Welcome to Meet Eckhart. This site is dedicated to the super talented, Aaron Eckhart. You may recognise him as the a-hole Chad from In The Company of Men, tobacco spin doctor Nick Naylor in Thank You For Smoking or making us believe in him as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight. Here you'll find everything you need to know about Aaron, including news and updates on what's next for this surfing and photography loving actor.

Enjoy!
Jamie, Webmistress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

october 26, 2008 - jack ryan? - posted by jamie

Aaron's name is popping up among the actors who are in the running to be the next Jack Ryan, according to Moviehole. Read the article for more information, Clear and Present Dent?

october 25, 2008 - in the company of men vids - posted by jamie

I've uploaded two clips from In The Company of Men to the Meet Eckhart YouTube Channel. Check them out as they're Both hilarious, and if you haven't had a chance to see the movie - you absolutely must!

In The Company of Men Clip 1 - Dolphin Impression
In The Company of Men Clip 2 - I Hate That Guy

Also, if you have missed any news and updates, make sure to give the Archives a look.

october 24, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

I've added candids of Aaron and Ashley Wick back in April (some of the pics are adorable!), and also two photoshoot sets.

At Starbucks and LAX with Ashley Wick (4.14.08)

Photoshoots: Set 35 | Set 36

october 23, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

I've added more photos to the Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 Exhibition, so make sure you check them out specifically where he's imitating, either a bird or a plane...

Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 Exhibition at LACMA (10.21.08)

october 22, 2008 - vanity fair photography exhibit - posted by jamie

Aaron attended the Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 Exhibition last night in Los Angeles and I've added photos from the event to the gallery. My, he is looking dapper!

Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 Exhibition at LACMA (10.21.08)

october 20, 2008 - nw magazine - posted by jamie

Unfortunately, Aaron didn't win Best Villain at the 2008 Scream Awards, it instead went to Heath Ledger :-) Also, The Dark Knight won twelve awards -- how awesome is that?!

I've added a scan and typed up the mini interview from the Aussie entertainment magazine, NW. They used a photo from the Entertainment Weekly photoshoot, but nonetheless, a fabulous picture chosen.

Towelling off with Aaron Eckhart (NW Magazine)

Various Magazines: NW Magazine

october 19, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

I've added photo sessions for Meet Bill at the 2007 Toronto Film Festival, Thank You For Smoking and Neverwas at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival. Enjoy!

2007 Toronto Film Festival: Meet Bill Photo Session

2005 Toronto Film Festival: Thank You For Smoking Photo Session

2005 Toronto Film Festival: Neverwas Photo Session

october 17, 2008 - video/gallery update - posted by jamie

I've added two new videos to the Meet Eckhart YouTube Channel. If you have an account, feel free to add the Channel as a Subscriber.

Aaron Eckhart "Conversations with Other Women" Interview
Aaron Eckhart "The Dark Knight" ET Interview

I was skimming through the gallery yesterday and found albums that haven't been added with photos yet. Now, I've added photos to the 2002 LA Film Festival Opening Night and Paycheck Premiere.

2002 Los Angeles Film Festival Opening Night After Party (6.20.02)

Paycheck Los Angeles Premiere (12.18.03)

october 15, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

I've added on set photos of Travelling and The Core (getting his hair fixed up with an uber cool umbrella above him), and a small candids update.

Traveling: On Set (1.17.08)

The Core: On Set (12.01)

Boarding a private plane with Kate Walsh & husband in Van Nuys (6.14.08)

october 14, 2008 - press archive update - posted by jamie

I've added new articles and interviews to the press archive, so make sure you check them all out:

Aaron Eckhart: not your typical movie star (St. Louis Post-Despatch)
Interview: Aaron Eckhart on "The Dark Knight" (Cinema Confidential)
Exclusive Interview: Aaron Eckhart for "The Dark Knight" (Dark Horizons)
Laughs on the menu with Aaron Eckhart (Herald Sun)
Interview: Aaron Eckhart for "Conversations with Other Women" (Dark Horizons)
Capone with Aaron Eckhart (Ain't It Cool News)
Devout Eckhart Prays His New Film Is a Hit (Straight.com)
Tavis Smiley Show Transcript (PBS)
We're Hanging with Aaron Eckhart (A Girl's World)
Mick Dundee a talisman for Aaron Eckhart (Sydney Morning Herald)

october 13, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

Just a small gallery update today, I've added candids of Aaron at a dog park with Dirty back in 2007.

