Eric Dane
Born: 1972-11-09 in San Francisco, California, USA
Died: 2026-02-19
Known For: Acting
Biography
Eric William Dane (born Eric William Melvin; November 9, 1972 – February 19, 2026) was an American actor. After multiple television roles in the 1990s and 2000s, including his recurring role as Jason Dean on Charmed, one of his most notable roles was as Dr. Mark Sloan 'Dr. McSteamy' on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2006–2012; 2021). He also played Captain Tom Chandler in the TNT series The Last Ship (2014–2018), Cal Jacobs in the HBO drama series Euphoria (2019–2026), and FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe in the Amazon Prime Video crime series Countdown (2025). He appeared in films such as X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), Burlesque (2010), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). In April 2025, he announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He said his symptoms had begun roughly eighteen months earlier. By June 2025, he had completely lost the use of his right arm, and by October 2025 he was using a wheelchair. He died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 53. From Wikipedia.
Filmography
2026
- Famous Last Words: Eric Dane as Self
2025
- Countdown as Nathan Blythe
- Americana as Dillon Macintosh
- Borderline as Bell
- Kabul as Martin
2024
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die as McGrath
- Brilliant Minds as Matthew Ramati
- One Fast Move as Dean Miller
- The Fixer: Part 2 as Carter
- Good Men as Self
2023
- Little Dixie as Governor Richard Jeffs
- Dangerous Waters as Derek
2022
- Redeeming Love as Duke
- American Carnage as Eddie
- The Ravine as Mitch Bianci
2021
- 1921 as Maring
- Roll Up Your Sleeves as Self
2020
- Wireless as Officer T.C. Kirschner
2019
- Euphoria as Cal Jacobs
2015
- The Fixer as Carter
2014
- The Last Ship as CO CDR Tom Chandler
2010
- Valentine's Day as Sean Jackson
- Burlesque as Marcus Gerber
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
2008
- Marley & Me as Sebastian Tunney
2007
- Private Practice as Dr. Mark Sloan
2006
- Open Water 2: Adrift as Dan
- Wedding Wars as Ben Grandy
- X-Men: The Last Stand as Multiple Man
2005
- Grey's Anatomy as Mark Sloan
- Feast as Hero
- Painkiller Jane as Nick
2004
- Helter Skelter as Charles "Tex" Watson
2003
- Las Vegas as Leo Broder
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Sol Goode as Overly Dramatic Actor
2002
- The American Embassy as Rob Goodwin
2001
- Ball & Chain as Jack
2000
- Gideon's Crossing as Dr. Wyatt Cooper
- The Basket as Tom Emery
1999
- Family Guy as Eric Dane (voice)
- Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane as Alec
1998
- Charmed as Jason Dean
1997
- Crisis Center as Mark Kelly
1996
- Seduced by Madness as Nick
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
1992
- Renegade as Jimmy Warren
1991
- Silk Stalkings as Justin Whalen
1989
- Saved by the Bell as Tad Pogue (uncredited)
1988
- The Wonder Years as Brett
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self
- Roseanne as Bellhop
1987
- Married... with Children as Oliver Cole