Eric Staves
American actor (born 1990)
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Eric Staves (born November 30, 1990) is an American actor. Active since 2009, he is best known for his role as Ben Baity in the 2016 feature film Goat.
- Actor
Eric Staves | |
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| Born | November 30, 1990 Liberty, Missouri, United States |
| Education | Liberty High School |
| Alma mater | DePaul University (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Early life and education
Staves was born and raised in Liberty, Missouri. During his time at Liberty High School , he was highly active in extracurriculars, lettering in football for three years. He also competed on the school's forensics and debate team, eventually becoming a Missouri state champion. Outside of school, Staves was involved in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2008.
Following high school, Staves attended DePaul University in Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.
Career
Staves began his acting career in 2009 with a role in the short film Per Capita. He has since built a steady resume across both film and television. In addition to independent films like Onion Syrup (2012) and The View from Tall (2016), he gained wider recognition for his supporting role in the Nick Jonas-led fraternity drama Goat (2016).
On television, Staves has made guest appearances on several prominent network and cable series, including Chicago Med, Grey's Anatomy, Snowfall, and Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story: 1984.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Per Capita | Server | Short film |
| 2012 | Onion Syrup | DJ Derrick Star | |
| 2016 | Goat | Ben Baity | |
| 2016 | The View from Tall | Brett | |
| 2016 | Monsters Anonymous | The Count | Short film |
| 2018 | Animator | Waiter | |
| 2020 | Ancient Ashes and Selfies | Ben | |
| 2021 | The Devil Comes to Kansas City | Levi Johnson |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | The Platoon of Power Squadron | Danny | TV series |
| 2014 | The Dreamers | Zaith | Season 1, Episode 8 |
| 2017 | Chicago Med | Ike | Episode: "Uncharted Territory" |
| 2018 | Grey's Anatomy | Luke | Episode: "Games People Play" |
| 2018 | Snowfall | LAPD Dillon | Episode: "Aftermath" |
| 2019 | American Horror Story: 1984 | Dustin | Episode: "Episode 100" |
| 2020 | Dirty John | Drew | Season 2, Episode 3 |
| 2021 | Station 19 | Tad | Episode: "Make No Mistake, He's Mine" |
| 2025 | Platonic | Tom | Season 2, Episodes 1 & 4 |
References
External links
- Eric Staves at IMDb