Eric Dane is an American actor who appeared in several TV shows including a role as Jason Dean in Charmed. He became widely known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and he also acted in movies like Marley & Me, Valentine’s Day, and Burlesque. Later, he played Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship and now stars as Cal Jacobs in the HBO series Euphoria. In April 2025, Dane shared that he had been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week,” while asking for privacy for himself and his family. 1bbcÂ
Eric Dane Biography
Eric William Dane was born on November 9, 1972 (age: 52) in San Francisco, California, USA and his height is around 6′ 2″ inches.
Eric Dane Parents
Eric’s parents are Leah Dane and William Melvin and father passed away from a gunshot when Eric was seven. He has a younger brother, and they were both raised in the Jewish faith. 2imdb Â
Eric Dane Career
Eric Dane had small roles in TV shows like Saved by the Bell, The Wonder Years, Roseanne, and Married… with Children. In 2000, he got a bigger part on Gideon’s Crossing, and then played Jason Dean on Charmed for two seasons. He also acted in TV movies, including Serving in Silence and Helter Skelter, where he played Charles “Tex” Watson.
His first major movie role was in The Basket. He also appeared in shows and films like Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane, Sol Goode, Feast, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Open Water 2. In 2005, he appeared as Dr. Mark Sloan in one episode of Grey’s Anatomy. In 2021, he returned for a special appearance.
In 2006, Eric appeared in Wedding Wars, a TV movie where he played a man whose brother goes on strike to support same-sex marriage. In 2010, he was in the comedy Valentine’s Day alongside Patrick Dempsey.
In 2012, he joined The Last Ship, a drama series produced by Michael Bay. He also worked as a producer on the show. Since 2019, Dane has played Cal Jacobs on HBO’s Euphoria. In 2023, he talked about how tough it was to film scenes for the show that involved wearing a prosthetic. 3wikipediaÂ
Eric Dane Wife
Eric Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart in October 2004, and they have two kids Billie Beatrice Dane and Georgia Dane. In 2018, after 14 years of marriage, Rebecca filed for divorce, saying they had “irreconcilable differences.” However, in March 2025, she reportedly asked the court to cancel the divorce after seven years apart. 4imdbÂ
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