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View on WikipediaEric Lange (born February 19, 1973) is an American character actor. He is known for his extensive work on television, where he has appeared in a wide variety of both supporting and leading roles.
Key Information
Lange played the recurring roles of Stuart Radzinsky on the ABC series Lost (2009) and Erwin Sikowitz in the Nickelodeon series Victorious (2010–13), and had his mainstream breakthrough for playing David Tate/Kenneth Hasting on the FX series The Bridge (2013). He earned acclaim for starring as Bill Stechner on the crime drama Narcos (2016), Lyle Mitchell on Showtime's Escape at Dannemora (2018) which earned a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries, Lou Burke on the Netflix original series Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021), Detective Gene Holcomb on the HBO series Perry Mason (2020–2022), and Byron Stallings on the Apple TV+ series Sugar (2024).
Lange's film roles include Sam Larson in the independent film AM1200 (2008), Andy Beyer in the sports drama Secretariat (2010), a cameraman in the neo-noir Nightcrawler (2014), Dr. Silverman in the comedy-drama Danny Collins (2015), Whitehurst in the neo-Western mystery Wind River (2017), Blake Denton/Him in the horror Antebellum (2020) and Ralph Seegan in the action horror Day Shift (2022).
Early life
[edit]Eric Lange was born in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Fairfield High School and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He has Danish ancestry.[3]
Career
[edit]Lange's first film role came in 1996's High School High, where he played a singing waiter.[2] Two years later, he appeared in three episodes of the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. With 2001 came a guest role in the popular series Angel, and the following year he was cast in a one-episode part in Firefly.
Over the next three years, he appeared in minor roles on several television shows, including CSI, The Bernie Mac Show, Without a Trace, The Shield, and The West Wing. Lange also appeared in a 2007 episode of Entourage and appeared briefly on the short-lived NBC show Journeyman.
In 2008, he appeared in an episode of Criminal Minds, as well as in small roles in Bones and My Name Is Earl. In 2010, he appeared in two episodes of Weeds.[2]
Lange portrayed Manager Erik on the television comedy Easy to Assemble. He has also guest starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and My Name Is Earl, and from 2010 to 2013 portrayed Mr. Sikowitz, an eccentric acting teacher, on Nickelodeon's teen show Victorious. On June 11, 2011, Lange guest starred on iCarly in "iParty with Victorious", the first ever iCarly and Victorious crossover event.[4]
Lange also portrayed a distraught basketball coach in the ABC television show Modern Family. In 2006, he guest starred on Cold Case, in which he played "Lyle".
In 2010, Lange portrayed John Skrzynsky in the HBO movie You Don't Know Jack, the biography of controversial doctor Jack Kevorkian.[5] His role was Andy Beyer in the Disney film Secretariat.[6][7] Lange had a recurring role in Weeds as journalist Vaughn Coleman.
In 2013, he played a role in Grimm in Season 2, Episode 16. In 2015, he played Dr. Silverman in Danny Collins.[8]
The year following, he appeared as Officer Smith in Fear, Inc.[9] He had a main role on the Netflix drama series Narcos as Bill Stechner, a corrupt CIA agent, which earned him recognition.