At a dog park with Dirty in Brentwood, CA (4.17.07)

october 12, 2008 - towelhead dvd release date - posted by jamie

According to Reel.com, Towelhead will be released on DVD December 30, 2008 -- just before into the new year! December is shaping up to be an AE DVD month with The Dark Knight on 9th, and then Towelhead on the 30th. Of course this may change at any given moment but let's hope it doesn't!

At the end of September, Aaron attended the Art and China's Revolution Exhibition in New York with Ashley Wick, and I've added a photo from the event in the gallery. Here's an article mentioning their appearance, Shanghai on Park Ave.

APrivateClub.com Hosts "Art and China's Revolution" (9.22.08)

october 10, 2008 - scream nomination - posted by jamie

Aaron is nominated for Best Villain (Havey Dent/Two Face) at the 2008 Spike TV's Scream Awards, CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!

I don't know when voting closes but tell your friends and who else to Vote Now! Also The Dark Knight is nominated loads of times too. The winners will be announced when the show airs on October 21 at 9pm on Spike TV.

I have added screen captures of Aaron's appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, click below to check them out. If you missed the appearance, you can download it here - AVI / WMV.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (9.24.08)

october 9, 2008 - the view caps - posted by jamie

I've uploaded screen captures (semi full screen size) of Aaron's appearance on The View, click below to check them out. If you missed the appearance, you can download it here.

The View (9.23.08)

october 8, 2008 - interview/gallery update - posted by jamie

I found this interview of Aaron promotong Towelhead on Good Day L.A., click here to watch the video.

FYI, do you know they're only showing Towelhead in three cinemas in all of Sydney? The nerve!

Anyway, I've added candids of Aaron in London and three new photoshoot sets.

Shopping and grabbing a coffee in London (3.27.07)

Photoshoots: Set 32 | Set 33 | Set 34

october 6, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

A reminder to my fellow Aussie fans - Towelhead will be in cinemas this Thursday (rated MA)!

I've added a new photoshoot set - definitely check those out, there are some great photos in there, and a new candid set.

Photoshoot: Set 31

At the 2007 US Open in Flushing Meadows, NY with Ashley Wick (9.3.07)

october 5, 2008 - press update - posted by jamie

I've updated the press archive with new articles and interviews, make sure you check them out -- definitely all a great read. If you think the text is a bit too small and hard to read (my bad, that's the design), in Firefox, press Ctrl and + to zoom in to make the text bigger.

Candid Camera (American Way) * (recommended -- all about his passion for photography)
Hottie of the Month: Aaron Eckhart (Women's Health)
The Power of Play (Men's Health) * (recommended)
Aaron Eckhart talks in the wake of The Dark Knight's co-star Christian Bale's arrest (The Guardian)
The Golden Derby Chat Session with Aaron Eckhart (Los Angeles Times) * (recommended - it's amusing to see Aaron type LOL)
L.A. Confidence (GQ)
Aaron Eckhart (Saturday Night Magazine)
Aaron Eckhart: Simply Irresistible (iVillage)
Eckhart seeking movie leading roles (Deseret News)
Change of Heart (San Francisco Chronicle)

october 4, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

Just a small gallery update today, I've added some photos of Aaron appearing on Leno this past July promoting The Dark Knight, and I've added new candids (sporting a Superman hat I might add!) and updating a few candids.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (7.8.08)

At Samy's Camera in Los Angeles (3.8.07)

At Beso in Los Angeles (9.3.08) | Shopping at Robertson Blvd with Ashley Wick (2.8.07)

october 2, 2008 - gallery update - posted by jamie

I've added ads from the GAP Fall 2006 campaigns and a few candid sets to the gallery.

GAP Fall 2006

At LAX with Ashley Wick (3.17.07)

Walking his dog Dirty in Los Angeles (5.2.07)

october 1, 2008 - video update - posted by jamie

I have uploaded videos of Aaron as Frank guest starring in two episodes of Frasier back in 2004 (only his scenes) and his not enough five second cameo as Truck Stop Patron in The Wicker Man (directed by friend Neil LaBute) at the Meet Eckhart YouTube Channel so make sure you check them out!

Aaron Eckhart in Frasier - Miss Right Now
Aaron Eckhart in Frasier - And Frasier Makes Three (He's speaking French and punching racoons)
Aaron Eckhart cameo in The Wicker Man