Biografía
Eric is an entertainer, actor, writer, producer, and performing magician, and a member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has portrayed Hustlers, Priests, Cops, Convicts, School Principals, Nerds, and even Aliens. His performances have been described as dynamic and compelling. Eric has co-starred on prime-time network television shows such as "Broad City," "Star Trek Voyager," "Wings," and had a recurring role as "Benny" on UPN's "In The House" alongside LL Cool J, Debbie Allen, and Kim Wayans. He made a memorable cameo in the 1990s blockbuster "Liar Liar" with Jim Carrey and was featured in his famous mystery detective role on KTLA Morning News with Allie MacKay.
Eric owns Sharpo!® Entertainment Productions, a Los Angeles-based company specializing in interactive mystery, magic, and comedy for events and streaming media.
As a teenager, Eric was the vocalist and keyboardist for his band "Eric & The Enterprise," performing locally in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He and his younger brother, Douglas, were members of the band Bandaido and the Any Surface Band, which played the legendary CBGB's in New York City. At Brookdale Community College, Eric performed in musicals including "Oklahoma!," "Sweet Charity," and "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum." He appeared in numerous plays, including "Play It Again, Sam" at the Kobe Dinner Theatre in Lakewood, NJ, earning rave reviews from the Asbury Park Press. Eric reprised the role in 2009 at the Mirage Club at El Centro Naval Air Facility.
Eric studied under Drama Professor J. Lawrence Lowenstein, who encouraged him to move to New York to continue his studies. There, he trained with accomplished TV director Norman Hall. Eric wrote and starred in the play "Invasion Of The Oooogs" for Theater Excalibur in Tribeca, and again at the Courtyard Playhouse in Greenwich Village. He earned his SAG card when director Spike Lee gave him a line in the film Malcolm X.
Eric relocated to Los Angeles in 1992 and currently resides in the scenic San Fernando Valley.
