Tracing The Path: Eric Winter

Eric Winter Alexis Thorpe and Eric Winter Photo Shoot JPI Studios 6/9/02 © John Paschal/JPI 310-657-9661 JPI

Eric Winter made his daytime debut on DAYS in 2002 as Rex Brady, a role he played until 2006.

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From 2007-08, the actor recurred on ABC’s BROTHERS & SISTERS as Jason McCallister, the younger brother of Senator Robert McCallister, played by Rob Lowe (l.).

HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY, Eric Winter, Danneel Harris, 2008. ©New Line Cinema/courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

Also in 2008, Winter and Danneel Ackles starred in the film Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay.

THE UGLY TRUTH, foreground from left: Eric Winter, Katherine Heigl, 2009. Ph: Saeed Adyani/©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

In 2009, the actor played Colin in the film The Ugly Truth, opposite Katherine Heigl.

SUNDAY AT TIFFANY'S, (from left): Eric Winter, Alyssa Milano, Ivan Sergei, Stockard Channing, 2010. photo: Ben Mark Holzberg / © Lifetime TV / Courtesy: Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

Winter played Alyssa Milano’s (near r.) love interest in the Lifetime movie SUNDAYS AT TIFFANY’S in 2010. Also pictured are Ivan Sergei and Stockard Channing.

FIRE WITH FIRE, from left: Eric Winter, Josh Duhamel, 2012. ph: Steve Dietl/©Lionsgate/courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

In the 2012 film Fire With Fire, the actor starred opposite fellow daytime alum Josh Duhamel (ex-Leo, ALL MY CHILDREN).

GCB - "Turn the Other Cheek" - When Luke convinces Carlene to take the Matron of Honor duties away from Sharon and give the honor to Amanda for her "Gone with the Wind"-themed renewal of marriage vows, Sharon is out for blood. Carlene tries to turn the other cheek and accept Amanda, while Amanda is overwhelmed with her new duties. Meanwhile, Heather seeks forgiveness from the GCBs, and Blake surprises Cricket with a special request, on "GCB," SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Foreman/ABC via Getty Images) ERIC WINTER, LESLIE BIBB Courtesy Everett Collection

The actor returned to the small screen in 2012 as a recurring cast member on the short-lived ABC comedy GCB. He is pictured here with Leslie Bibb.

WITCHES OF EAST END, l-r: Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Eric Winter in 'Millicent Fewick, R.I.P.' (Season 1, Episode 2, aired October 13, 2013). ph: Sergei Bachlakov/©Lifetime Television/courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

From 2013-14, Winter starred alongside Jenna Dewan on Lifetime’s WITCHES OF EASTWICK.

SECRETS AND LIES - "The Racket" - Eric is stunned as one by one the dominoes fall around him, and the secrets surrounding the mysterious house at 8686 Mint Hill Drive are revealed. The circumstances force him to take drastic action in an attempt to stop the demise of SEG and his family. Meanwhile, Detective Cornell inches closer to finding Kate's killer, and Eric enlists Danny's help in unlocking Kate's second iPad, and the information it provides leads him to THE very last person he expected, on "Secrets and Lies," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. (Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images) CHARLIE BARNETT, ERIC WINTER Courtesy Everett Collection

In 2016 the actor appeared in the second season of SECRETS AND LIES as Neil. He is shown here with Charlie Barnett.

THE ROOKIE - "Pilot" - Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a police officer, on the premiere episode of "The Rookie," airing TUESDAY, OCT. 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Eric McCandless) AFTON WILLIAMSON, ERIC WINTER, MELISSA O'NEIL ABC

In 2018, Winter began starring in ABC’s THE ROOKIE, which is wrapping up its first season.

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