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Eric Dane Biography

Birth Name:Eric William Dane

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2007, he was nominated for the Golden Nymph for Oustanding Actor in a Drama Series
  • In 2010, he modeled pieces from the Ford Warriors in Pink apparel collection in an effort to help raise money for the Susan G․ Koman for the Cure organization
  • Won a Satellite Award in 2006 for his work on "Grey's Anatomy․"
  • In 2004, he got married to actress Rebecca Gayheart
  • Decided that he wanted to pursue a career in acting after performing in an amateur production of "All My Sons․"
  • Is widely recognized for his portrayal of endearing, seductive characters
  • Is the godfather to the son of his close friend, actor Balthazar Getty

Awards

  • 2006Satellite Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2021LAFA May Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2021LAFA May Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated