Erich Anderson
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Erich Anderson | |
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.jpg) Anderson in 2016 | |
| Born | Edward Erich Anderson October 24, 1956 Sagamihara, Japan |
| Died | June 1, 2024 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | E. Erich Anderson |
| Alma mater | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1983–2022 |
| Notable work | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter |
| Spouse |
Saxon Trainor (m. 2003) |
Edward Erich Anderson (October 24, 1956 – June 1, 2024) was an American actor and novelist. He starred in film and on television, and was best known for his role in the 1984 horror film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Rob Dier. He also starred in the 1988 film Bat*21 and in the 2002 drama film Unfaithful.
Background[edit]
Edward Erich Anderson was born on October 24, 1956, to an American family in Sagamihara, Japan.[1][2] He grew up in a military family, and moved frequently throughout his childhood.[1] He attended Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California, and went on to study biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.[1][3] He initially aspired to attend medical school, but eventually decided to pursue acting.[1]
Career[edit]
Among Anderson's early roles was a role on Bay City Blues in 1983.[1][3] During this time, he was cast in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.[1]
Anderson appeared on over 300 television episodes through his career.[1] Noted television appearances included the series Second Chances as Bruce Christianson, thirtysomething as Billy Sidel, and Felicity as Felicity's father. He also guest starred on Melrose Place as Courtney Thorne-Smith's psychiatrist.[1] Anderson acted on episodes of Murder, She Wrote, CSI, CSI: Miami, Star Trek: The Next Generation in the Season 5 episode "Conundrum" as Commander Kieran MacDuff, and Boomtown as D.A. Ben Fisher. He also appeared in Season 3 Episode 19 of US drama House. He also had a memorable turn as Evan, the lead character in The Outer Limits Season 2 Episode 16 "The Deprogrammers" which co-starred Brent Spiner.
Anderson also published three novels between 2012 and 2022.[1]
Personal life and death[edit]
Anderson was married to actress Saxon Trainor. He died from esophageal cancer at his home in Los Angeles, on June 1, 2024, at the age of 67.[1][4]
Select filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter | Rob Dier | Film |
| 1984 | Missing in Action | Masucci | Film |
| 1986 | Welcome to 18 | Roscoe | Film |
| 1987-91 | Thirtysomething | Billy Sidel | |
| 1988 | Patty Hearst | 1st Male | Film |
| 1988 | Bat*21 | Major Jake Scott | Film |
| 1992 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Commander Kieran MacDuff | 1 episode:
"Conundrum" |
| 1994 | Matlock | Tom | 1 episode |
| 1994 | The Glass Shield | District Attorney Ira Kern | Film |
| 1995 | The Final Cut | Talberg | Film |
| 1996 | Infinity | Gil | Film |
| 1997 | Nightwatch | Newscaster | Film |
| 1998 | Without Limits | Collin Pounder | Uncredited[citation needed] |
| 1998 | Where's Marlowe? | Detective Simmons | Film |
| 1999 | Thick as Thieves | Tenesco | Film |
| 2000 | Auggie Rose | Paul | Film |
| 2002 | Unfaithful | Bob Gaylord | Film |
| 2006 | Special | Newscaster | Film |
| 2016 | Officer Downe | The Bartender | Film |
| 2017 | The Neighbor | Brian | Film |
| 2018 | Cold Brook | Meisenger | Film |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Tumin, Remy (June 5, 2024). "Erich Anderson, Actor in 'Friday the 13th' and 'Felicity,' Dies at 67". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Linnea Crowther (June 3, 2024). "Erich Anderson (1957–2024), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter star". legacy.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (June 4, 2024). "Erich Anderson, 'Felicity' and 'Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter' Actor, Dies at 67". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ Parker, Jason (June 2, 2024). "Venerable Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter Actor Erich Anderson Passes Away". Friday The 13th. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
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