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 best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on the ABC medical drama *Grey's Anatomy*. He began his career with various television roles in the 1990s and 2000s, including a recurring part in *Charmed*. Dane has also appeared in several films, such as *Marley & Me*, *Valentine's Day*, and *Burlesque*, solidifying his presence in both television and film.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 9, 1972: Eric Dane's Birth

On November 9, 1972, Eric William Dane was born. He is an American actor.

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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. He was an athlete, playing water polo, but chose to pursue acting after a school production.

1993: Move to Los Angeles

In 1993, Eric Dane moved to Los Angeles where he began his acting career with small roles in various television series.

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 he had developed after suffering an injury.

April 2017: The Last Ship production halted

In April 2017, production of "The Last Ship" was halted to allow Eric Dane to deal with depression he was battling.

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February 2018: Rebecca Gayheart filed for divorce

In February 2018, Rebecca Gayheart filed for divorce from Eric Dane after 14 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences".

2023: Described experience in Euphoria

In 2023, Eric Dane described his experience on being in a show like "Euphoria" where he had to regularly wear a prosthetic penis, stating that "Those scenes are very difficult to shoot".

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