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Eric Stoltz was born on September 30, 1961 in Whittier, California, United States and is credited as a film director, character actor and television actor. As of 2026, Eric Stoltz is 65 years old. Schooling on record includes San Marcos High School and University of Southern California. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (1989).
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.
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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 65)
- Origin
- Whittier, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / character actor / television actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- San Marcos High School
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- 1989 Theatre World Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Stoltz born?
Eric Stoltz was born on September 30, 1961 and is 65 years old.
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.
Where did Eric Stoltz study?
Eric Stoltz attended University of Southern California.
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