Athletic and handsome, this blue-eyed actor started out on a daytime soap before making the leap to prime time. Unfortunately, he initially had no luck at night, starring on a number of short-lived series (
Dark Skies,
Now and Again) that did little to advance his career. But all that changed with his high-profile role as a level-headed FBI agent on
Without a Trace. Offscreen, the married father of two eschews the playboy lifestyle and is a devout Christian.
Eric Close Fast Facts:- Moved to California in 1975.
- Received a Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Male Newcomer for his role as Sawyer Walker on Santa Barbara (1992-93).
- Helped found a nonprofit group in Los Angeles that sends underprivileged kids on adventure trips.
- Received a nomination — along with the rest of the ensemble cast — for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Without a Trace.
- Has been known to include Bible quotes when signing autographs.
- Eric Close Relationships:
- Christopher Close - Brother
- Ella Close - Daughter
- Eva Close - Mother
- Frederick Close - Father
- Katie Close - Daughter
- Keri Close - Wife
- Randy Close - Brother
- College:
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (BA in Communications, 1989); attended Instituto Internacional, Madrid, Spain
