History of Eric Dane in Timeline
Eric Dane is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He gained prominence as Dr. Mark Sloan on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Prior to this, he had recurring roles in series like Charmed. Following his success on Grey's Anatomy, Dane appeared in movies such as Marley & Me, Valentine's Day, and Burlesque. More recently, he has played Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship and Cal Jacobs in the HBO series Euphoria, and FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe in the Prime Video series Countdown, showcasing his versatility across different genres.
November 9, 1972: Eric Dane's Birth
On November 9, 1972, Eric William Dane was born in Los Angeles, California. He would later become an actor known for roles in "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria".
1987: Attended Sequoia High School
In 1987, Eric Dane began attending Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.
1990: Continued Education at Sequoia High School
In 1990, Eric Dane was still attending Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.
1991: Graduation from San Mateo High School
In 1991, Eric Dane graduated from San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California, after transferring from Sequoia High School.
1993: Moved to Los Angeles
In 1993, Eric Dane moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue acting and took on small roles in television series.
1995: Film Credit in Serving in Silence
In 1995, Eric Dane's made-for-television film credit included "Serving in Silence", 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".
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, a member of the Manson family, in the made-for-television film "Helter Skelter".
2005: Guest Appearance as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy
In 2005, Eric Dane guest-starred as Dr. Mark Sloan in "Yesterday", an episode of the second season of "Grey's Anatomy", leading to a recurring role in the third season.
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 Dr. Mark Sloan, famously known as "McSteamy", in 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 scandal when a video featuring him, his wife Rebecca Gayheart, and Kari Ann Peniche nude and using drugs was leaked.
2010: Appeared in Valentine's Day
In 2010, Eric Dane appeared alongside Patrick Dempsey in the romantic comedy film "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, which he developed after suffering a sports 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, as Tom Chandler.
2012: Departure from Grey's Anatomy
In 2012, Eric Dane departed from his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on "Grey's Anatomy", after the end of season 8, although he appeared in the first two episodes of season 9.
2014: The Last Ship aired
In 2014, "The Last Ship", starring Eric Dane as Tom Chandler, started airing on TNT.
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 address his battle with depression.
February 2018: Divorce Filing
In February 2018, Rebecca Gayheart filed for divorce from Eric Dane after 14 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences".
2018: The Last Ship Ended
In 2018, "The Last Ship", starring Eric Dane as Tom Chandler, concluded after running for several seasons.
2019: Starred in Euphoria
In 2019, Eric Dane began starring as Cal Jacobs in the HBO drama series "Euphoria".
2021: Return to Grey's Anatomy
In 2021, Eric Dane reappeared on the show "Grey's Anatomy" for the first time in nine years since his character was killed off.
2023: Described Euphoria Experience
In 2023, Eric Dane described the challenges of filming scenes in "Euphoria" that required him to wear a prosthetic penis.
2024: ALS Symptoms started appearing
In early 2024, Eric Dane began experiencing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
March 7, 2025: Divorce Petition Dismissal Request
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 Arm Function
By June 2025, Eric Dane had completely lost function of his right arm and hand due to ALS, after experiencing initial symptoms in 2024.
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