| Erik von Detten Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 3, 1982 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Angela von Detten |
Erik von Detten is an American former actor and voice actor who is known for his roles in projects like Days of Our Lives, Escape to Witch Mountain, American Girl, Toy Story, Brink!, Meego, The Princess Diaries, Dinotopia, Complete Savages, Malcolm in the Middle, Recess, Odd Man Out, The Legend of Tarzan, So Weird, Leave It to Beaver, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Charmed, Family Guy, and Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat.
Born Name
Erik Thomas von Detten
Other Name
The Bear
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
San Diego, California, United States
Residence
Venice, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Erik studied at the local public elementary school in El Segundo, California, and was a member of the Cub Scouts.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor
Family
- Father – Volker von Detten
- Mother – Susan von Detten (née Farber) (Photographer)
- Siblings – Dolly (Sister), Britta (Sister), Andrea (Sister), Timothy (Brother)
- Others – Phillip/Philip Farber (Maternal Grandfather), Violet Marie Carmichael (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
He has been represented by Reel Talent Management, Inc., Artist Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Erik von Detten has dated –
- Erika Christensen (1997) – He went out with actress and singer Erika Christensen in the year 1997 and they also worked alongside one another in the comedy film, Leave It to Beaver.
- Jena Malone (1999-2000) – He was romantically involved with actress, musician, and photographer Jena Malone between the years 1999 and 2000.
- Haylie Duff (2004-2005) – In September 2004, he began dating actress and singer-songwriter Haylie Duff but the duo parted ways the following year in February.
- Angela von Detten (2018-Present) – He got married to Angela von Detten, a Taiwanese-American real estate agent, in 2018. The duo has been blessed with a daughter named Claire and in December 2020, they announced that they were expecting their 2nd child together in March 2021.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of German, Ashkenazi Jewish, and English descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Charming appearance
- Tall stature
Erik von Detten Favorite Things
- Books – Catcher in the Rye, James and the Giant Peach
Source – IMDb
Erik von Detten Facts
- He made his theatrical film debut in the 1991 romantic comedy film, All I Want for Christmas.
- He provided vocals to the character of Sid Phillips in the 1996 video game called Animated Storybook: Toy Story.
- In 2001, he appeared as Josh Bryant, a popular, egotistical student on whom Mia develops a crush, in the coming-of-age teen comedy film, The Princess Diaries, starring Anne Hathaway, Héctor Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, Robert Schwartzman, and Julie Andrews.
- He has also worked for Rosland Capital, a precious metals asset management firm.
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