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Eric Etebari born December 5, 1969 is an American actor, model and musician. He attended Santa Monica High School and San Diego State University. He appeared in Witchblade, John Singleton's 2 Fast 2 Furious and Sorrows Lost.
The Early Years
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. The following years, he spent at Santa Monica High School and excelled in sports, playing football, baseball, basketball, and landed a volleyball scholarship to San Diego State University. While at the University, 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 which afforded him the opportunity to work with both Bruce Weber and Richard Avedon. While in Europe he worked with Karl Lagerfeld and Robert Fleischauer and had his own cologne campaign, “Zino” Cologne for Men by Davidoff. A successful run of commercials with Director Michael Bay included the “Bongo Jean” commercial with Liv Tyler. After 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 was cast in John Singleton’s 2Fast 2Furious, racing the classic 1970 Dodge Challenger and he will be seen in the September 2004 release of Cellular, directed by David Ellis, starring William H. Macy and Kim Basinger.
Hobbies out side of acting, 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 and 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
* 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 1990's)Indie/college film...Jimmy Valentine
* "The Wood Pusher" ( early 1990's) 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
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