Eric Lange

Eric Lange is one of those actors you instantly recognize - even if you don't immediately know his name. Over the years, he's appeared in shows like Lost, Victorious, Narcos, Escape at Dannemora, Weeds, and The Man in the High Castle, while also working alongside legends like Al Pacino, Diane Lane, and John Malkovich. But long before Hollywood, Eric was just another Fairfield, Ohio kid doing show choir and school plays - something I take great joy in unpacking throughout this conversation. This episode turns into a surprisingly deep and detailed masterclass on acting, auditioning, creativity, confidence, rejection, and the psychology of surviving Hollywood for nearly two decades. Eric breaks down everything from his early theater days and struggling actor years to finally breaking through with Lost, including one incredible story about working with Al Pacino that every actor will love. Eric and I also get into the strange emotional push-and-pull of success, the difference between performing and truly listening, and why Eric unexpectedly became a mentor figure to young fans through Victorious. Follow Eric Lange: IMDb Instagram Twitter