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Eric Szmanda
February 25th, 2010 by Lynn DeVries

Eric Szmanda: Plays Greg Sanders

Full Name: Eric Kyle Szmanda

[Photo: ©2010 CBS Broadcasting Co.]
Birth Date: July 24, 1975
Astrological Sign: Leo
Birth Place: Milwaukee, WI
Spouse(s):
  • He is currently single.
College:
  • Attended Carroll College, Waukesha, WI
  • He attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California.
Awards:
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards
    • 2005 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)
      Shared with: Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert David Hall, Marg Helgenberger, William Petersen
    • 2004 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)
      Shared with: Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert David Hall, Marg Helgenberger, William Petersen
    • 2003 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)
      Shared with: Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert David Hall, Marg Helgenberger, William Petersen
    • 2002 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)
      Shared with: Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert David Hall, Marg Helgenberger, William Petersen
Fast Facts:
  • Eric is a good friend of Marilyn Manson, and was one of only 60 guests when Manson married Dita Von Teese in Ireland.
  • He frequently talks about his interest in Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós.
  • Is of Polish descent.
  • Appeared in more than 20 plays by the age of 17, including a touring production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Russia.
  • Graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena.
  • Worked as a music producer in Chicago and was a music consultant on the 2001 movie Life as a House.
  • Friendly with shock rocker Marilyn Manson and appeared in Manson’s 2004 music video "(s)AINT."
  • In 2004 headlined the one-man play Hyenas or the Monologue of Theodore-Frederic Benoit in Los Angeles.
  • Eric hosts a daily internet show called Secret Fun Time.
  • Eric and Jorja Fox (his co-star on CSI) are members of the Adult Kickball League. Their team is the "Royal Blue Balls".
  • He worked for a music distributor before becoming an actor.
  • Eric likes to hike and surf.
  • Provides the voice for his character, Greg Sanders, in the CSI video games.
  • Eric’s dog (Dax) shares its name with a Star Trek character.
  • Eric was the one who suggested that his character Greg in CSI become active with field work.
  • Eric appears in the Marilyn Manson "(s)AINT" music video.
  • Eric is 6′ (1.83m).
  • Eric played drums for a band until he left high school.
Quotes:
  • I remember once seeing Madonna in an interview where she said you have to change your look at least once a year to stay fresh and alive, so I’ve always done that.
  • I’ve always been a firm believer that if you work, the rest will follow.
  • I think what happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas.
  • (On co-star Jorja Fox) She’s a hippie.
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