Eric Dane was an 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.

Dane began his acting career in the early 1990s, with roles in “Saved by the Bell,” “The Wonder Years,” “Roseanne” and “Married…with Children,” and he gained prominence with roles in “Charmed,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Last Ship.” Additionally, he has appeared in films, including X-Men: The Last Stand, Marley & Me, Valentine’s Day, Burlesque 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.

Books by Eric Dane

My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments

by Eric Dane - Memoir, Nonfiction

In 2006, Eric Dane guest-starred on “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan. 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, leading to other roles in hit series like “The Last Ship” and “Euphoria.” 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. The book is told through a series of “days” that each illuminate a defining experience or emotional truth.