Acting · Sibenik, Yugoslavia [now Croatia] · Born September 9, 1972
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.
MovieHellraiser
2022
as Roland Voight
TVVikings: Valhalla
2022
as Erik the Red
MovieThe Accursed
2021
as Nikola
MovieFatima
2020
as Artur
TVDollface
2019
as Colin
MovieThe General
2019
as Ante Gotovina
TVThe Boys
2019
as Alastair Adana
MovieThe Tribes of Palos Verdes
2017
as Joe
MovieNever Here
2017
as S
TVTimeless
2016
as Garcia Flynn
TVThis Is Us
2016
as Vincent Kelly
MovieAsthma
2015
as Ragen
MovieMidnight Sun
2014
as Muktuk
TVExtant
2014
as John Woods
MovieDark Hearts
2014
as Armand
Movie95 Decibels
2013
as Dr. Corry
MovieThe Counselor
2013
as Banker
TVCrossing Lines
2013
as Marco Costante
MovieK-11
2013
as Raymond Saxx
TVRed Widow
2013
as Nicholae Schiller
MovieThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: On Location - Sweden and Hollywood
2012
MovieThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011
as Dragan Armansky
TVPan Am
2011
as Niko Lonza
MovieBeginners
2011
as Andy
Tito
2010
as Andrija Hebrang
TVBlackBoxTV Presents
2010
as The Chemist
TVThe Deep
2010
as Samson
MovieHelen
2009
as David
MovieApocrypha
2009
as Man
MovieThe Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
2009
as Stefan Zgrzembski
TVLeverage
2008
as Damien Moreau
TVThe Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest
TVDoctor Who
2005
as Nikola Tesla
MovieElektra
2005
as Mark
TVUnscripted
2005
as Goran Višnjić
TVSpartacus
2004
as Spartacus
TVTwo Times
2004
as Gabe Pavlic
MovieSpartacus
2004
as Spartacus
MovieLong Dark Night
2004
as Ivan Kolar 'Iva'
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
MovieRobert Capa: In Love and War
2003
as Robert Capa (voice)
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieDoctor Sleep
2002
as Michael Strother
MovieIce Age
2002
as Soto (voice)
TVFriday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001
as Self
MovieThe Last Will
2001
as Bepo Štambuk
MovieThe Deep End
2001
as Alek Spera
MovieCommitted
2000
as Neil
MovieMadonna: The Video Collection 93:99
1999
as Boyfriend (segment "The Power of Good-bye")
MoviePractical Magic
1998
as Jimmy Angelov
MovieRounders
1998
as Maurice
MovieThe Peacemaker
1997
as Bazta Sergeant
TVEP Daily
1997
Stormy Silence
1997
as Vladimir Vidric
TVThe View
1997
as Self
MovieWelcome to Sarajevo
1997
as Risto Bavić
MovieA Tranquilizer Gun
1997
as Devetka - '9'
MovieRecognition
1996
as Ivan
MovieNight Watch
1995
as U.N. Security Officer
MovieSee You
1995
as Maks
TVER
1994
as Luka Kovač
Scream for Help
1994
as Soldier
MovieParanoia
1993
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
MovieMaternal Half-Brothers
1988
as Ustaša terorista
TVAmerican Masters
1986
as Robert Capa (voice)
TVToday
1952
as Self