In November 2019, it was announced that Lange would appear in a main role on the Netflix horror drama miniseries Brand New Cherry Flavor.[10] The miniseries was released on August 13, 2021.[11]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Lisa Sabatino, who works as a sales rep in California. They married on November 9, 2013 and have two children. They live in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.[12][13] Lange quit drinking around 2021.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | High School High | Singing Waiter | |
| 2008 | AM1200 | Sam Larson | Independent film |
| 2010 | Secretariat | Andy Beyer | |
| 2012 | Blue Like Jazz | The Hobo | |
| 2014 | Nightcrawler | Ace Video Cameraman | |
| 2015 | Danny Collins | Dr. Silverman | |
| 2016 | Fear, Inc. | Officer Smith | |
| 2017 | Wind River | Dr. Whitehurst | [15] |
| 2020 | Antebellum | Blake Denton/Him | [16] |
| 2022 | Day Shift | Ralph Seeger | [17][18] |
| 2024 | Caddo Lake | Daniel | |
| 2025 | Thunderbolts* | Doctor Houdson |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Dr. Larson | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | Angel | Sad-eyed Demon | Episode: "Happy Anniversary" |
| 2002 | Firefly | Fed | Episode: "The Train Job" |
| 2003 | Wanda at Large | Stage Manager | Episode: "Hurricane Hawkins" |
| 2003–2004 | All of Us | Bill | Episodes: "Uncle Marcus Comes to Dinner" and "Catering" |
| 2004 | The Shield | Robert | Episode: "Streaks and Tips" |
| Oliver Beene | Doctor | Episode: "Oliver & the Otters" | |
| The West Wing | Paul Tyminski | Episode: "The Hubbert Peak" | |
| LAX | Doctor | 4 episodes | |
| 2005 | JAG | Brad Weston | Episode: "Automatic for the People" |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Tony | Episode: "You Got Served" | |
| Judging Amy | Dr. Wright | Episode: "10,000 Steps" | |
| Without a Trace | Warren Stipe | Episode: "Transitions" | |
| ER | Rod Stillman | Episode: "Nobody's Baby" | |
| CSI: NY | Simon Winger | Episode: "Jamalot" | |
| 2006 | NCIS | William Lafferty | Episode: "Deception" |
| Cold Case | Lyle | Episode: "Willkommen" | |
| Ghost Whisperer | Driver | Episode: "Free Fall" | |
| 2007 | Entourage | Director | Episode: "The Young and the Stoned" |
| Journeyman | Sheriff | Episode: "Blowback" | |
| Burn Notice | Bill Reese | Episode: "Old Friends" | |
| 2008 | Boston Legal[2] | George Parkes | Episode: "Rescue Me" |
| Criminal Minds | Brian Matloff | Episode: "Tabula Rasa" | |
| Bones | Steve Jackson | Episode: "The Con Man in the Meth Lab" | |
| My Name is Earl | Mr. Fischer | Episode: "Orphan Earl" | |
| Law & Order | Cab Driver | 1 episode | |
| Numb3rs | Skipper | Episode: "Charlie Don't Surf" | |
| 2008–12 | Easy to Assemble | Erik Lindstrom | Main role |
| 2009 | Lost | Stuart Radzinsky | 7 episodes |
| Monk | Goggle-wearing UFO Enthusiast | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the UFO" | |
| 2010 | Modern Family | Coach Stupak | Episode: "Benched" |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Bryce Kelton | Episode: "Witness" | |
| Twentysixmiles | Sean "Murph" Murphy | 6 episodes | |
| Dark Blue | David Lantz | Episode: "Home Sweet Home" | |
| Weeds | Vaughn Coleman | 4 episodes | |
| 2010–13 | Victorious | Erwin Sikowitz | Recurring role; 27 episodes |
| 2011 | CSI Miami | Patrick Lieber | Episode: "Stoned Cold" |
| Chuck[2] | Colin Davis | Episode: "Chuck Versus the Hack Off" | |
| iCarly | Erwin Sikowitz | Episode: "iParty with Victorious" | |
| 2012 | Figure It Out | Himself | 1 episode; game show |
| Fringe | Gael Manfretti | Episode: "In Absentia" | |
| 2013 | Grimm | Dominick Spinner | Episode: "Nameless" |
| Touch | Dr. Stanley | Episode: "Broken" | |
| Castle[2] | Simon Warburg | Episode: "The Human Factor" | |
| Sam & Cat[19] | Erwin Sikowitz | Episode: "#MommaGoomer" | |
| Cult[20] | Cameron / Steven Rae | 6 episodes | |
| 2013–2014 | The Bridge | Kenneth Hasting | Recurring role; 11 episodes[21] |
| 2014 | Once Upon a Time | Prince Leopold | Episode: "Bleeding Through" |
| Stalker | Larry Meyers | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2015 | Grey's Anatomy | Steven Tanner | Episode: "Sledgehammer" |
| 2016–17 | Narcos | Bill Stechner | Main role (season 2) |
| 2018 | Waco | Ron Engelman | Miniseries |
| Escape at Dannemora | Lyle Mitchell | Miniseries | |
| 2018, 2020 | Narcos: Mexico | Bill Stechner | Episodes: "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!" and "The Big Dig" |
