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My Take
Eric Stoltz fascinates me as the definition of a working actor's actor. His transformation in Mask showed early that he could disappear into a role completely, and his unsettling turn in Pulp Fiction proved he could steal scenes from the loudest ensemble in nineties cinema. What I admire is that he never seemed to need stardom; he drifted toward character parts, stage work, and eventually directing, building a career on competence rather than celebrity. There is something quietly honorable about that path. In my view, actors like Stoltz are the connective tissue of American film, the people who make every project around them more credible without demanding the spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Stoltz
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ストルツ
- Reading
- えりっく・すとるつ
- Born
- September 30, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Whittier, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / character actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- San Marcos High School
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- 1989 Theatre World Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Stoltz born?
Born September 30, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Eric Stoltz from?
Eric Stoltz is from Whittier, California, United States.
What does Eric Stoltz do?
Eric Stoltz works as actor, film director, character actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.