A longtime actor in playwright Neil LaBute’s stable, Aaron Eckhart first caught moviegoers' attention in his film debut as the unctuous businessman Chad in the wicked black comedy "In the Company of Men" (1997). Previously, Eckhart had been struggling to find his way on television – both in series and in commercials – as well as on the big screen. After collaborating again with LaBute on “Your Friends and Neighbors” (1998), Eckhart branched out on his own, first landing a small part in “Any Given Sunday” (1999), then gaining wider recognition in the award-winning hit, “Erin Brockovich” (2000).