| 2019 | Unbelievable | Detective Parker | Miniseries |
| The Man in the High Castle | Bill Whitcroft | Recurring role; 5 episodes (season 4) | |
| 2020, 2023 | Perry Mason | Detective Holcomb | Recurring (season 1); main role (season 2) |
| 2021 | Brand New Cherry Flavor | Lou Burke | Main role; limited series |
| The Premise | Eli Spector | Episode: "Butt Plug" | |
| 2023–24 | Beacon 23 | Milan/Aleph | Recurring role |
| 2026 | Hollywood Arts | Erwin Sikowitz | Recurring role; Filming |
| TBA | El Gato | Simon Casimir / The Nazarite | Main role[22] |
| Lucky | Kershaw | Recurring role |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | AM1200 | ShockerFest Awards | Best Actor – Horror Genre | Nominated |
| 2010 | Easy to Assemble | Streamy Awards | Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series | Won |
| 2017 | Wind River | IABM Awards | Best Cast | Nominated |
| 2019 | Escape at Dannemora | Critics' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries | Nominated |
| 2019 | Online Film & Television Association | Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Lange, Eric [@MrEricLange] (February 19, 2019). "I'd like to thank 45 for an amazing year and for delivering an even happier and healthier version of me to day 1 of 46. Thanks for all the birthday love!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f Jones, Richard (11 August 2013). "Fairfield High, Miami U. grad finds success in Hollywood". Journal News. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ Lange, Eric [@mrericlange]; (April 22, 2020). "I've got some Danish blood in me... and now I've got four pieces of Danish Kringle in me..." – via Instagram.
- ^ "'iParty With Victorious' on Nickelodeon". Newsday. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ "Eric Lange | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
- ^ Eric Lange at IMDb
- ^ Petski, Denise (2018-08-27). "Eric Lange Joins Amazon's 'The Man In The High Castle' & Netflix's 'Unbelievable' As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ "Jeremy Renner Replaces Steve Carell In Al Pacino Comedy ' | The Playlist". 2015-04-03. Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ "'Lost' Alum Eric Lange, Emmy Winner Leslie Jordan Join Horror Comedy 'Fear, Inc.'". 19 August 2015. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 15, 2019). "N'Brand New Cherry Flavor' Series Headlined By Rosa Salazar A Go At Netflix; Catherine Keener, Eric Lange, Jeff Ward & Manny Jacinto Co-Star In Horror Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 19, 2021). "Rosa Salazar Goes Dark In Netflix's 'Brand New Cherry Flavor' Teaser Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ "My Favorite Room: Actor Eric Lange gets lost in his creative lab". Los Angeles Times. 10 November 2018.
- ^ @NickTV_News (January 20, 2018). "Congratulations to Victorious' @MrEricLange and his wife Lisa who are expecting their second child, a boy, due in June" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Eric Lange on Instagram: "Felt like the right time to put this out there. ✌🏻👊🏻🫶🏻 #DryJanuary"". Instagram.
- ^ "'Yellowstone' Fans Need to Watch This Top-10 Netflix Movie ASAP". Streaming. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2019-04-16). "Eric Lange, Jena Malone, Jack Huston, More Join Janelle Monáe In Lionsgate Race Relations Pic From 'Get Out' & 'BlacKkKlansman' Outfit QC Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 1, 2021). "Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Steve Howey, More Join Jamie Foxx In Netflix's 'Day Shift'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (27 April 2022). "Netflix Announces Summer Slate Including Dates For Jamie Foxx's 'Day Shift' And Kevin Hart's 'Me Time'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Casey (May 2013). "Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande on New Nick Comedy 'Sam & Cat'". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2 November 2012). "Modern Family Casts Mom & Sister for Vergara, Cult Adds Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ "Interview: "The Bridge" Star Eric Lange Talks Tonight's Season Finale and If "The Bridge" is the Next "Breaking Bad"". Complex. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 20, 2024). "Prime Video's 'El Gato' adds Eric Lange and Alfonso Dosal as series regulars". deadline.com.
