Eric Staves

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Eric Staves
Born (1990-11-30) November 30, 1990 (age 32)
Liberty, Missouri, United States
Education DePaul University
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2009–present

Eric Staves (born November 30, 1990) is an American actor. He is best known for his character on the film Goat where played the character Ben Baity.

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Personal life

Staves was born November 30, 1990, in Liberty, Missouri. He graduated from Liberty High School, where he was a three-year letterman for the football team, He was also on the forensics and debate team where he was a Missouri state champion. In 2008, Staves earned the coveted Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America.

Filmography

Film & Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Per CapitaServershort film
2012Onion SyrupDJ Derrick Star
2014The DreamersZaithSeason 1 Episode 8
2013-2015The Platoon of Power SquadronDannyTV series
2016 Goat [1] Ben Baity
2016The View from TallBrett
2016Monsters AnonymousThe Countshort film
2017 Chicago Med Ike"Uncharted Territory" Season 2, Episode 9
2018 Grey's Anatomy Luke"Games People Play" Season 14, Episode 14
2018AnimatorWaiter
2018 Snowfall LAPD Dillon"Aftermath" Season 2 Episode 9
2019 American Horror Story: 1984 DustinEpisode: "Episode 100"
2020Ancient Ashes and SelfiesBenProduction
2020 Dirty John DrewEpisode: "Episode 2.3"
2021 Station 19 TadEpisode: "Make No Mistake, He's Mine" Season 4 Episode 8
2021The Devil Comes to Kansas CityLevi Johnson

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References

  1. Debruge, Peter (January 23, 2016). "Film Review: 'Goat'". Variety. Retrieved October 10, 2019.