History of Eric Dane in Timeline
Eric Dane is an American actor known for his television and film roles. He gained recognition through recurring roles in series like *Charmed* before achieving widespread fame as Dr. Mark Sloan on the medical drama *Grey's Anatomy*. He has also appeared in films such as *Marley & Me*, *Valentine's Day*, and *Burlesque*, showcasing his versatility in both television and film.
November 9, 1972: Eric Dane's Birth
On November 9, 1972, Eric William Dane was born. He would later become an American actor known for roles in television and film.
1987: Attended Sequoia High School
In 1987, Eric Dane began attending Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.
1990: Attended San Mateo High School
In 1990, Eric Dane started attending 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. During high school, he was an athlete and played on the water polo team before pursuing acting.
1993: Moved to Los Angeles
In 1993, Eric Dane moved to Los Angeles and played small roles in television series.
1995: Made-for-TV Film Debut: Serving in Silence
In 1995, Eric Dane appeared in his first made-for-television film, "Serving in Silence", a biopic about Margarethe Cammermeyer.
2000: Recurring Role in Gideon's Crossing
In 2000, Eric Dane was signed for a recurring role in Gideon's Crossing, marking a step forward in his television career.
October 29, 2004: Marriage to Rebecca Gayheart
On October 29, 2004, Eric Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart.
2004: Portrayal of Charles "Tex" Watson in Helter Skelter
In 2004, Eric Dane portrayed Charles "Tex" Watson in the made-for-television film "Helter Skelter".
2005: Guest Appearance on Grey's Anatomy
In 2005, Eric Dane guested as Dr. Mark Sloan in an episode of the second season of "Grey's Anatomy", leading to him becoming a series regular.
December 2006: Starred in Wedding Wars
In December 2006, Eric Dane starred in the A&E television film "Wedding Wars" as the brother of a gay man who goes on strike in support of same-sex marriage.
2006: Cast as Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy
In 2006, Eric Dane was cast as Mark Sloan on the ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy".
2008: Appearance in Marley & Me
In 2008, Eric Dane appeared in the film "Marley & Me".
2009: Video Scandal
In 2009, Eric Dane was involved in a video that featured him, his wife, and Kari Ann Peniche nude and using drugs, which led to significant media attention.
2010: Appearance in Valentine's Day
In 2010, Eric Dane appeared alongside Patrick Dempsey in the Garry Marshall-directed romantic comedy, "Valentine's Day".
2010: Appearances in Valentine's Day and Burlesque
In 2010, Eric Dane appeared in the films "Valentine's Day" and "Burlesque".
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 had developed after suffering an injury.
October 2012: Joined The Last Ship
In October 2012, Eric Dane joined the main cast of the Michael Bay-produced TNT drama series "The Last Ship".
2012: Departure from Grey's Anatomy
In 2012, Eric Dane departed from his role as Mark Sloan on "Grey's Anatomy", though he would later return in 2021.
2014: The Last Ship Premiere
In 2014, "The Last Ship", starring Eric Dane as Tom Chandler, premiered.
April 2017: The Last Ship Production Halted
In April 2017, production of "The Last Ship" was halted through Memorial Day to allow Eric Dane to deal with the depression he was battling.
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".
2018: The Last Ship Concluded
In 2018, "The Last Ship", starring Eric Dane as Tom Chandler, concluded after running for several seasons.
2021: Return to Grey's Anatomy
In 2021, Eric Dane made an appearance on "Grey's Anatomy" after a nine-year absence since his character was killed off.
2021: Return to Grey's Anatomy After Nine Years
In 2021, Eric Dane reappeared on "Grey's Anatomy" for the first time in nine years since his character was killed off.
2023: Dane Discussed Euphoria Experience
In 2023, Eric Dane described his experience on being in a show like "Euphoria", commenting on the difficulty of shooting scenes where he had to regularly wear a prosthetic penis.
2024: Experienced Initial ALS Symptoms
In early 2024, Eric Dane started experiencing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
March 7, 2025: Gayheart Filed to Dismiss 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: ALS Diagnosis Announced
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
June 2025: Loss of Right Arm Function
By June 2025, Eric Dane had completely lost function of his right arm and hand due to ALS.
September 2025: Slurred Speech
By September 2025, Eric Dane's speech became slurred due to ALS.
October 2025: Wheelchair-Bound
By October 2025, Eric Dane became wheelchair-bound due to ALS.
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