Eric Dane - wikipedia Eric Dane Eric Dane Dane in D.C. to support the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors ( TAPS ), March 2015 Eric T. Melvin ( 1972 - 11 - 09 ) November 9, 1972 ( age 45 ) San Francisco, California, United States Occupation Actor Years active 1991 -- present Known for Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey 's Anatomy Spouse ( s ) Rebecca Gayheart ( m. 2004 ) Children Eric Dane ( born Eric T. Melvin, November 9, 1972 ) is an American actor. After appearing in television roles throughout the 2000s such as Charmed, he became known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan on the medical drama television series Grey 's Anatomy, as well as films, co-starring in Marley & Me ( 2008 ), Valentine 's Day ( 2010 ), and Burlesque ( 2010 ). He stars as Captain Tom Chandler in the apocalyptic drama The Last Ship. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 4.1 Film 4.2 Television 5 References 6 External links Early life Dane was born in San Francisco, California, to a homemaker mother and an interior designer / architect father, William Melvin. When Dane was 7 years old, his father died of a gunshot wound. Dane 's father had German, English and Scottish ancestry, while Dane 's mother has Ashkenazi Jewish ( her family is from Austria and Russia ) and Finnish ancestry. Dane has a younger brother, and they were raised in their mother 's Jewish religion ( Dane had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony ). He attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California, from 1987 to 1990, and San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California, from 1990 to 1991, where he graduated. Dane was an athlete in high school, playing on the boys ' varsity water polo team, but pursued a career in acting after appearing in a school production of Arthur Miller 's All My Sons. Career In 1993, Dane moved to Los Angeles, where he played small roles in the television series Saved by the Bell, The Wonder Years, Roseanne, and Married... with Children, among others. But in 2000, he was signed for a recurring role in Gideon 's Crossing, and followed this with a two - season run in Charmed. His made - for - television film credits included two biopics, Serving in Silence ( about Margarethe Cammermeyer 's experiences in the military ), and Helter Skelter, in which he portrayed Charles `` Tex '' Watson, a member of the Manson family. Dane 's first major feature film appearance was in The Basket. He also appeared in Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane, Sol Goode, Feast, X-Men : The Last Stand, and starred in Open Water 2. In 2005, Dane guested as Dr. Mark Sloan ( nicknamed `` McSteamy '' by Meredith Grey ) in `` Yesterday '', the eighteenth episode of the second season of the ABC medical drama Grey 's Anatomy. Positive audience reaction to the character led to Dane 's becoming a regular in the show 's third season. His first appearance in the season, in which he walked out of the bathroom soaking wet and wearing only a strategically placed towel, was labeled a `` watercooler moment ''. Dane resigned from the show after the end of season 8, but appeared in the first two episodes of season 9. In December 2006, he starred in the A&E television film Wedding Wars as the brother of a gay man ( played by John Stamos ) who goes on strike in support of marriage equality. Dane, alongside Patrick Dempsey, appeared in the same big - screen project, the 2010 romantic comedy Valentine 's Day. The Garry Marshall - directed film followed five interconnecting stories about Los Angelenos anticipating ( or in some cases dreading ) the holiday. In October 2012, Dane joined the main cast of the Michael Bay - produced TNT drama series The Last Ship. He is also credited as a producer on the show. Personal life Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart on October 29, 2004. They have two daughters together : Billie Beatrice Dane ( born March 3, 2010 ) and Georgia Geraldine Dane ( born December 28, 2011 ). Dane made headlines when he participated in a nude tape with his wife and Kari Ann Peniche. In June of 2011, Dane entered a California treatment center to rectify a dependency on prescription drugs he had developed after suffering a sports injury. In April 2017, The Last Ship halted production through Memorial Day to allow Dane to deal with the depression he was suffering. Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1999 The Basket Tom Emery 2001 Sol Goode Overly dramatic actor 2005 Feast Hero 2006 X-Men : The Last Stand Jamie Madrox / Multiple Man 2006 Open Water 2 : Adrift Dan 2008 Marley & Me Sebastian Tunney Valentine 's Day Sean Jackson Burlesque Marcus Gerber 2016 Grey Lady Doyle 2017 The Blue Mauritius Peter Underwood Filming Television Year Title Role Notes 1991 Saved by the Bell Tad Pogue Episode : `` The Game '' Renegade Jimmy Episode : Mother Courage Wonder Years, The The Wonder Years Brett Episode : `` Nose '' 1995 Married... with Children Oliver Cole Episode : `` Radio Free Trumaine '' 1995 Serving in Silence : The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story Matt Television movie Seduced by Madness : The Diane Borchardt Story Nick Television movie Silk Stalkings Justin Whalen Episode : `` Private Dancer '' Roseanne Bellhop Episode : `` Disney World War II '' 2000 Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane