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What Is Eric Close’s Net Worth?
Eric Close, the American actor celebrated for his roles in various television series, has an estimated net worth of $4 million. This valuation reflects his successful career spanning several decades, primarily built through his work in television.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Eric Randolph Close was born on May 24, 1967, in Staten Island, New York. The Close family relocated several times during Eric’s childhood due to his father’s profession as an orthopedic surgeon, living in Indiana and Michigan before settling in San Diego, California, when Eric was seven years old. He has two brothers, Chris and Randy. In 1985, Eric graduated from Valhalla High School in El Cajon, CA, laying the foundation for his future academic pursuits. Close became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Southern California in 1989.
While interested in acting from a young age, with some stage experience in school, Close initially did not pursue it professionally until after completing his college education. His acting journey began with a role in the Los Angeles theater production “Rat Songs.” Subsequently, he secured roles in the crime drama “American Me” (1992) and the TV movie “Safe House”, marking his official entry into the entertainment industry. He had a brief stint in daytime television from 1992 to 1993 when he played Sawyer Walker on the NBC daytime soap opera *Santa Barbara*. He received a Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Male Newcomer for his role as Sawyer Walker on *Santa Barbara*.
Notable Roles and Career Milestones Contributing to Eric Close’s Net Worth
Eric Close’s $4 million net worth is largely attributable to his consistent work in television. A key milestone in his career was his role as William “Billy” Griffin in the series “Sisters” from 1995 to 1996. From 1996 to 1997, Close starred as John Loengard in *Dark Skies*.
Another significant role that bolstered his profile was Vin Tanner in the TV series “The Magnificent Seven,” which aired from 1998 to 2000. However, one of his most recognized roles came as FBI agent Martin Fitzgerald in the CBS mystery drama “Without a Trace.” The show, which aired for seven seasons from September 26, 2002, to May 19, 2009, gave Close significant exposure and stability, contributing substantially to his income during that period. Close also starred as Michael Wiseman in the CBS sci-fi drama *Now and Again* from 1999-2000.
In later years, Close continued to secure roles in notable television series. In 2011, he starred in the series “Chaos” and had a recurring role as Travis Tanner in the legal drama “Suits” from 2011 to 2015. From 2012, he co-starred with Connie Britton in the ABC musical drama “Nashville,” playing Teddy Conrad. Close has also directed episodes of *Nashville* and *Without a Trace.* He finished directing and acting in his fourth feature for the Hallmark channel, which included the network’s highest-rated Christmas film, *Christmas at Graceland* (2018), and Hallmark Hall of Fame’s film *A Christmas Love Story* (2019), starring Kristin Chenoweth, Scott Wolf, and Close himself.
Recognitions and Personal Life
Throughout his career, Eric Close has earned several nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Saturn Awards, recognizing his performances in various roles. His work has not only contributed to his financial success but has also solidified his reputation as a versatile actor in the television industry.
In his personal life, Eric Close married Keri Moyers in 1995, and they have two daughters: Katie, born in October 1998, and Ella, born in April 2001. Close and his family reside in Los Angeles, where he continues to pursue his acting career.
Close is also an accomplished director. In addition to directing episodes of *Nashville* and *Without a Trace*, Eric finished directing and acting in his fourth feature for the Hallmark channel, which included the network’s highest-rated Christmas film, *Christmas at Graceland* (2018), and Hallmark Hall of Fame’s film *A Christmas Love Story* (2019), starring Kristin Chenoweth, Scott Wolf, and Close himself.
