George Eads, a charismatic performer, spent years on television, relentlessly pursuing his big break. He finally achieved stardom by portraying the captivating forensic investigator, Nick Stokes, on the highly acclaimed and long-running procedural drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (CBS, 2000-). Prior to this breakout role, Eads struggled to make a name for himself, appearing in less-than-popular shows such as "Strange Luck" (Fox, 1995-96) and Aaron Spelling's short-lived "Savannah" (The WB, 1996-97). He also carved out a niche in TV movies like "The Ultimate Lie" (USA, 1996) and "Crowned and Dangerous" (ABC, 1997).
Undeterred by setbacks, Eads continued to work, landing a few episodes of the esteemed medical drama "ER" (NBC, 1994-2009) and securing a regular role on the sitcom "Grapevine" (CBS, 2000). However, when that series was canceled after only five episodes, Eads found himself out of work once more. Yet, he swiftly transitioned into the highly successful and enduring "CSI," where he was fortunate enough to have landed on a series that ran well into the next decade, transforming him into a well-known commodity and allowing him the creative freedom to take on outside roles as he chose.
During his time on "CSI," Eads landed numerous guest spots and TV movies, but none as high-profile as his starring turn as the iconic 1970s daredevil, "Evel Knievel" (TNT, 2004). With his portrayal of Stokes, Eads was elevated from relative unknown to fan favorite after years of perseverance and dedication.
