David Eigenberg’s Kids: Meet Myrna Belle Eigenberg and Louie Steven Eigenberg

David Eigenberg, born May 17, 1964, in Manhasset, New York, is a veteran American actor best known for his standout television roles—Steve Brady, the lovable bartender in Sex and the City and its revival And Just Like That…, and Christopher Herrmann, the dedicated firefighter in NBC’s long-running hit drama Chicago Fire. With a career spanning decades, he has become a recognizable and respected figure in Hollywood.

At the age of four, Eigenberg’s family moved to Naperville, Illinois, where he grew up as the only boy among six siblings in a lively Midwestern household.

His father, Harry Eigenberg, a certified public accountant, was of Polish Jewish descent, while his mother, Beverly Eigenberg, who owned preschools, came from English, German, and Irish roots.

Raised in his mother’s Episcopalian faith, Eigenberg identifies as Episcopalian, though he has acknowledged his Jewish heritage. Among his siblings, his older sister Helen Eigenberg pursued acting, while his younger sister Betsy Eigenberg has also been mentioned in public records.

Eigenberg graduated from Naperville Central High School in 1982 before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, where he served until 1986 and was honourably discharged as a Lance Corporal. His time in the military instilled discipline and resilience, qualities that would later shape his acting career.

In his personal life, Eigenberg has been married to Chrysti Kotik Eigenberg, a former U.S. Army specialist, since 2002. The couple first met in 2001, shortly after the September 11 attacks, when Chrysti was stationed in Virginia for homeland security duties.

Eigenberg has described their meeting as love at first sight, recalling in an interview: “I met her; it just hit me… it hit me at the core.” Just three months later, he proposed, and the two tied the knot in Manhattan at the Russian Samovar restaurant in 2002.

Their marriage, now over two decades strong, has weathered its share of challenges. Eigenberg has candidly shared that the “wheels fell off” during their second year, but through communication, forgiveness, and resilience, they emerged stronger. Their shared military backgrounds have also shaped the values at the centre of their family life.

Together, they have two children: Louie Steven Eigenberg (born January 19, 2009) and Myrna Belle Eigenberg (born January 31, 2014). While Eigenberg continues his demanding filming schedule in Chicago, where the family now resides, he and Chrysti have deliberately kept their children out of the spotlight, prioritizing privacy and a normal upbringing.

Standing at around 5 feet 7 inches (1.70–1.72 m), David Eigenberg continues to balance his life as a working actor and devoted husband and father—values that have endeared him not only to his fans but also to colleagues who describe him as humble, kind, and deeply committed to both his craft and family.

Louie Steven Eigenberg

Born on January 19, 2009, Louie Steven Eigenberg entered the world weighing a healthy 6 pounds, 9 ounces, as reported by People magazine at the time.

David announced the pregnancy in September 2008, but true to form, he kept subsequent details under wraps. Now 16 years old, Louie is the couple’s firstborn and has occasionally appeared in family photos that offer rare peeks into his world.

One of the most memorable public moments came in May 2014, when a then-5-year-old Louie was featured in an Instagram post from a family beach vacation. Captioned simply “Super cool,” the photo showed the young boy thoughtfully gazing at the ocean waves, capturing a sense of innocent wonder.

Another early sighting was in 2009, when baby Louie joined his parents on the set of Sex and the City 2 in Manhattan, bundled up during filming on a chilly September day.

These moments highlight Louie‘s early exposure to his father’s career; however, David has since emphasized the importance of protecting his son’s privacy. As a teenager, Louie appears to be following in the family’s adventurous footsteps. Eigenberg has described his children as “the gift that I never dreamed of happening,” underscoring the joy they bring him.

With the family based in Chicago, Louie likely enjoys the city’s vibrant scene—perhaps exploring its parks, museums, or sports teams—while benefiting from a stable, low-key upbringing. David‘s relocation to Chicago for the Chicago Fire in 2012 meant Louie grew up in the Windy City, where his father films, fostering a sense of normalcy despite the demands of show business.

Myrna Belle Eigenberg

Arriving five years after her brother, Myrna Belle Eigenberg was born on January 31, 2014, completing the Eigenberg family.

At 11 years old, Myrna is the baby of the family and has been even more shielded from public view than her brother. No photos of her have surfaced on David‘s social media, reflecting the parents’ deliberate choice to let her enjoy a childhood free from scrutiny.

What we do know comes from Eigenberg‘s heartfelt anecdotes. In a touching 2024 Instagram post celebrating his 60th birthday, David revealed a sentimental gift from his family: a large stuffed version of “Cuddly Dudley,” the beloved cocker spaniel puppet from the Chicago children’s TV show Ray Rayner and His Friends.

“Well I hit 60 and my beautiful daughter and son and wife tracked this guy down for my old sentimental heart,” he wrote, adding that Midwesterners of a certain age would understand the nostalgia.

This gesture speaks volumes about Myrna‘s thoughtfulness and her close bond with her father, who grew up in Naperville, Illinois, just outside Chicago. Like Louie, Myrna attends school in the Chicago area and shares a strong sibling relationship with her brother. The duo is described as inseparable, often spending quality time together away from the cameras.

With Chrysti‘s protective nature and David‘s emphasis on family over fame, Myrna is being raised to value education and personal growth, unburdened by her father’s celebrity status.