External links
[edit]- Eric Lange at IMDb
- Eric Lange at the Internet Broadway Database
- Eric Lange on Twitter
Eric Lange
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Early years
Eric Lange was born on February 19, 1973, in Hamilton, Ohio, a small industrial city in the Midwest known for its manufacturing heritage.[10][6] He was raised in the nearby suburb of Fairfield, Ohio, in a typical Midwestern environment.[11] Lange traces his paternal ancestry to Danish immigrants, with forebears settling in the United States in the early 20th century.[12] During his youth in Fairfield, Lange developed an early interest in performance, participating in local theater activities that foreshadowed his future career in acting.[13]Education
Eric Lange graduated from Fairfield High School in 1991, where he participated in drama club and show choir.[11] He attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in acting in 1995, focusing his studies on performance and dramatic arts.[5][13] During his time at the university, Lange immersed himself in theater activities, participating in productions that honed his skills and deepened his passion for acting. These experiences, building on his earlier creative inclinations from his youth in Ohio, provided foundational training that propelled him toward a professional career in the performing arts.[13][14]Career
Early career and theater work
After graduating from Miami University with a BFA in acting in 1995, Lange relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a professional career in theater, immersing himself in the city's independent stage scene during the late 1990s.[14] His early efforts involved auditions for small productions and building connections with local companies, including Theatre Geo, the Falcon Theatre, and The Actors' Gang, where he honed his craft through ensemble work and off-Broadway-style performances.[15] One pivotal audition in 1996 for a revival of The Normal Heart—though he did not land the role—provided a confidence boost and marked his initial foray into the competitive Los Angeles theater landscape, helping him establish credibility among peers.[15] Lange's first paid professional theater role came as Mitch in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura, California, a production that earned him his Actors' Equity Association card and solidified his transition from student performer to working actor.[14][15] He continued to accumulate stage credits in regional productions throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, focusing on character-driven roles that showcased his versatility in dramatic works. A notable performance was as Boolie Werthan in Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy at the same Rubicon Theatre in 2004, for which he received acclaim for his understated portrayal of the supportive son, earning a nomination from the L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards.[16][14] Parallel to his theater commitments, Lange began securing minor screen roles to supplement his income, reflecting the financial precarity of early-stage acting in Los Angeles. His film debut was a small part as a singing waiter in the 1996 comedy High School High, directed by Hart Bochner and starring Jon Lovitz.[1] On television, he made his first appearance in 1998 with guest spots on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, playing a minor character across three episodes.[1] Subsequent early TV cameos included a 2005 episode of The Bernie Mac Show as Tony, a role that highlighted his ability to blend humor with grounded support in ensemble comedies.[17] Throughout this period, Lange faced significant challenges typical of aspiring actors in a saturated market, including repeated rejections in auditions and difficulty securing a theatrical agent for nearly eight years after arriving in Los Angeles.[15] He supported himself through independent theater gigs and small screen work, gradually building a resume of credits that emphasized reliability in supporting roles while navigating the shift toward more lucrative television opportunities to sustain his career.[15]Television breakthrough
