Eric Szmanda
- Actor
- Producer
Eric Szmanda is an American actor best known for his role of forensic
investigator "Greg Sanders" on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". Eric
was born and raised in Wisconsin where he was active in school plays
and community theatre. He moved to LA at the age of 19 to study acting
at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. While in school, Eric began a
marketing internship with music conglomerate BMG. He graduated in 1996
and moved to Chicago to take a full time job in the music business.
One year later, Eric moved back to LA to accept a role in a play at the
Odyssey Theatre which garnered him the attention of an agent and
manager. Within a few months, he landed the series regular role of
"Jacob" on USA's TV series "The Net", which lasted for one season. Soon
after, Eric was cast in the central role of "Johnny Dodge" in the UPN
pilot "Dodge's City". The show was not picked up by the network, but
Eric soon landed a recurring role as a DNA tech on the CBS pilot "CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation".
In
addition to his work on CSI, Szmanda has continued his involvement in
theatre, guest-starred and recurred on several TV shows, and appeared
in independent films. He has also produced a variety of internet
content ranging from comedy videos to music interviews. In 2008, he
helped launch a digital radio station erockster.com. As part of his
support for human rights and the US Campaign for Burma, Szmanda
traveled to Thailand to witness the conditions of Burmese refugees who
have fled their native country.
investigator "Greg Sanders" on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". Eric
was born and raised in Wisconsin where he was active in school plays
and community theatre. He moved to LA at the age of 19 to study acting
at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. While in school, Eric began a
marketing internship with music conglomerate BMG. He graduated in 1996
and moved to Chicago to take a full time job in the music business.
One year later, Eric moved back to LA to accept a role in a play at the
Odyssey Theatre which garnered him the attention of an agent and
manager. Within a few months, he landed the series regular role of
"Jacob" on USA's TV series "The Net", which lasted for one season. Soon
after, Eric was cast in the central role of "Johnny Dodge" in the UPN
pilot "Dodge's City". The show was not picked up by the network, but
Eric soon landed a recurring role as a DNA tech on the CBS pilot "CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation".
In
addition to his work on CSI, Szmanda has continued his involvement in
theatre, guest-starred and recurred on several TV shows, and appeared
in independent films. He has also produced a variety of internet
content ranging from comedy videos to music interviews. In 2008, he
helped launch a digital radio station erockster.com. As part of his
support for human rights and the US Campaign for Burma, Szmanda
traveled to Thailand to witness the conditions of Burmese refugees who
have fled their native country.