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Eric Dane

Biography

Eric Dane

Eric Dane was a father, acclaimed actor and ALS advocate best known for his breakout role as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on ABC’s Golden Globe– and Emmy-nominated series "Grey’s Anatomy" and for his riveting portrayal of Cal Jacobs in HBO’s "Euphoria," which earned him a 2022 Hollywood Critics Association TV Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Additionally, Dane appeared in films including Marley & Me, Valentine’s Day, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Beyond his celebrated career, Dane became a powerful voice for ALS awareness and research following his own diagnosis, using his platform to lobby members of Congress, raise critical funding for scientific advancement and speak candidly about living with the disease.

Eric Dane

Books by Eric Dane

My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments
by Eric Dane - Autobiography, Memoir, Motivational, Nonfiction, Self-Help

In 2006, Eric Dane guest starred on "Grey’s Anatomy" as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan, a moment that would change his life. What was intended to be a one-time guest appearance, landed him a regular role on the Emmy nominated show and would launch his acting career. Years later, Dane experienced another life-changing moment: being diagnosed with ALS. The sudden diagnosis caused him to slow down and reflect on the moments that had shaped him. In MY BOOK OF DAYS, Dane shares these reflections and invites readers to do the same with their lives. With his newfound perspective that our days are all we truly have, Dane reflects on the beauty and weight of each one --- on the joy, the pain, the lessons and the grace found in simply being present. Poignant, vulnerable and deeply human, MY BOOK OF DAYS is a profound meditation on the passing of time.