History of Eric Dane in Timeline
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.
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. 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.
1995: Made-for-television film debut
In 1995, Eric Dane's made-for-television film credits began with "Serving in Silence", a biopic about Margarethe Cammermeyer's experiences in the military.
2000: Recurring role in Gideon's Crossing
In 2000, Eric Dane secured a recurring role in the television series "Gideon's Crossing", followed by a two-season run in "Charmed".
October 29, 2004: Marriage to Rebecca Gayheart
On October 29, 2004, Eric Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart.
2004: Portrayal of Charles "Tex" Watson
In 2004, Eric Dane portrayed Charles "Tex" Watson in the made-for-television film "Helter Skelter".
2005: Guest appearance as Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy
In 2005, Eric Dane guested as Dr. Mark Sloan in "Yesterday", an episode of "Grey's Anatomy", leading to him becoming a regular in season 3.
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 in 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: Controversial video surfaces
In 2009, Eric Dane made headlines when a video surfaced featuring him, his wife Rebecca Gayheart, and Kari Ann Peniche nude and allegedly using drugs.
2010: Appearance in Valentine's Day film
In 2010, Eric Dane appeared alongside Patrick Dempsey in the romantic comedy "Valentine's Day", directed by Garry Marshall.
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.
October 2012: Joined The Last Ship
In October 2012, Eric Dane joined the main cast of the TNT drama series "The Last Ship", produced by Michael Bay.
2012: Departure from Grey's Anatomy
In 2012, Eric Dane left "Grey's Anatomy", though he appeared in the first two episodes of season 9.
2014: Premiere of The Last Ship
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 to allow Eric Dane to deal with 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 its run.
2019: Starred in Euphoria
In 2019, Eric Dane starred as Cal Jacobs in "Euphoria", which premiered that year.
2021: Return to Grey's Anatomy
In 2021, Eric Dane reappeared on "Grey's Anatomy" for the first time in nine years since his character was killed off.
2021: Return to Grey's Anatomy after nine years
In 2021, Eric Dane returned to "Grey's Anatomy" for the first time in nine years since his character was killed off.
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".
2024: Experiencing ALS symptoms
In 2024, Eric Dane started experiencing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
March 7, 2025: 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: ALS diagnosis
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
June 2025: Loss of arm and hand function
By June 2025, Eric Dane had completely lost function of his right arm and hand due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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