Eric Balfour

Beginning his acting career at 15 on the TV series Kids Incorporated in 1991, Eric Balfour quickly established a versatile presence in television. He secured early roles in popular series such as Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Boy Meets World, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In 2001, Balfour gained significant industry recognition for his recurring role as Gabriel Dimas in the critically acclaimed HBO series Six Feet Under, a character he portrayed until 2003.

From 2010 to 2015, he held a prominent starring role as Duke Crocker in the popular Syfy drama Haven. More recently, Balfour has maintained a robust television presence, appearing in the Paramount+ series The Offer (2022) as Dean Tavoularis and the Amazon series Wilderness (2023) as Garth. Expanding his creative contributions beyond acting, Balfour has moved into production and directing. His work as a producer includes 200 Degrees (2017) and Agenda: Payback (2018), showcasing his strategic involvement behind the camera.

He made his directorial debut with the feature film 7 Days to Vegas (2019), further establishing his multifaceted capabilities within the industry. Beyond his extensive work in front of and behind the camera, Balfour is a vocal advocate for environmental causes. He actively supports prominent organizations such as Surfrider, Oceana, and Sea Shepherd, leveraging his platform to promote conservation efforts. He is also a co-founder of Electric & Rose, a Los Angeles-based sustainable clothing company, aligning his entrepreneurial ventures with his commitment to environmental responsibility.