Lange's television breakthrough began with his recurring role as Stuart Radzinsky, a key Dharma Initiative scientist, on the ABC series Lost during its fifth and sixth seasons from 2009 to 2010. He appeared in seven episodes, portraying the ambitious and increasingly unhinged head of research whose obsession with the Swan station's construction added tension to the show's intricate mythology. This role significantly boosted his visibility, as Lost was a cultural phenomenon, and Lange's performance was noted for effectively capturing Radzinsky's descent into paranoia, contributing to the episode's strong reception.[18][19] Following Lost, Lange took on the eccentric acting teacher Erwin Sikowitz in the Nickelodeon series Victorious from 2010 to 2013, appearing in over 50 episodes across three seasons. His portrayal of the barefoot, coconut-drinking mentor to aspiring teen performers brought a quirky, improvisational energy to the show, helping it resonate with tween audiences through humorous and relatable guidance in creative pursuits. The role solidified Lange's presence in family-oriented programming, showcasing his comedic timing in a lighter vein compared to his earlier dramatic work.[1] Lange's dramatic depth was further highlighted in his portrayal of David Tate, a vengeful former FBI agent masquerading as Kenneth Hastings, on the FX series The Bridge from 2013 to 2014. In this dual-role performance spanning both seasons, Tate's complex motivations—driven by grief over his family's death and a quest for retribution against corrupt officials—unfolded through subtle psychological layering, earning praise for Lange's ability to convey simmering intensity and moral ambiguity. Critics commended the nuance he brought to the character's fractured psyche, making Tate a compelling antagonist in the border thriller's narrative.[20] Building on this acclaim, Lange starred as CIA station chief Bill Stechner in the second season of Netflix's Narcos in 2016, appearing in nine episodes. Stechner, a pragmatic operative tasked with coordinating anti-cartel efforts in Medellín, navigated moral gray areas by prioritizing U.S. geopolitical interests over direct confrontations, often clashing with DEA agents through manipulative tactics. His character's slippery ethics and behind-the-scenes influence were highlighted in reviews as a standout element, adding layers of institutional intrigue to the series' portrayal of the hunt for Pablo Escobar.[21] In 2018, Lange delivered a transformative performance as Lyle Mitchell, the unassuming prison maintenance worker and husband to the real-life Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell, in Showtime's limited series Escape at Dannemora. Appearing in all seven episodes, he depicted Lyle's oblivious domestic life unraveling amid his wife's involvement in a notorious inmate escape, undergoing a physical overhaul—including gaining 40 pounds initially, then losing 35 pounds for a later episode, along with prosthetic teeth—to authentically capture the character's vulnerability and speech impediment. The role earned Lange a Critics' Choice Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, with praise for humanizing the collateral damage of the tabloid scandal.[22][23] Lange continued his momentum with recurring roles in high-profile series, including Detective Robert Parker in Netflix's Unbelievable (2019), where he portrayed a flawed investigator grappling with biases in a sexual assault case, and Detective Gene Holcomb in HBO's Perry Mason (2020 onward), evolving from a recurring LAPD homicide detective in season one to a series regular in season two, embodying institutional rigidity in 1930s Los Angeles. These performances further established Lange as a versatile supporting player in prestige television.[24][25]Film roles
Lange appeared as Sam Larson in the independent horror film AM1200 (2008), portraying an investment analyst on the run who becomes entangled with a sinister evangelical radio station, establishing his presence in the genre.[26] He followed this with a supporting turn as Andy Beyer, a perceptive racing journalist who early on spots the extraordinary potential of the racehorse Secretariat, in the inspirational sports drama Secretariat (2010), joining an ensemble that included Diane Lane and John Malkovich to chronicle the animal's historic Triple Crown victory.[27] This role highlighted Lange's ability to contribute to character-driven narratives within larger biographical ensembles.[28] In the neo-noir thriller Nightcrawler (2014), Lange played the Ace Video Cameraman, a figure in the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles' freelance news videographers, adding to the film's tense exploration of media ethics and opportunism alongside Jake Gyllenhaal's intense lead performance.[29] He later embodied Dr. Whitehurst, the coroner investigating a brutal murder on a Wyoming reservation, in Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western mystery Wind River (2017), where his character's clinical detachment underscored the story's themes of isolation and injustice.[30] Lange's television success paved the way for continued film work, including his portrayal of Daniel, the stepfather navigating family fractures amid interconnected disappearances around Caddo Lake, in the M. Night Shyamalan-produced psychological thriller Caddo Lake (2024), which premiered on Max and delved into generational trauma through a nonlinear narrative. He portrayed Doctor Houston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thunderbolts* (2025), an ensemble action film assembling anti-heroes under Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, with principal photography completed in 2024 and released theatrically on May 2, 2025.[31]Personal life
