Eric Close

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Biography

By 1996, Close was starring in the NBC series "Dark Skies" as the male half of a couple on the run from aliens who pass through the events of the 60s.

Close had been acting on stage in amateur productions since he was in elementary school, then performed on stage in Los Angeles after leaving USC. In 1991, he made his TV debut in an episode of "McGyver" (ABC) and his TV-movie debut playing Suzanne Somers' brother in "Keeping Secrets" (ABC), …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

May 24, 1967

Career Milestones

Appeared in local theatrical productions while growing up in San Diego

Caught eye of agent while appearing in Los Angeles theatre production of "Rat Songs"

Had starring role in "Now and Again", a fall CBS drama series

Moved with family San Diego, CA at age seven

1991

Made episodic TV debut in "McGyver"

1991

TV-movie debut, "Keeping Secrets"

1992

Appeared as regular on NBC soap opera "Santa Barbara"

1992

Made feature film debut in "American Me"

1994

Was regular on short-lived "McKenna" series (ABC)

1995

Had recurring role on "Sisters" (NBC)

1996

Starred in NBC series "Dark Skies"

1998

Was part of the ensemble of the CBS drama "The Magnificent Seven"

2002

Co-starred in the television drama "Without A Trace"

Awards

2004

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Without A Trace