Eric Stoltz is an American actor, director and film producer. He played the role of Rocky Dennis in the biographical drama film Mask, which earned him the nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, and has appeared in a wide variety of films from mainstream fare like Some Kind of Wonderful to independent films like Pulp Fiction, Killing Zoe, and Kicking and Screaming. In 1985, Stoltz was the original actor cast as Marty McFly in the movie Back to the Future before the role was recast with Michael J. Fox. In 2010, he portrayed Daniel Graystone in the science fiction television series Caprica, and became a regular director on the television series Glee.
| Born: | September 30, 1961, Whittier, California, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active: | 1978–present |
| IMDb: | Eric Stoltz's IMDb |
About Eric Stoltz
Actor who is remembered for his inspirational performance alongside Cher in the 1985 film Mask. He has also appeared in Killing Zone, Capricia, and Kicking and Screaming.
Before Fame
He befriended director Cameron Crowe on the set of his debut film, Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Achievement
He played Daniel Graystone in science fiction series Caprica and became a vegetarian in the eighties.
Family Life
He dated actress Jennifer Jason Leigh from 1985 to 1989.
Associations
He was in Pulp Fiction with Samuel L. Jackson.
Information related to Eric Stoltz
- Male actors from Santa Barbara, California
- USC School of Dramatic Arts alumni
- Film directors from California
