Eric William Dane (born November 9, 1972) is an American actor, most recently known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy.
Career
After appearing in a San Mateo High School production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, Dane decided to pursue a career in acting. He moved to Los Angeles, 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 movie 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 Bask
et (1999). He also appeared in Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane, Sol Goode, Feast, Open Water 2, and X-Men: The Last Stand.
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".
In December 2006, he starred in the A&E TV movie Wedding Wars as the brother of a gay man (played by John Stamos) who goes on strike in support of marriage equality.
Eric Dane, alongside Patrick Dempsey, are bound for the same big-screen project, joining the estimable ensemble for the romantic comedy Valentine's Day. The Garry Marshall-directed film follows five interconnecting stories about Los Angelinos anticipating (or in some cases dreading) the holiday of love.
Personal life
Dane was born in San Francisco, California to a homemaker mother, Leah, and an interior designer/architect father. Dane is of the Jewish religion. He attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California from 1987 to 1990.
In 2001, Dane briefly became involved with actress Lara Flynn Boyle when the two met while filming crossover episodes of their respective drama series Gideon's Crossing and The Practice, both produced by David E. Kelley. He married actress Rebecca Gayheart on October 29, 2004. He is also close friends with actor Balthazar Getty.
On February 6, 2008, celebrity news magazine OK! reported that Dane was diagnosed with skin cancer, and was recovering after having malignant tissue removed from his lip. However, on February 13, Dane's representative told Us Weekly that Dane does not have cancer and was "mortified" by the erroneous information. Dane was said to be considering legal action.
On August 17, 2009, a home video was posted on the website Gawker.com that showed former Miss Teen USA contestant Kari Ann Peniche with Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart. The three are nude and apparently under the influence of alcohol and drugs. They appear to be engaged in some sort of sexual situation, even though the 12 minute video was edited down to just 3 minutes. Midway through the clip, Gayheart says she has to lie down because she's "so high." Kari Ann Peniche also makes a reference to drugs being "fun," and there is a
conversation referencing cocaine. The clip ends with both Gayheart and Peniche in a bathtub together, while Dane runs the camera and adds commentary.
Filmography
Year
Film
Role
Notes
1991
Saved by the Bell
Tad Pogue
TV episode ("The Game") - uncredited
1993
The Wonder Years
Brett
TV episode ("Nose")
1995
Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story
Matt
TV film
Married… with Children
Oliver Cole
TV episode ("Radio Free Trumaine")
1996
Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story
Nick
TV film
Silk Stalkings
Justin Whalen
TV episode ("Private Dancer")
Roseanne
Bellhop
TV episode ("Disney World War II")
1999
The Basket
Tom Emery
Feature film
2000
Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane
Alec
TV episode ("Kiss of Death")
2001
Ball & Chain
Jack
TV film
Sol Goode
Overly dramatic actor
Feature film
Gideon's Crossing
Dr. Wyatt Cooper
TV series (Recurring)- Season 1 Episodes 5, 10, 11 and 16
2002
The American Embassy
Rob Goodwin
TV series
2003-2004
Charmed
Jason Dean
TV episodes (Recurring)- Season 5 Episodes 16, 17, 19 and 21- Season 6 Episodes 2, 4, 6, 9 and 13
2004
Las Vegas
Leo Broder
TV episodes ("The Count of Montecito" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?")
Helter Skelter
Charles "Tex" Watson
TV film
2005
Feast
Hero
Feature film
Painkiller Jane
Nick
TV film
2006
X-Men: The Last Stand
Jamie Madrox/Multiple Man
Feature film
X-Men: The Official Game
Multiple Man
Video game (Voice-over)
Open Water 2: Adrift
Dan
Feature film
Wedding Wars
Ben Grandy
TV film
2006-present
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Mark Sloan
TV series - Recurring in Season 2; Regular from Season 3
2008
Marley & Me
Sebastian
Feature Film
2009-2010
Private Practice
Dr. Mark Sloan
TV episodes ("Ex-Life")
2010
Valentine's Day
Sean Jackson
filming
After appearing in a San Mateo High School production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, Dane decided to pursue a career in acting. He moved to Los Angeles, 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 movie 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 Bask
et (1999). He also appeared in Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane, Sol Goode, Feast, Open Water 2, and X-Men: The Last Stand.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".
