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'''Eric Stoltz''' (born September 30, 1961) is the [[w:Golden Globe|Golden Globe]]-nominated American actor and director who | '''Eric Stoltz''' (born September 30, 1961) is the [[w:Golden Globe Award|Golden Globe]]-nominated American actor and director who was cast in the role of [[Daniel Graystone]]<ref group="external" name="comingsoon_stoltz_torresani_casting">{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=44887|title=Stoltz and Torresani Join Battlestar Prequel|publisher=ComingSoon.net|archive=Y}}</ref> for the [[Re-imagined Series]]{{'}} prequel ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. He also directed the episode {{CAP|Unvanquished}} during the series' short tenure. | ||
Born in [[w:Whittier, California|Whittier, California]], he is a prolific actor who has acted in various genres outside of science fiction, including appearances on television series | Born in [[w:Whittier, California|Whittier, California]], he is a prolific actor who has acted in various genres outside of science fiction, including appearances on television series such as ''[[w:St. Elsewhere|St. Elsewhere]]'', ''[[w:Frasier|Frasier]]'', ''[[w:Mad About You|Mad About You]]'', ''[[w:Chicago Hope|Chicago Hope]]'', ''[[w:Medium (TV series)|Medium]]'', and ''[[w:Leverage (TV series)|Leverage]]''. | ||
In film, he is best known for his roles in ''[[w:Mask (film)|Mask]]'' | In film, he is best known for his roles in ''[[w:Mask (1985 film)|Mask]]'' (1985) — for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor<ref group="external" name="goldenglobes_official_stoltz_mask">{{cite web|url=https://goldenglobes.com/film/mask/#:~:text=Best%20Performance%20by%20an%20Actor%20in%20a%20Supporting%20Role|title=Mask|publisher=Golden Globes|accessdate=21 June 2026}}</ref> — as well as ''[[w:Pulp Fiction|Pulp Fiction]]'', ''[[w:Say Anything...|Say Anything...]]'', ''[[w:Some Kind of Wonderful (film)|Some Kind of Wonderful]]'', and ''[[w:Fast Times at Ridgemont High|Fast Times at Ridgemont High]]'' (his first film role). | ||
In the science fiction genre, he starred in Sci-Fi Channel's mini-series ''[[w:The Triangle (miniseries)|The Triangle]]''. He was originally cast as [[w:Marty McFly|Marty McFly]] in | In the science fiction genre, he starred in Sci-Fi Channel's mini-series ''[[w:The Triangle (miniseries)|The Triangle]]''. He was originally cast as [[w:Marty McFly|Marty McFly]] in ''[[w:Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]'', but the role was recast partway through filming and given to [[w:Michael J. Fox|Michael J. Fox]].<ref group="external" name="bttf_bruce_stoltz_recast">{{cite web|url=http://www.bttf.com/forreal.htm|title=Back to the Future—For Real!|author=Bruce, Gordon|archive=Y}}</ref> | ||
== ''Caprica'' == | |||
According to the show's producers, Stoltz has a "very prepared" acting style, which contrasted with the more improvisational approach of his co-star [[Esai Morales]]; the producers regarded this difference in method as beneficial to the on-screen dynamic between Daniel Graystone and [[Joseph Adama]].<ref group="commentary" name="podcast_caprica_pilot_acting_styles">{{cite podcast|url=https://en.battlestarwiki.org/Podcast:Caprica_Pilot|title=Caprica Podcast: Pilot|time=00:16:01|accessdate=21 June|accessyear=2026}}</ref> | |||
Stoltz's sole directing credit on the series is "[[Unvanquished]]." For that episode, he cast [[Meg Tilly]], his co-star from ''[[w:Sleep with Me (1994 film)|Sleep With Me]]'' (1994), as [[Mother]], leader of the [[Monotheist Church]], persuading her to return to acting after a fifteen-year absence.<ref group="commentary" name="timescolonist_reid_2013_comeback">{{cite news|url=https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/television/meg-tilly-s-explosive-comeback-1.82622#:~:text=she%20also%20accepted%20an%20invitation%20from%20actor%20Eric%20Stoltz|title=Meg Tilly's explosive comeback|author=Reid, Michael D.|work=Victoria Times Colonist|date=28 February 2013|accessdate=21 June 2026}}</ref> Tilly received a "Special Guest Appearance by Meg Tilly" credit ahead of the episode's other guest stars.<ref group="external" name="imdb_unvanquished_fullcredits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1484574/fullcredits/#:~:text=Meg%20Tilly%20%C2%B7%20Meg%20Tilly%20%C2%B7%20Mother|title="Caprica" Unvanquished (TV Episode 2010) - Full Cast & Crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=21 June 2026}}</ref> Tilly later said of her return to the screen, "I didn't realize how much I missed acting until I came back."<ref group="commentary" name="timescolonist_reid_2013_comeback" /> | |||
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Eric Stoltz (born September 30, 1961) is the Golden Globe-nominated American actor and director who was cast in the role of Daniel Graystone[external 1] for the Re-imagined Series' prequel Caprica. He also directed the episode (CAP: "Unvanquished") during the series' short tenure.
Born in Whittier, California, he is a prolific actor who has acted in various genres outside of science fiction, including appearances on television series such as St. Elsewhere, Frasier, Mad About You, Chicago Hope, Medium, and Leverage.
In film, he is best known for his roles in Mask (1985) — for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor[external 2] — as well as Pulp Fiction, Say Anything..., Some Kind of Wonderful, and Fast Times at Ridgemont High (his first film role).
In the science fiction genre, he starred in Sci-Fi Channel's mini-series The Triangle. He was originally cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, but the role was recast partway through filming and given to Michael J. Fox.[external 3]
Caprica
edit sourceAccording to the show's producers, Stoltz has a "very prepared" acting style, which contrasted with the more improvisational approach of his co-star Esai Morales; the producers regarded this difference in method as beneficial to the on-screen dynamic between Daniel Graystone and Joseph Adama.[commentary 1]
Stoltz's sole directing credit on the series is "Unvanquished." For that episode, he cast Meg Tilly, his co-star from Sleep With Me (1994), as Mother, leader of the Monotheist Church, persuading her to return to acting after a fifteen-year absence.[commentary 2] Tilly received a "Special Guest Appearance by Meg Tilly" credit ahead of the episode's other guest stars.[external 4] Tilly later said of her return to the screen, "I didn't realize how much I missed acting until I came back."[commentary 2]
References
edit sourceCommentary and Interviews
edit source- ↑ Caprica Podcast: Pilot. Podcast accessed on 21 June, 2026 (
POD)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Reid, Michael D.. "Meg Tilly's explosive comeback (backup available on Archive.org)", 28 February 2013.Retrieved on 21 June 2026.
External Sources
edit source- ↑ Stoltz and Torresani Join Battlestar Prequel (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). ComingSoon.net.
- ↑ Mask (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Golden Globes. Retrieved on 21 June 2026.
- ↑ Bruce, Gordon. Back to the Future—For Real! (content archived on Archive.org) (in English).
- ↑ "Caprica" Unvanquished (TV Episode 2010) - Full Cast & Crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 21 June 2026.