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Eric Stoltz is a theatre trained actor and director who easily moves from Broadway to Off-Broadway to both Studio and Independent films.



Originally studying to be a pianist, he was rehearsal accompanist to many musicals while being educated at the University of Southern California. Shifting over to acting as a profession, Mr. Stoltz went on to study with Stella Adler, Peggy Feury, and Robert Lewis.

Appearing in the early Cameron Crowe films such as Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Say Anthing, and Jerry Maguire, Mr. Stoltz garnered his first lead role in Peter Bogdanovich's Mask, playing Cher's disfigured son, a role for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Making his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theatres acclaimed revival of Our Town, he was nominated for a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and the Theatre World Award.

In the 1990's Mr Stoltz moved into the burgeoning Independent film world, starring in the Sundance award winning film The Waterdance with Helen Hunt, Pulp Fiction with John Travolta, and The House of Mirth with Gillian Anderson.

Starting in 2000, Mr Stoltz began directing as well as acting, and continues to appear on stage and in film, saying that, "I realize I'm a very lucky man. I love what I do, I love films, tv and theater, and the fact that I'm able to make a living at it staggers me."

He is a member of the Actors Studio.

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STAGE CREDITS

Sly Fox Sly Fox
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Simon Able
The Three Sisters
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Baron Tuzenbach
Two Shakespearean Actors
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Dion Boucicault
Our Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
George Gibbs

Movies

Fast Times at Ridgemont High
[ 1982 ] Stoner Bud
Surf II
[ 1983 ] Chuck
The Wild Life
[ 1984 ] Bill Conrad
Running Hot
[ 1984 ] Danny Hicks
Code Name: Emerald
[ 1985 ] Andy Wheeler
The New Kids
[ 1985 ] Mark
Mask
[ 1985 ] Rocky Dennis
Some Kind of Wonderful
[ 1987 ] Keith Nelson
Sister, Sister
[ 1987 ] Matt Rutledge
Lionheart
[ 1987 ] Robert Nerra
Manifesto
[ 1988 ] Christopher
Haunted Summer
[ 1988 ] Percy Shelley
The Fly II
[ 1989 ] Martin Brundle
Say Anything
[ 1989 ] Vahlere
Memphis Belle
[ 1990 ] Sgt. Danny "Danny Boy" Daly
Money
[ 1991 ] Franck Cimballi
The Waterdance
[ 1992 ] Joel Garcia
Singles
[ 1992 ] The Mime
Naked in New York
[ 1993 ] Jake Briggs
Bodies, Rest & Motion
[ 1993 ] Sid
Killing Zoe
[ 1993 ] Zed
Little Women
[ 1994 ] John Brooke
Sleep with Me
[ 1994 ] Joseph
Pulp Fiction
[ 1994 ] Lance
Kicking and Screaming
[ 1995 ] Chet
Fluke
[ 1995 ] Jeff Newman
Rob Roy
[ 1995 ] McDonald
The Prophecy
[ 1995 ] Simon
Jerry Maguire
[ 1996 ] Ethan Valhere
Grace of My Heart
[ 1996 ] Howard Cazsatt
2 Days in the Valley
[ 1996 ] Wes Taylor
Highball
[ 1997 ] Darien
Anaconda
[ 1997 ] Dr. Steven Cale
Mr. Jealousy
[ 1997 ] Lester Grimm, aka Vince
Keys to Tulsa
[ 1997 ] Richter Boudreau
Hi-Life
[ 1998 ] Jimmy
A Murder of Crows
[ 1998 ] Thurman Parks III
The House of Mirth
[ 2000 ] Lawrence Selden
The Simian Line
[ 2000 ] Sam Donovan
Things Behind the Sun
[ 2001 ] Dan
Harvard Man
[ 2001 ] Teddy Carter
The Rules of Attraction
[ 2002 ] Mr. Lawson
Happy Hour
[ 2003 ] Levine
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
[ 2003 ] Otto
Childstar
[ 2004 ] Fresno Burnbaum - Dad
The Butterfly Effect
[ 2004 ] Mr. Miller
The Honeymooners
[ 2005 ] William Davis
The Lather Effect
[ 2006 ] Mickey
Fort McCoy
[ 2011 ] Frank Stirn
5 to 7
[ 2014 ] Jonathan Galsi
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
[ 2015 ] Russ Peterson
Class Rank
[ 2017 ] Brilliant Young Nerd's Father
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
[ 2017 ] producer
Her Smell
[ 2018 ] Howard Goodman
Lucky Day
[ 2019 ] Voice of Authority

TV Shows

Bull
Matthew Price, Moderator
Caprica
Daniel Graystone
Chicago Hope
Dr. Robert Yeats
Hercules
Theseus, The Grim Avenger
Mad About You
Alan Tofsky
Madam Secretary
Will Adams
Once and Again
August Dimitri
The Girls on the Bus
John Spencer
The Girls on the Bus
John Spencer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Eric Stoltz, Our Town

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Eric Stoltz, Our Town

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eric Stoltz been in?

Eric Stoltz has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Eric Stoltz been in?

Eric Stoltz has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eric Stoltz been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Our Town and Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Town.

What awards has Eric Stoltz won?

Eric Stoltz won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in Our Town.

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