Eric Barba - Actor Profile

Eric Barba

Visual Effects
Freshness: Feb 05, 2026
2Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated

About Eric Barba

Eric Barba is a visual effects supervisor for television, film, and commercial advertising. After studying at the Art Center College of Design, Barba began his career at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Imaging as a digital artist on SeaQuest 2032 and Sliders. In 1996, he joined Digital Domain as a digital artist on The Fifth Element before working his way to CG supervisor on Supernova and finally to visual effects supervisor for David Fincher's Zodiac. Barba earned a reputation for high-end visual effects, working closely with directors like Fincher and Joseph Kosinski on film and advertising projects and directing commercials for Nike, American Express, and Honda. He won the 81st Academy Awards for the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, in the Best Visual Effects category. He shared his Oscar with Craig Barron, Burt Dalton and Steve Preeg. In 2013, Barba was promoted to Chief Creative Office/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at Digital Domain 3.0, the latest iteration of the visual effects studio. Barba continued to oversee the company's Los Angeles studio until leaving Digital Domain to operate as a freelance visual effects supervisor in 2015. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eric Barba, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eric Barba reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Eric Barba's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eric Barba remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eric Barba Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eric Barba's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eric Barba.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Visualizing TRON Self Average Similar →
2009 The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button Self Hit Similar →

Eric Barba - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eric Barba?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eric Barba is "The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Eric Barba acted in?

Eric Barba has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.