Marriage and family
Lange married Lisa Sabatino on November 9, 2013.[10] The couple welcomed their first daughter in December 2014, followed by a second daughter in May 2018.[32] Lange and Sabatino reside in a Sherman Oaks home with their children, where they prioritize family amid Lange's acting commitments.[32]Health and lifestyle
Lange resides in Sherman Oaks, California, where he maintains a dedicated home office he refers to as his "creative lab." This multifunctional space serves as both a workspace and a personal retreat, filled with professional memorabilia such as prosthetic teeth from his role in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, a Dharma beer can from his role in Lost, framed scripts, and photographs from past productions.[32] In this room, Lange engages in non-acting creative pursuits, including reading and developing scripts, describing it as a place where he can "get lost" in inspiration away from the demands of his career.[32] The setup reflects his commitment to a balanced lifestyle that nurtures ongoing artistic growth within the comfort of his family home.[32]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | High School High | Singing Waiter | Hart Bochner | Supporting role |
| 2001 | Made | Hotel Clerk | Jon Favreau | Supporting role |
| 2006 | The Bondage | Bob Edwards | Eric Allen Bell | Supporting role |
| 2007 | Brutal | Evan | Ethan Wiley | Supporting role |
| 2008 | AM1200 | Sam Larson | David Douglas | Lead role |
| 2008 | Mating Dance | Cecil | Edwin J. Fissinger | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Secretariat | Andy Beyer | Randall Wallace | Supporting role |
| 2010 | You Don't Know Jack | John Skrzynski | Barry Levinson | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Blue Like Jazz | Doug | Steve Taylor | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Bread and Butter | Vinnie | Steven Hentges | Lead role |
| 2014 | Nightcrawler | Ace Video Cameraman | Dan Gilroy | Supporting role |
| 2015 | Danny Collins | Dr. Silverman | Dan Fogelman | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Fear, Inc. | Joe | Vincent D'Onofrio | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Wind River | Dr. Whitehurst | Taylor Sheridan | Supporting role |
| 2020 | Antebellum | Him | Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz | Supporting role |
| 2022 | Day Shift | Ralph Seeger | J. J. Perry | Supporting role |
| 2024 | Caddo Lake | Daniel | M. A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller | Supporting role |
| 2025 | Thunderbolts* | Doctor Houston | Jake Schreier | Supporting role |
Television
Lange began his television career with guest appearances in the mid-1990s, gradually transitioning to recurring and lead roles in prominent series. His breakthrough in TV came with supporting parts in high-profile shows, leading to more substantial recurring characters in the 2000s and 2010s. By the 2020s, he had established himself in limited series and streaming platforms, including notable roles in prestige dramas. The following table lists his television appearances chronologically, including guest spots, recurring roles, and series regulars up to 2025 releases.[10]| Year | Title | Role | Episodes | Network/Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The X-Files | Lucas Henry | 1 | Fox |
| 1998 | ER | Reese | 1 | NBC |
| 2000 | The District | Andy Hayman | 1 | CBS |
| 2002 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Eddie | 1 | CBS |
| 2003 | The Bernie Mac Show | Brad | 1 | Fox |
| 2004 | The Shield | Robert | 1 | FX |
| 2005 | Numb3rs | Randy Forsythe | 1 | CBS |
| 2006 | Bones | Ian | 1 | Fox |
| 2007 | Mad Men | Carson | 1 | AMC |
| 2008 | Cold Case | Greg Vizyak | 1 | CBS |
| 2009 | Weeds | Dell (recurring) | 3 | Showtime |
| 2009–2010 | Lost | Stuart Radzinsky | 5 | ABC |
| 2010 | The Pacific | Capt. John S. Pender | 1 | HBO |
| 2010 | Modern Family | Coach Stupak | 1 | ABC |
| 2010–2013 | Victorious | Erwin Sikowitz (main) | 57 | Nickelodeon |
| 2011 | The Closer | Vance | 1 | TNT |
| 2013 | The Bridge | Kyle Conroy (recurring) | 13 | FX |
| 2014 | Ray Donovan | Detective Barretti | 3 | Showtime |
| 2014 | You're the Worst | Crazy Dave | 1 | FX |
| 2014–2015 | Once Upon a Time | Shadow Weaver (recurring) | 4 | ABC |