Alec Episode : `` Kiss of Death '' 2001 Gideon 's Crossing Dr. Wyatt Cooper 4 episodes 2001 Ball & Chain Jack Television movie 2002 American Embassy, The The American Embassy Rob Goodwin 3 episodes 2003 -- 04 Charmed Jason Dean Recurring role, 9 episodes Las Vegas Leo Broder 2 episodes Helter Skelter Charles `` Tex '' Watson Television movie 2005 Painkiller Jane Nick Pierce Television movie 2006 Wedding Wars Ben Grandy Television movie 2006 -- 12 Grey 's Anatomy Dr. Mark Sloan Main role, 138 episodes Satellite Award for Best Cast -- Television Series Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated -- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series 2009 -- 10 Private Practice Dr. Mark Sloan 2 episodes 2014 -- present The Last Ship Capt. Tom Chandler Lead Role - 46 Episodes 2015 The Fixer Carter Upcoming ; television miniseries References ^ Jump up to : `` Eric Dane Biography ''. TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Birth of Eric Melvin ''. CaliforniaBirthIndex.org. Retrieved July 31, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Eric Dane Biography ( 1972 ? - ) ''. FilmReference.com. Retrieved July 31, 2017. Jump up ^ Myers, Meghann ( June 15, 2017 ). `` ' The Last Ship ' skipper receives shadow box of dad 's awards ''. Navy Times. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017. Jump up ^ Lee, Luaine ( June 15, 2014 ). `` ' I 've a tendency to complicate things ' ''. Gulf Times. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017. Jump up ^ Keck, William ( May 15, 2007 ). `` Star couple give a hand on Skid Row ''. USA Today. Retrieved May 2, 2010. Jump up ^ `` Eric Dane : Acting for real ''. CNN. April 6, 2001. Archived from the original on November 24, 2009. Retrieved May 2, 2010. Jump up ^ Gladstone, E.C. ( 2006 ). `` All Grown Up ''. Atlanta Peach Magazine : 84. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2010. Gayheart, who was raised Southern Baptist, is considering converting to Dane 's Judaism. ' He 's not pushing me, I just love all the traditions, ' she says. Jump up ^ `` Jews in the News : Celebrity Scoop : James L Brooks, Eric Dane and Gwyneth Paltrow ''. Letmypeoplegrow.org. Retrieved January 26, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Hollywood Now : Eric Dane on Last Ship and Kunis & Franco ''. InterfaithFamily. Retrieved September 8, 2014. ^ Jump up to : `` Mark Sloan ( Eric Dane ) Bio - Grey 's Anatomy ''. American Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2012. Jump up ^ Soll, Lindsay ( February 9, 2007 ). `` 8 things you do n't know about Eric Dane ''. Entertainment Weekly. Jump up ^ `` The towel scene still wears well with Eric Dane ''. ScrippsNews. May 15, 2007. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2012. Jump up ^ Oldenburg, Ann ( October 4, 2006 ). `` Dr. McSteamy scrubs in as cast regular ''. USA Today. Retrieved May 2, 2010. Jump up ^ Matt Mitovich ( July 8, 2009 ). `` Grey 's Stars Dempsey and Dane Celebrate Valentine 's Day ''. TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 11, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009. Jump up ^ Berkshire, Geoff ( October 10, 2012 ). `` Eric Dane 's ' Grey 's Anatomy ' rebound : Starring in Michael Bay 's TNT pilot ' The Last Ship ' ''. Retrieved October 12, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart Debut Baby Daughter ! ''. Us Weekly. Jump up ^ `` Who 's Due Next ? - REBECCA GAYHEART - Babies, Pregnancy, Rebecca Gayheart ''. People. November 30, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2012. Jump up ^ Hammel, Sara ( December 30, 2011 ). `` It 's a Girl for Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane ! - Babies, Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart ''. People. Retrieved January 26, 2012. Jump up ^ Valentine, Nicky ( August 18, 2009 ). `` Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart, and Kari Ann Peniche 's uncensored sex tape is here ''. Buzz Patrol. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Jump up ^ `` Ministry of Gossip ''. Los Angeles Times. Jump up ^ `` ' The Last Ship ' on Production Hiatus as Eric Dane Battles Depression ( EXCLUSIVE ) ''. Variety. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017. Jump up ^ Vlessing, Etan ( July 16, 2014 ). `` Eric Dane, Kathleen Robertson Board Canadian Miniseries ' The Fixer ' ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 24, 2015. External links Eric Dane on IMDb Official Facebook Page Awards for Eric Dane Satellite Award for Best Cast -- Television Series 2000 The West Wing Alan Alda Stockard Channing Kristin Chenoweth Dulé Hill Allison Janney Moira Kelly Rob Lowe Joshua Malina Mary McCormack Janel Moloney Richard Schiff Martin Sheen Jimmy Smits John Spencer Bradley Whitford 2001 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Amber Benson Marc Blucas David Boreanaz Nicholas Brendon Charisma Carpenter Emma Caulfield Sarah Michelle Gellar Seth Green Alyson Hannigan Anthony Stewart Head James Marsters Michelle Trachtenberg 2005 Rescue Me Denis Leary John Scurti Daniel Sunjata Mike Lombardi Steven Pasquale Andrea Roth Callie Thorne Adam Ferrara Larenz Tate James McCaffrey Dean Winters 2006 Grey 's Anatomy Justin Chambers Eric Dane Patrick Dempsey Katherine Heigl T.R. 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Question: who plays mark sloan on grey's anatomy
Answer: Eric Dane