Eric Salter Balfour is an American actor, musician, screenwriter, producer and director. He began his career at the age of fourteen with filming in television projects and performances in music groups. Viewers Eric is known for his roles in the films: “What Women Want”, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, “Skyline”.
Balfour's creative biography began in his school years. Having starred in several series, he got a great acting experience and finally decided to devote his life to cinema.
In addition, Eric was fond of music. Together with friends, he created his own group. It was at this time that their team was noticed by representatives of the acting agency and was invited to the shooting of the Children's Corporation project.
A musical series about schoolchildren who decided to perform on stage in a group, for several years successfully went on television screens. Eric demonstrated excellent voice control and ability to stand in front of the camera, and not only teenagers, but also their parents listened to their covers of 80s hits.
Eric's external data and his acting talent made a proper impression on the representatives of television. Therefore, the young man was again invited to participate in the filming. Now it was the teenage series Step by Step.
In the same period, Eric continued to actively engage in music. He performed as a member of the band Blessed with Soul, and then became the lead singer of Fredalba.
early years
The boy was born in the USA in the spring of 1977. His mother was engaged in family counseling, and his father worked as a chiropractor. Eric's ancestors came from Russia and France. It also has Native American and Jewish roots. Eric received his education in Los Angeles, where he further began his acting career.
Creativity carried Eric in his childhood. At school, he participated in theatrical productions, played in his own musical group. And already in high school, he got on television, where he began acting in TV shows.
Eric had no doubt that after graduation, he would continue to pursue a professional career in creativity.
Creative way
To date, Balfour has more than eighty roles played in films and TV shows. Starting his career with episodes in television projects, he gradually gained popularity and became quite famous in the early 2000s.
Eric’s early work can be seen in the series: “Doctor Quinn: Female Doctor, ” “New York Police, ” “Guy Knows the World, ” “Hope Chicago, ” “Detective Nash Bridges, ” “The Client Is Always Dead.”
Balfour received his first notable role in the popular Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror, where he portrayed one of the maniacs. Then he again starred in several TV shows and films, and soon began producing.
Work in independent cinema brought the actor wide acclaim. He played a role in the thriller Simple Lie, and then appeared in the erotic film Sleep With Me. Critics reacted coldly to these film works, but the audience liked the films.
The main role that brought success and popularity, Eric played in the science fiction film "Skyline". Despite the very modest budget of the picture, it was a huge success at the box office, collecting more than sixty-five million dollars.
The actor can also be seen in film projects: Companions, Ray Donovan, Chicago Police, The Fateful Route, Haven, Little Dead Riding Hood, and 200 Degrees Fahrenheit.
