Eric Lively was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in California. His mother, Elaine Lively (née McAlpin), is an acting coach and talent manager, and his father, Ernie Lively (born Ernest Wilson Brown, Jr.), is an actor and teacher. His family works in the Entertainment Industry, with his sister being actress Blake Lively, his half-siblings being...
He was offered a series regular role on 24 (2001) at the same time he was offered The L Word (2004). Though 24 (2001) was his favorite TV show, he chose The L Word (2004), primarily because of his beliefs on the "present political and societal discrimination issues in the World, specifically the US".
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Has 6 tatoos including a barcode on his left forearm.
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Had to learn guitar for the Disney show So Weird (1999).