Early Life and Education of Eric Dane: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Eric Dane. A timeline of key moments.
Eric Dane is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He gained prominence as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy. Prior to that, he had recurring roles in shows like Charmed. Dane's film credits include appearances in Marley & Me, Valentine's Day, and Burlesque. More recently, he has starred as Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship and garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of Cal Jacobs in HBO's Euphoria.
November 9, 1972: Eric Dane's Birth
On November 9, 1972, Eric William Dane was born. He is an American actor.
1987: Attended Sequoia High School
In 1987, Eric Dane began attending Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.
1990: Transition to San Mateo High School
In 1990, Eric Dane transitioned from Sequoia High School to San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California.
1991: Graduation from San Mateo High School
In 1991, Eric Dane graduated from San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California.
October 29, 2004: Marriage to Rebecca Gayheart
On October 29, 2004, Eric Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart.
June 2011: Entered Treatment Center
In June 2011, Eric Dane entered a California treatment center to recover from a dependency on prescription drugs that he developed after suffering a sports injury.
April 2017: The Last Ship Halts Production
In April 2017, production of The Last Ship was halted through Memorial Day to allow Eric Dane to deal with depression.
February 2018: Rebecca Gayheart Files for Divorce
In February 2018, Rebecca Gayheart filed for divorce from Eric Dane after 14 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences".
2023: Discussed experience on Euphoria
In 2023, Eric Dane discussed his experience on Euphoria, particularly the challenges of shooting scenes with a prosthetic penis.
March 7, 2025: Gayheart Requests Dismissal of Divorce Petition
On March 7, 2025, Rebecca Gayheart reportedly filed to request a dismissal of the divorce petition against Eric Dane after 7 years of separation.
April 2025: Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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