Goran Višnjić is a Croatian-American actor known for his diverse roles in film and television, especially for his role as Luka in NBC’s critically acclaimed medical drama Dr. Luka Kovač is famous emergency room.
He was born in Šibenik, Croatia on September 9, 1972. He began his acting career at a very young age and quickly rose to prominence in the entertainment industry. Višnjić’s career began with roles in ” emergency roomwhere he became a fan favorite and earned critical acclaim.
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- Full name: Goran Visnic
- Date of birth: September 9, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Sibenik, Croatia
- Nationality: Croatian-American
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
- Parents: Željko Višnjić, Milka Višnjić
- Siblings: Ioshko Vishnich (brother)
- Spouse: Eva Višnjić (m. 1999)
- Children: Lana Lourdes Rupic, Dorian Višnjić, Tin Višnjić
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Croat
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Goran Višnjić, 53, was born on September 9, 1972 in Sibenik, Croatia. His father was a bus driver, while his mother sold food at the local market. He grew up in an ordinary family and became interested in acting at an early age.
Vishnich attended secondary school in Sibenik and later served a year of compulsory military service as a paratrooper in the Yugoslav People’s Army.
After completing his military service during the turbulent years of the breakup of Yugoslavia, he returned to Sibenik and joined the Croatian Army. Thereafter he moved to Zagreb to study at the Academy of Dramatic Arts.
In his second year at the academy, he was cast as the lead in a Shakespeare play villagemaking him one of the youngest actors to play the role at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
personal life
Goran Višnjić married Eva Višnjić (née Ivana Vrdoljak) in May 1999. The couple has three children together: Lana Lourdes Rupic, Dorian Višnjić and Tin Višnjić.
Profession
Visnic’s acting career began with his debut in the film Bracha Pomatri (1988) at age 16. He gained recognition for his performances in various Croatian productions before embarking on an international film journey.
His breakthrough role came when he was cast in Dr. Luka Kovacs. emergency room In 1999, he appeared on the show for more than eight seasons and became a fan-favorite central character.
also emergency roomVišnjić starred in several famous films, such as peacemaker (1997), in which he starred alongside George Clooney; welcome to sarajevo (1997); and practical magic (1998). His versatility allows him to transition seamlessly between dramatic roles and lighter roles.
Visnic also appeared in television series such as eternalhe played Garcia Flynn from 2016 to 2018 and has guest-starred in films such as doctor who As Nikola Tesla. His ability to portray complex characters earned him widespread acclaim throughout his career.
Awards
- Pula Film Festival Best Actor Award peacemaker (1997)
- Croatian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor last will and testament (2001)
net worth
Goran Višnjić’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, which he has accumulated during his long career.
social media
- Instagram: @goran_visnjic
- Twitter: @goranvisnjic
film chronology
- Bracha Pomatri (1988)
- peacemaker (1997)
- welcome to sarajevo (1997)
- practical magic (1998)
- emergency room (1999–2008)
- eternal (2016–2018)
- doctor who (2020)
- last will and testament (2001)
- Salt (2010)
- The girl with the dragon tattoo (2011)