Eric Winter
Biography
Eric Barrett Winter is an American actor and former fashion model born on July 17, 1976, in La Mirada, California. With a career spanning various television and film projects, he has established himself as a recognizable presence in the entertainment industry. Winter is widely known for his diverse roles across multiple genres, ranging from daytime soap operas to primetime network dramas and feature films. His professional background includes 45 known acting credits, reflecting a consistent presence in both television series and cinema throughout his career. He remains active in the industry, currently contributing to long-running television productions while maintaining a portfolio that highlights his versatility as a performer in various dramatic and comedic roles.
Career overview
Winter began his television career with the role of Rex Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. He later transitioned into primetime television, appearing as FBI Special Agent Craig O'Laughlin on the CBS drama series The Mentalist between 2010 and 2012. His television work continued with the role of Dash Gardiner on the Lifetime fantasy-drama series Witches of East End, which aired from 2013 to 2014. Currently, he is known for his role as Sergeant Tim Bradford on the ABC drama series The Rookie. These roles demonstrate his ability to adapt to different character archetypes within the television landscape.
In addition to his television work, Winter has appeared in several feature films. His filmography includes roles in the 2008 production Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and the 2009 film The Ugly Truth. These appearances represent his work in the film industry alongside his extensive television career. With 45 known credits to his name, Winter has built a body of work that encompasses a variety of genres and production types, establishing his career as a consistent actor in American media.
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- After Hours with James Corden (2026) as Self
- Diario, Mujer & Café (2025) as Chef Matthew
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) as Tim Bradford
- Fantasy Island (2021) as Brian Cole
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- A Taste of Summer (2019) as Caleb Delaney
- The Rookie (2018) as Tim Bradford
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Matt Coyle
- Finding Santa (2017) as Ben White
- Death of a Vegas Showgirl (2016) Executive Producer
- Rosewood (2015) as Adrian Webb
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Secrets and Lies (2015) as Neil Oliver
- Dead End (2015)
- Legends (2014)
- Comet (2014) as Josh
- Witches of East End (2013) as Dr. Dashiell 'Dash' Gardiner
- GCB (2012) as Luke Lourd
- Fire with Fire (2012) as Adam
- Weekends at Bellevue (2011) as Jared Knox
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Brandon Thomas 'B.T.' Sarron
- Sundays at Tiffany's (2010) as Michael Friend
- The Ugly Truth (2009) as Colin Anderson
- The Mentalist (2008) as Craig O'Laughlin
- Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) as Colton Graham
- The Ex List (2008)
- Moonlight (2007) as ADA Benjamin Talbot
- Viva Laughlin (2007) as Peter Carlyle
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Jason McCallister
- Pepper Dennis (2006) as Connor Blanchard
- South Beach (2006)
- Break-In (2006) as Cameron
- Wildfire (2005) as R.J. Blake
- Love, Inc. (2005) as Mike Smith
- The Magic of Ordinary Days (2005) as Walter
- Just Legal (2005)
- Back When We Were Grownups (2004) as Hunk
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Joe Grafton
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Julian Harper
- Undressed (1999)
- The Parkers (1999)
- Charmed (1998) as Trevor
- Profiler (1996) as Todd
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Hunk
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Walter