★ HOW OLD IS GORAN VIŠNJIĆ?
Goran Višnjić is 53 years old, born September 9, 1972 in HR · Virgo.
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About
Goran Višnjić became a household name playing Dr. Luka Kovač on NBC's ER, the medical drama that defined '90s television. Born in Croatia in 1972, he transitioned from Šibenik theater—including a critically acclaimed Hamlet at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival—to Hollywood films like The Peacemaker, Rounders, and Practical Magic. He and the ER cast earned two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. A Virgo, Višnjić balances precision with emotional depth.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Goran Višnjić established himself as one of television's most recognizable faces through his role as Dr. Luka Kovač in ER, the NBC series that ran for over a decade. He reprised intense, layered performances in projects spanning American cinema: The Peacemaker (1997), Rounders (1998), Practical Magic (1998), The Deep End (2001), Ice Age (2002), Elektra (2005), Beginners (2010), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), and The Counselor (2013). The ER cast, including Višnjić, received two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for their ensemble work. Born in Šibenik, Croatia, on 9 September 1972, Višnjić began his career in local theater and television before his early breakthrough came through his performance as Hamlet at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which earned critical recognition and solidified his standing as a leading actor. His transition to American projects in the late 1990s marked a shift toward international prominence. As an actor, Višnjić works across television, film, and theater, embodying complex, often morally ambiguous characters. His Virgo nature—methodical and exacting—aligns with his reputation for bringing psychological nuance to dramatic roles.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Višnjić began his acting career in his native Šibenik, gaining early recognition on local television and in regional films. His breakthrough came through his performance as Hamlet at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which earned him critical acclaim and established his reputation as a leading actor. These early successes in Croatian theater and television formed the foundation for his later transition to American cinema and television in the late 1990s.
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Trivia
- Višnjić's character Dr. Luka Kovač appeared in ER for multiple seasons and became one of the show's most iconic roles.
- He starred in NBC's Timeless as Garcia Flynn, another major television role that demonstrated his range beyond medical drama.
- His film appearances span from 1997 to the 2010s, including voice work in Ice Age (2002) and roles in prestige films like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Goran Višnjić tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
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