In December 2006, he starred in the A&E TV movie Wedding Wars as the brother of a gay man (played by John Stamos) who goes on strike in support of marriage equality.
Eric Dane, alongside Patrick Dempsey, are bound for the same big-screen project, joining the estimable ensemble for the romantic comedy Valentine's Day. The Garry Marshall-directed film follows five interconnecting stories about Los Angelinos anticipating (or in some cases dreading) the holiday of love.
Personal life
Dane was born in San Francisco, California to a homemaker mother, Leah, and an interior designer/architect father. Dane is of the Jewish religion. He attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California from 1987 to 1990.
In 2001, Dane briefly became involved with actress Lara Flynn Boyle when the two met while filming crossover episodes of their respective drama series Gideon's Crossing and The Practice, both produced by David E. Kelley. He married actress Rebecca Gayheart on October 29, 2004. He is also close friends with actor Balthazar Getty.
On February 6, 2008, celebrity news magazine OK! reported that Dane was diagnosed with skin cancer, and was recovering after having malignant tissue removed from his lip. However, on February 13, Dane's representative told Us Weekly that Dane does not have cancer and was "mortified" by the erroneous information. Dane was said to be considering legal action.
On August 17, 2009, a home video was posted on the website Gawker.com that showed former Miss Teen USA contestant Kari Ann Peniche with Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart. The three are nude and apparently under the influence of alcohol and drugs. They appear to be engaged in some sort of sexual situation, even though the 12 minute video was edited down to just 3 minutes. Midway through the clip, Gayheart says she has to lie down because she's "so high." Kari Ann Peniche also makes a reference to drugs being "fun," and there is a
conversation referencing cocaine. The clip ends with both Gayheart and Peniche in a bathtub together, while Dane runs the camera and adds commentary.Filmography
Year
Film
Role
Notes
1991
Saved by the Bell
Tad Pogue
TV episode ("The Game") - uncredited
1993
The Wonder Years
Brett
TV episode ("Nose")
1995
Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story
Matt
TV film
Married… with Children
Oliver Cole
TV episode ("Radio Free Trumaine")
1996
Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story
Nick
TV film
Silk Stalkings
Justin Whalen
TV episode ("Private Dancer")
Roseanne
Bellhop
TV episode ("Disney World War II")
1999
The Basket
Tom Emery
Feature film
2000
Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane
Alec
TV episode ("Kiss of Death")
2001
Ball & Chain
Jack
TV film
Sol Goode
Overly dramatic actor
Feature film
Gideon's Crossing
Dr. Wyatt Cooper
TV series (Recurring)- Season 1 Episodes 5, 10, 11 and 16
2002
The American Embassy
Rob Goodwin
TV series
2003-2004
Charmed
Jason Dean
TV episodes (Recurring)- Season 5 Episodes 16, 17, 19 and 21- Season 6 Episodes 2, 4, 6, 9 and 13
2004
Las Vegas
Leo Broder
TV episodes ("The Count of Montecito" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?")
Helter Skelter
Charles "Tex" Watson
TV film
2005
Feast
Hero
Feature film
Painkiller Jane
Nick
TV film
2006
X-Men: The Last Stand
Jamie Madrox/Multiple Man
Feature film
X-Men: The Official Game
Multiple Man
Video game (Voice-over)
Open Water 2: Adrift
Dan
Feature film
Wedding Wars
Ben Grandy
TV film
2006-present
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Mark Sloan
TV series - Recurring in Season 2; Regular from Season 3
2008
Marley & Me
Sebastian
Feature Film
2009-2010
Private Practice
Dr. Mark Sloan
TV episodes ("Ex-Life")
2010
Valentine's Day
Sean Jackson
filming
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