Eric Szmanda
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Eric Kyle Szmanda is an Polish American actor. He portrays Greg Sanders
in the television crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
, a role he has held since the show began in 2000.
, to Don and Elaine Szmanda, and has two brothers, Brett and Rob. His surname is pronounced 'zamanda.' He attended Mukwonago High School
and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena. His great-uncle Ray Szmanda
is the "Menard's Guy," a local celebrity in the Midwest famous for his enthusiastic ads for Menard's hardware stores.
in its first three seasons as Greg Sanders
, a crime lab analyst and investigator, before being added to the main cast since its fourth season.
and traveled to Thailand
to see the conditions of Burmese refugees who have fled their native country.
Greg Sanders
Gregory Hojem-Sanders, is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Eric Szmanda. Greg appeared in every episode, with exception of "Blood Drops", "Fahrenheit 932", "Crate N' Burial" and "Too Tough To Die" from season one, "Cross Jurisdictions" from...
in the television crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
, a role he has held since the show began in 2000.
Early life and education
Szmanda was born in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, to Don and Elaine Szmanda, and has two brothers, Brett and Rob. His surname is pronounced 'zamanda.' He attended Mukwonago High School
Mukwonago High School
Mukwonago High School is located in Mukwonago in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It is part of the Mukwonago Area School District. Approximately 1800 students attend the school, which has over 150 staff members.The building at 308 Washington Ave...
and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena. His great-uncle Ray Szmanda
Ray Szmanda
Raymond Jack Szmanda, Sr. is a radio and television announcer who became well-known across the midwestern United States for his "Menards Guy," who has advertised for the home improvement store for more than two decades. He continues to periodically make new ads, and a comic likeness of himself...
is the "Menard's Guy," a local celebrity in the Midwest famous for his enthusiastic ads for Menard's hardware stores.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
In 2000, Szmanda began a recurring role in CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
in its first three seasons as Greg Sanders
Greg Sanders
Gregory Hojem-Sanders, is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Eric Szmanda. Greg appeared in every episode, with exception of "Blood Drops", "Fahrenheit 932", "Crate N' Burial" and "Too Tough To Die" from season one, "Cross Jurisdictions" from...
, a crime lab analyst and investigator, before being added to the main cast since its fourth season.
Activism
Szmanda supports the U.S. Campaign for BurmaU.S. Campaign for Burma
The United States Campaign for Burma is a U.S.-based membership organization dedicated to empowering grassroots activists around the world to bring about an end to the military dictatorship in Burma...
and traveled to Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
to see the conditions of Burmese refugees who have fled their native country.
Filmography
- The NetThe Net (TV series)The Net is a 1998 television drama series based on the 1995 film of the same name. The series starred Brooke Langton as Angela Bennett, the character Sandra Bullock played in the film...
(1998–1999) – Jacob "Sorcerer" Resh - Dodge's City (1999) (TV) – Johnny Dodge
- 100 Girls100 Girls100 Girls is a 2000 comedy film written and directed by Michael Davis. It tells the story of a college student's efforts to find a mystery girl with whom he had sex on an elevator during a black out.-Plot:...
(2000) – Sam - CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
(2000–present) Recurring (Seasons 1-3) Main Cast (Season 4-present) – Greg SandersGreg SandersGregory Hojem-Sanders, is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Eric Szmanda. Greg appeared in every episode, with exception of "Blood Drops", "Fahrenheit 932", "Crate N' Burial" and "Too Tough To Die" from season one, "Cross Jurisdictions" from... - FreakyLinksFreakyLinksFreakyLinks was an American television show that combined elements of horror, mystery, and comedy. It aired on the Fox Network from October 2000 until June 2001, for a total run of 13 episodes...
(2000) – Tunnel-dwelling bum - True Vinyl (2000) – Billy Thompson
- Rules of AttractionThe Rules of Attraction (film)The Rules of Attraction is a 2002 satirical dark comedy film directed by Roger Avary, based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. It stars James van der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder, Jessica Biel, and Kip Pardue.-Plot:...
(2002) – NYU Film Student - Little AthensLittle AthensLittle Athens is a 2005 American independent film directed by Tom Zuber, which stars John Patrick Amedori, Erica Leerhsen, DJ Qualls, Rachel Miner, Eric Szmanda, Michael Pena, and more...
(2005) – Derek - Snow Wonder (2005) (TV) – Luke
- Szmanda also appeared in Marilyn MansonMarilyn MansonMarilyn Manson may refer to:* Marilyn Manson , an American rock musician* Marilyn Manson , the American rock band led by the singer of the same name...
's music video "(s)AINT".