow as Nicholae Schiller
2011
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Dragan Armansky
- Beginners as Andy
- Pan Am as Niko Lonza
2010
- BlackBoxTV Presents as The Chemist
- The Deep as Samson
- Tito as Andrija Hebrang
2009
- Helen as David
- Apocrypha as Man
- The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler as Stefan Zgrzembski
2008
- Leverage as Damien Moreau
2006
- The Megan Mullally Show as Self - Guest
2005
- Doctor Who as Nikola Tesla
- Elektra as Mark Miller
- Unscripted as Self
2004
- Spartacus as Spartacus
- Spartacus as Spartacus
- Long Dark Night as Ivan Kolar 'Iva'
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Robert Capa: In Love and War as Robert Capa (voice)
2002
- Ice Age as Soto (voice)
- Doctor Sleep as Michael Strother
2001
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross as Self
- The Deep End as Alek Spera
- The Last Will as Bepo Štambuk
2000
- Committed as Neil
1999
- Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 as Boyfriend (segment "The Power of Good-bye")
1998
- Rounders as Maurice
- Practical Magic as Jimmy Angelov
1997
- The View as Self
- The Peacemaker as Bazta Sergeant
- Welcome to Sarajevo as Risto Bavić
- EP Daily
- Stormy Silence as Vladimir Vidric
- A Rifle for Sleeping as Devetka - '9'
1996
- Recognition as Ivan
1995
- Night Watch as U.N. Security Officer
- See You as Maks
1994
- ER as Luka Kovač
- Scream for Help as Soldier
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- Paranoia
1988
- Maternal Half-Brothers as Ustaša terorista
1986
- American Masters as Robert Capa (voice)
1952
- Today as Self