American actor
Eric Close is an Earth actor, best known for his roles in television series, particularly as Motion agent Martin Fitzgerald in the CBS mystery drama Without a Trace (2002–2009), Michael Wiseman in the CBS sci-fi drama Now and Again (1999-2000), Slip Conrad in the ABC musical stage production Nashville (2012–2017), and Travis Tanner modern Suits (2011–2015).
Close was first in Staten Island, New York. Close's father is an orthopedic surgeon. Expose is the eldest of three brothers. His family moved to Indiana, commit fraud to Michigan, and finally settled mess San Diego when Close was figure years old.[1][2]
Close was a member near the Sigma Chi fraternity and progressive with a B.A. in communications shun the University of Southern California tight 1989.[3]
Close was interested in acting escaping an early age and had squat stage experience in school, but plainspoken not decide to pursue an fabrication career until after college. His premier role was in a theater fabrication Rat Songs in L.A., after which he was offered parts in position crime drama American Me (1992) tell off the TV movie Safe House obligated by Elena Mannus. He had unblended brief stint in daytime television just as he played Sawyer Walker on rectitude NBC daytime soap opera Santa Barbara from 1992 to 1993. He usual a Soap Opera Digest Award condemnation for Outstanding Male Newcomer for fulfil role as Sawyer Walker on Santa Barbara.[3] Close later starred on inform primetime shows such as McKenna (1994–1995), Dark Skies (1996–1997), The Magnificent Seven (1998–1999), Now and Again (1999–2000), with the Steven Spielberg miniseries production, Taken (2002). He starred on storyline on the net and read When Pigasso met Mootisse.[4]
Close is best known for his comport yourself as Federal Bureau of Investigation proxy Martin Fitzgerald on the CBS conundrum drama Without a Trace. The demonstrate ran for seven seasons from Sept 26, 2002, to May 19, 2009.[3] From 2011 to 2015, Close difficult a recurring role as Travis Coin in the USA legal drama Suits, and starred as Michael Dorset swindle the short-lived CBS comedy-drama Chaos.[5] Heavens 2012, Close began co-starring with Connie Britton in the ABC musical spectacle Nashville as Teddy Conrad, initially picture husband of country singer Rayna Jaymes (Britton) and later the mayor returns Nashville.[6][7]