Eric Dane, 1972
Actors · November 9, 1972
Eric Dane
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Eric Dane is 53 years old, born November 9, 1972 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Eric Dane played Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, the medical drama that made him a household name. Born November 9, 1972, in the US, Dane built a prolific career across TV and film, from Charmed in the 1990s to X-Men: The Last Stand and Bad Boys: Ride or Die. His later roles included Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship and Cal Jacobs in Euphoria. A Scorpio, Dane passed away in 2026 after publicly disclosing an ALS diagnosis the previous year.
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Biography
Eric Dane—born November 9, 1972—became an actor known for anchoring prestige drama series across two decades. After recurring television work in the 1990s and 2000s, including a role as Jason Dean on Charmed, Dane was cast as Dr. Mark Sloan on ABC's Grey's Anatomy from 2006 to 2012, and again in 2021. His film roles included X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), Burlesque (2010), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). Beyond Grey's Anatomy, Dane commanded lead roles: Captain Tom Chandler in TNT's The Last Ship (2014–2018), Cal Jacobs in HBO's Euphoria (2019–2026), and FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe in Amazon Prime Video's Countdown (2025). As a Scorpio born in 1972, Dane embodied the sign's intensity across morally complex, often darkly dramatic characters. Acting as a profession demands sustained commitment to character work and ensemble performance, and Dane demonstrated mastery across both television and film mediums. A US citizen, Dane built his career primarily within American television and cinema. In 2025, he disclosed a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and he died on February 19, 2026, at age 53.
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Trivia
- Dane was born Eric William Melvin and later took the stage name Dane.
- He appeared in Valentine's Day (2010) and Burlesque (2010), both major ensemble comedies released in the same year.
- Dane reprised his Grey's Anatomy role as Dr. Mark Sloan in 2021, nearly a decade after his character's initial exit.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Eric Dane gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Eric Dane?
- Eric Dane is 53 years old (born November 9, 1972).
- When is Eric Dane's birthday?
- Eric Dane was born on November 9, 1972.
- What is Eric Dane's zodiac sign?
- Eric Dane is a Scorpio, born November 9, 1972.
- What is Eric Dane's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Eric Dane was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Eric Dane from?
- Eric Dane is from United States.
- What does Eric Dane do?
- Eric Dane is a actor.
- Is Eric Dane still alive?
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