A veteran of TV and film, Hart Bochner is one of the industry’s most sought after artists. Throughout Bochner’s illustrious career, he has starred in a diverse range of projects that have often subverted the norm. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Bochner made his stellar debut in Ernest Hemingway’s Islands in the Stream. From there, Bochner would garner critical acclaim for his work in Breaking Away before playing Ellis in the cult-classic actioner Die Hard. The role earned Bochner instant pop-culture status, which has resonated over the years. Bochner has easily transitioned from screen to the director’s chair, where his debut Politically Correct Animals launched his career into the stratosphere. As Bochner continues to push his craft’s boundaries, he will be entertaining audiences for years to come.

Portraying the unlikeable and obnoxious Ellis earned Bochner the number 2 spot on Maxim’s “The Greatest Sleazeballs of All Time” list. Surprising fans with his incredible versatility, Bochner would go on to star opposite Susan Sarandon in Anywhere But Here and opposite Anthony Hopkins in The Innocent. Continually evolving and honing his skills, Bochner’s other acclaimed credits include Apartment Zero, Rich and Famous and the Emmy award-winning miniseries, War and Remembrance. From John Steinbeck’s East of Eden to revisiting Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises, Bochner is a master chameleon.

Beyond the screen, Bochner is an active member of the Environmental Media Association and the DGA-PAC Leadership Council. Named as one of Time’s “Greenest Celebrities in Hollywood,” Bochner has also played his part with LA’s Green Ribbon Commission over the years. From sitting in the director’s chair for NCIS: New Orleans to penning and directing the comedy-romance, Just Add Water, Bochner is sharpening his skills. Still as comfortable in front of the camera, Bochner has more recently featured as a lieutenant in Too Old to Die Young. With a range of projects in the works, Bochner is building a lasting legacy on our screens.