Eric Etebari
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Eric Etebari (born December 5, 1969) is an American actor, model and musician. He appeared in Witchblade2 Fast 2 Furious and Sorrows Lost.
Biography
Early life
Raised in Hollywood, in an artist community, Eric’s first taste of acting came in 7th grade from the Francis Ford Coppola Magnet school program at Bankcroft Jr. High School. He spent the ensuing years at Santa Monica High School where he excelled in sports--playing football, baseball and basketball. He subsequently landed a volleyball scholarship to San Diego State University. While at the SDSU, Eric was awarded the Commendation of Honor by the San Diego Fire Department for his valor in saving two women from a burning apartment.
Modeling and acting career
After college, Eric had the opportunity to work with Bruce Weber, which launched his modeling career and also landed a Versace Ad campaign. This ad campaign afforded Eric the opportunity to also work with Richard Avedon. While in Europe he worked with Karl Lagerfeld and Robert Fleischauer. Eric also worked on his own cologne campaign, “Zino” Cologne for Men by Davidoff. Additionally, Eric has appeared in a successful series of commercials with Director Michael Bay, including the “Bongo Jean” commercial with Liv Tyler. After attending intense acting workshops for several years, Eric did several guest spots and independent films before being cast to play Ian Nottingham in the Warner Brothers/TNT movie of the week, Witchblade, which led to two seasons as a series regular.
Witchblade’s continued success, airing throughout Europe and Latin America, still commands a strong fan base and recognition for Eric’s enigmatic knight in shining armor and leading man character.
In 2003, Etebari appeared in John Singleton’s 2 Fast 2 Furious, racing the classic 1970 Dodge Challenger. He next had a role in the September 2004 release of Cellular, directed by David Ellis, starring Chris Evans and Kim Basinger.
In addition to his acting career, Eric has put together a band called KNUCKLES, and plans to release an album in 2005. His love of acting and the arts has opened many doors to his creativity. He is currently producing and looking for unique projects that will continue to enhance his stature as a performer. He is currently working on The Dreamless, directed and produced by Brian Metcalf and starring several of his Witchblade peers. His favorite pastime is running Brando his Rottweiler, playing in the NBA Entertainment Basketball League and competing in fund raising sporting events. Eric is a strong advocate for helping to raise funds for the Theatre Arts program for Hollygrove Children & Family Services, a Home for Abused Children. (Dragoncon2005 bio)
Filmography as Actor
- Polycarp (aka Kinky Killers) (2007) ....Marty
- Into the Maelstrom (2005) .... Weller
- The Dreamless (2004)... Marcus
- Sorrows Lost (DVD) announced
- Cellular (2004) .... Dimitri
- Skeleton Man (2004) .... Major York
- The Fading of the Cries (?)
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) .... Darden
- Honorable, The (2002) .... Junior Lopez (aka The Doorman, 1999)
- Triangle Square (2001) .... Matt
- Witchblade (2002) TV Series.... Ian Nottingham
- Witchblade" (2001) TV Series .... Ian Nottingham
- Witchblade (2000) (TV) .... Ian Nottingham
- Murder in China Basin, The (1999)
- Nice Pants (1999)... the enigmatic 'guy on the bus' w/ Andrea Andes
- "Jimmy Valentine" (early 1990s)Indie/college film...Jimmy Valentine
- "The Wood Pusher" ( early 1990s) Indie/college film....lead character.
Filmography as: Actor, Notable TV Guest Appearances
- Ford Fusion Commercial 2006
- "Line of Fire" (2003) playing "Jesse Sherwood" in episode: "Mockingbird" (episode # 1.4) 23 December 2003
- "Acapulco H.E.A.T." (1998) in episode: "Code Name: Mr. Paradise" (episode # 1.7) 4 November 1998
- "413 Hope St." (1997) in episode: "Redemption" (episode # 1.4) 16 October 1997
- "Silk Stalkings" (1996) playing "Jeff Turner" in episode: "Partners in Crime" (episode # 6.9) 24 November 1996
- "Zino by Davidoff"- commercial circa 1993