Attended Carroll College in Wisconsin.

Great-nephew of former Menard's pitchman Ray Szmanda. Name rhymes with raw-panda.

Lived in the guest quarters of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000) co-star George Eads for a couple months and took care of George's dog, Maverick, while he was out of town.

Is a fan of Marilyn Manson. In 2003, he appeared in the video to Manson''s song "Saint" along with _Asia Argento_, who also directed it. The video has never aired in the United States.

Has a golden retriever named Dax.

In his first movie the producer he was working with requested that he changed his name

His name is pronounced like "Amanda" with a "z".

Is of Polish descent.

He likes the music of the Icelandic band Sigur Rós.

He has two brothers named Rob and Brett

Acted in numerous plays in high school

Played drums until about freshman year in high school

Attended high school in Mukwonago, Wisconsin; graduated in 1993

Most well-known role in TV: Greg Sanders, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Eric is 6` (1.83m).

Lived at co-star George Eads house and took care of his dog, Maverick, for a couple of months while he was out of town.

After he took care of George Eads dog while he was out of town, Internet message boards rumoured he was bisexual. He has never commented on his sexuality.

Has a competition going with CSI co-star Marg Helgenberger over who will have the most hair styles before the show ends.

Recommend that music by the band Sigur Rós appeared in CSI. Their music has appeared in CSI.

Provides the voice for his character, Greg Sanders, in the CSI video games.

Eric hosts a daily internet show called Secret Fun Time

Eric and Jorja Fox (his co-star on CSI) are members of the Adult Kickball League. Their team is the "Royal Blue Balls".

He currently lives in Studio City, CA