Eric Close was born on May 24th in Staten Island, New York, to an orthopedic surgeon father and an artist mother. He is the eldest of three brothers and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Southern California in 1989. In 1995, he married Keri Moyers and they have two daughters, Katie and Ella.
As an actor, director, and writer, Eric Close has appeared in various films and television series. He starred alongside Tommy Flanagan in the Amazon film "Legal Action" (2018),playing an attorney who defends his brother-in-law on a murder charge. He also appeared in the war drama "Indivisible" (2018),based on a true story about a family's experiences during the 2007 Iraq War.
Close is perhaps best known for his roles in the hit television series "Nashville" (2012),"Without a Trace" (2002),and "Chaos" (2011). He has also appeared in other notable series, including "Suits" (2011),"The Magnificent Seven" (1998),"Now and Again" (1999),and "Dark Skies" (1996).
In addition to his acting work, Close has also directed several episodes of "Nashville" and "Without a Trace". He has also directed and acted in several feature films, including "Christmas at Graceland" (2018) and "A Christmas Love Story" (2019),both for the Hallmark channel.
