Eric Dane

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Biography

But his turn on "Grey's" - as plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Sloan, dubbed "McSteamy" by the appreciative female staff of Seattle Grace Hospital - was not the first time his chiseled good looks had earned him the rapt attention of viewers. In fact, Dane had been building a solid list of credits on television, and to a lesser extent, motion pictures, since his acting debut in 1993.

Born Eric William Dane in San Francisco, CA on Nov. 9, 1972, Dane …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

Eric William Dane on November 9, 1972 in San Francisco, California, USA

Career Milestones

2010

Co-starred with Cher and Christina Aguilera in "Burlesque"

2010

Played a closeted football player in the Garry Marshall's "Valentine's Day"

2008

Joined Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson in "Marley & Me"

2006

First leading role in a feature, "Open Water 2"

2006

Cast as Jamie Madrox the Multiple Man in "X-Men 3: The Last Stand"

2005

Joined the cast of ABC's medical drama, "Grey's Anatomy" in the recurring role of Dr. Mark Sloan; became a regular cast member in the third season (2006)

2004

Portrayed a member of the Manson clan in the TV-movie "Helter Skelter" (CBS)

2003

Had a recurring role on "Charmed (WB) as Phoebe Halliwell's boyfriend Jason Dean

2000

Co-starred on the ABC medical drama "Gideon's Crossing"

1999

First major film appearance in the WWI drama, "The Basket"

Played bit parts on the TV series "Married with Children" (Fox) and "Roseanne" (ABC)

1999

Made television debut on "The Wonder Years" (ABC)

Awards

2008

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Grey's Anatomy

2007

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Grey's Anatomy