Eric Dane
| Eric Dane | |
|---|---|
 Dane in D.C. to support the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), March 2015 | |
| Born |
November 9, 1972 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Gayheart (m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
Eric Dane (born November 9, 1972) is an American actor. After appearing in television roles throughout the 2000s, he became known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan on the medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy, as well as films, co-starring in Marley & Me (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), and Burlesque (2010). He currently stars as Captain Tom Chandler in the apocalyptic drama The Last Ship.
Early life
Dane was born in San Francisco, California to a homemaker mother, Leah, and an interior designer/architect father. When Dane was seven years old, his father died of a gunshot wound.[1][2][3] Dane has a younger brother,[4] and they were raised in their mother's Jewish religion (Dane had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony).[5][6][7] He attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California, from 1987 to 1990, and San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California, from 1990 to 1991, where he graduated. Dane was an athlete in high school, playing on the boys' varsity water polo team,[8] but decided to pursue a career in acting after appearing in a school production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons.[9][10]
Career
In 1993, Dane moved to Los Angeles,[8] where he played small roles in the television series Saved by the Bell, The Wonder Years, Roseanne, and Married... with Children, among others. But in 2000, he was signed for a recurring role in Gideon's Crossing, and followed this with a two-season run in Charmed. His made-for-television film credits included two biopics, Serving in Silence (about Margarethe Cammermeyer's experiences in the military), and Helter Skelter, in which he portrayed Charles "Tex" Watson, a member of the Manson family.
Dane's first major feature film appearance was in The Basket. He also appeared in Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane, Sol Goode, Feast, X-Men: The Last Stand, and starred in Open Water 2. In 2005, Dane guested as Dr. Mark Sloan (nicknamed "McSteamy" by Meredith Grey) in "Yesterday", the eighteenth episode of the second season of the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Positive audience reaction to the character led to Dane's becoming a regular in the show's third season. His first appearance in the season, in which he walked out of the bathroom soaking wet and wearing only a strategically placed towel, was labeled a "watercooler moment".[11] Dane resigned from the show after the end of season 8, but appeared in the first two episodes of season 9.
In December 2006, he starred in the A&E television film Wedding Wars as the brother of a gay man (played by John Stamos) who goes on strike in support of marriage equality. Dane, alongside Patrick Dempsey, appeared in the same big-screen project, the 2010 romantic comedy Valentine's Day. The Garry Marshall-directed film followed five interconnecting stories about Los Angelenos anticipating (or in some cases dreading) the holiday.[12]
In October 2012, Dane joined the main cast of the Michael Bay produced, TNT drama series The Last Ship.[13] He is also credited as a producer on the show.
Personal life
Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart on October 29, 2004. They have two daughters together: Billie Beatrice Dane (born March 3, 2010) and Georgia Geraldine Dane (born December 28, 2011).[14][15][16]
Dane made headlines when he participated in a nude tape with his wife and Kari Ann Peniche.[17] Dane checked himself into rehab in June 2011; he entered a California treatment center to rectify his problem with dependency on prescription drugs after suffering a sports injury.[18]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Basket | Tom Emery | |
| 2001 | Sol Goode | Overly dramatic actor | |
| 2005 | Feast | Hero | |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | Jamie Madrox / Multiple Man | |
| 2006 | Open Water 2: Adrift | Dan | |
| 2008 | Marley & Me | Sebastian Tunney | |
| 2010 | Valentine's Day | Sean Jackson | |
| 2010 | Burlesque | Marcus Gerber | |
| 2016 | Grey Lady | Doyle | |
| 2017 | The Blue Mauritius | Peter Underwood | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Saved by the Bell | Tad Pogue | Episode: "The Game" |
| 1992 | Renegade | Jimmy | Episode: Mother Courage |
| 1993 | Wonder Years, TheThe Wonder Years | Brett | Episode: "Nose" |
| 1995 | Married... with Children | Oliver Cole | Episode: "Radio Free Trumaine" |
| 1995 | Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story | Matt | Television movie |
| 1996 | Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story | Nick | Television movie |
| 1996 | Silk Stalkings | Justin Whalen | Episode: "Private Dancer" |
| 1996 | Roseanne | Bellhop | Episode: "Disney World War II" |
| 2000 | Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane | Alec | Episode: "Kiss of Death" |
| 2001 | Gideon's Crossing | Dr. Wyatt Cooper | 4 episodes |
| 2001 | Ball & Chain | Jack | Television movie |
| 2002 | American Embassy, TheThe American Embassy | Rob Goodwin | 3 episodes |
| 2003–04 | Charmed | Jason Dean | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2004 | Las Vegas | Leo Broder | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Helter Skelter | Charles "Tex" Watson | Television movie |
| 2005 | Painkiller Jane | Nick Pierce | Television movie |
| 2006 | Wedding Wars | Ben Grandy | Television movie |
| 2006–12 | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Mark Sloan | Main role, 138 episodes Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series |
| 2009–10 | Private Practice | Dr. Mark Sloan | 2 episodes |
| 2014–present | The Last Ship | Capt. Tom Chandler | Lead role |
| 2015 | The Fixer | Carter | Upcoming; television miniseries[19] |
References
- ↑ Keck, William (May 15, 2007). "Star couple give a hand on Skid Row". USA Today. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ↑ Eric Dane Biography (1972?-)
- ↑ http://www.wetpaint.com/eric-dane-talks-father-death-829656/
- ↑ "Eric Dane: Acting for real". CNN. April 6, 2001. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ↑ Gladstone, E.C. (2006). "All Grown Up". Atlanta Peach Magazine: 84. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
Gayheart, who was raised Southern Baptist, is considering converting to Dane's Judaism. 'He's not pushing me, I just love all the traditions,' she says.
- ↑ "Jews in the News: Celebrity Scoop: James L Brooks, Eric Dane and Gwyneth Paltrow". Letmypeoplegrow.org. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Hollywood Now: Eric Dane on Last Ship and Kunis & Franco". InterfaithFamily. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
- 1 2 "Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) Bio - Grey's Anatomy". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ↑ Soll, Lindsay (February 9, 2007). "8 things you don't know about Eric Dane". Entertainment Weekly.
- ↑ "The towel scene still wears well with Eric Dane". ScrippsNews. May 15, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ↑ Oldenburg, Ann (October 4, 2006). "Dr. McSteamy scrubs in as cast regular". USA Today. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ↑ Matt Mitovich (July 8, 2009). "Grey's Stars Dempsey and Dane Celebrate Valentine's Day". TV Guide. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
- ↑ Berkshire, Geoff (October 10, 2012). "Eric Dane's 'Grey's Anatomy' rebound: Starring in Michael Bay's TNT pilot 'The Last Ship'". Retrieved October 12, 2012.
- ↑ "Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart Debut Baby Daughter!". Us Weekly.
- ↑ "Who's Due Next? - REBECCA GAYHEART - Babies, Pregnancy, Rebecca Gayheart". People. November 30, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ↑ Hammel, Sara (December 30, 2011). "It's a Girl for Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane! - Babies, Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart". People. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ↑ Valentine, Nicky (August 18, 2009). "Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart, and Kari Ann Peniche's uncensored sex tape is here". Buzz Patrol. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009.
- ↑ "Ministry of Gossip". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Vlessing, Etan (July 16, 2014). "Eric Dane, Kathleen Robertson Board Canadian Miniseries 'The Fixer'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 24, 2015.