| 2015 | Secrets and Lies | Danny Pierce (recurring) | 5 | ABC |
| 2015 | The Man in the High Castle | General Whitcroft | 1 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2015–2017 | Narcos | Bill Stechner (recurring) | 10 | Netflix |
| 2016 | The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story | Toobit | 1 | FX |
| 2017 | Lethal Weapon | Deputy Director Hagen | 1 | Fox |
| 2018 | Here and Now | Greg Boatwright (main) | 10 | HBO |
| 2018 | Escape at Dannemora | Lyle Mitchell (recurring) | 7 | Showtime |
| 2019 | Unbelievable | Detective Robert Parker (main) | 8 | Netflix |
| 2020–2023 | Perry Mason | Detective Gene Holcomb | 20+ | HBO |
| 2020–2022 | 61st Street | Franklin Lewis (recurring) | 16 | AMC+ |
| 2021 | The Mosquito Coast | Uncle Dutton (recurring) | 3 | Apple TV+ |
| 2021 | Brand New Cherry Flavor | Lou Burke (main) | 8 | Netflix |
| 2022 | Super Pumped | Randall | 1 | Showtime |
| 2023 | Beacon 23 | Fred (recurring) | 7 | MGM+ |
| 2023 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Detective Kilbride (guest) | 2 | Netflix |
| 2024 | Sugar | Bernie (recurring) | 8 | Apple TV+ |
| 2024 | Tokyo Vice | Jack Garrison (recurring) | 4 | Max |
| 2024– | El Gato | series regular | TBA | Prime Video |
| 2025 | Invasion | Jack Hollander (guest) | 3 | Apple TV+ |
| 2025 | Law & Order | Chris Damaso | 1 | NBC |
Awards and nominations
Stage awards
Lange received recognition for his stage performances primarily through nominations from the Ovation Awards, administered by LA Stage Alliance since 1989 to honor artistic excellence in Los Angeles theater productions and artists.[33] In 2004, Lange earned a nomination for Featured Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Boolie Werthan in the Rubicon Theatre Company's revival of Driving Miss Daisy, directed by James Lapine and co-starring Hal Holbrook and Phyllis Newman; the production garnered seven Ovation nominations overall.[34] A decade later, in 2014, he was nominated for Lead Actor in a Play for playing Elliot Cooper in Ronald Harwood's The Country House at the Geffen Playhouse, under the direction of Trip Cullman; this marked one of several nominations for the production, which explored family dynamics in the Berkshires.[35] These Ovation nods highlight Lange's contributions to Los Angeles theater, though he has not secured a win in the awards to date.[36]Screen awards
Eric Lange has received recognition for his screen performances primarily through nominations in genre-specific and critics' awards, underscoring his versatility in supporting roles across film and television. His early nomination came for his lead role in the horror short film AM1200, while later accolades highlighted his work in prestige limited series and ensemble casts.[36] In 2008, Lange earned a nomination for Best Actor in the Horror Genre at the ShockerFest International Film Festival for his portrayal of Sam Larson in the independent horror short AM1200, directed by David Prior; the festival celebrates excellence in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy cinema.[37] Lange's ensemble work in web series was honored in 2010 when he shared in the Streamy Award for Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series for Easy to Assemble, a IKEA-sponsored comedy series; the Streamy Awards, voted by industry professionals and fans, recognize outstanding achievements in online video content.[38][36] For his film role as Ian in the 2017 thriller Wind River, Lange was part of the winning ensemble for Best Cast at the BAM Awards, an honor presented by online film enthusiasts to highlight collaborative performances in cinema.[36] Lange's most prominent screen recognition came in 2019 for his role as corrections officer Lyle Mitchell in the Showtime limited series Escape at Dannemora, directed by Ben Stiller. He received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, a peer-voted honor from the Broadcast Television Journalists Association that celebrates television excellence. That same year, he was also nominated for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series by the Online Film & Television Association (OFTA), a coalition of over 200 online critics and journalists.[39]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ShockerFest International Film Festival | Best Actor – Horror Genre | AM1200 | Nominated |
| 2010 | Streamy Awards | Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series | Easy to Assemble | Won (shared) |
| 2017 | BAM Awards | Best Cast | Wind River | Won (shared) |
| 2019 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries | Escape at Dannemora | Nominated |
| 2019 | OFTA Television Awards | Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series | Escape at Dannemora | Nominated |
