Eric Dane

Eric Dane was born on November 9, 1972, in San Francisco, California. He began his acting career in small television roles in the early 1990s before landing a recurring role on Charmed. His career-defining break came when he joined Grey's Anatomy in 2006 as Dr. Mark Sloan — nicknamed McSteamy — a charming, womanizing plastic surgeon whose rivalry and eventual friendship with McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey) became one of the show's most beloved storylines. He remained on the show until his character's death in 2012. He starred in the action series The Last Ship (2014-2018), then earned some of his most acclaimed reviews playing Cal Jacobs in HBO's Euphoria — a wealthy man living a secret life who struggles with his identity and sexuality — a portrayal of exceptional emotional complexity.

Eric Dane has navigated a long career with notable peaks — McSteamy is one of the most beloved characters in Grey's Anatomy history, and his work in Euphoria demonstrated dramatic depth that surprised audiences who had categorized him as a romantic lead. His openness about depression has also made him a relatable figure beyond entertainment.