Eric Balfour Biography: Height, Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Eric Salter Balfour also known as Eric Balfour is a prominent American actor and singer known for his intense performances in horror and supernatural genres, including his role as Kemper in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and as Duke Crocker in the Syfy series Haven (2010–2015).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Eric Salter Balfour
• Stage Name: Eric Balfour
• Born: April 24, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
• Occupation: Actor, Singer
• Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: David Balfour and Sharon Balfour
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Erin Chiamulon
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Eric Balfour was born on April 24, 1977, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was brought up by his parents, David Balfour (a chiropractor) and Sharon Balfour (née Salter, a marriage and family counselor), in a creative Jewish household that often visited the Esalen Institute in Big Sur. His parents divorced before he was in his teens.

He grew up having one younger sister, Victoria (Tori) Miclette (née Balfour). He attended John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California, where he began acting as a teenager. His ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish. His religion is Judaism.

Career

Eric Balfour began his professional acting career as a teenager, joining the cast of the Disney Channel series Kids Incorporated in 1991. He appeared in early television roles on shows like Arresting Behavior, Step by Step, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and Boy Meets World. His film debut came in the 1996 Lifetime movie No One Would Tell, followed by Shattered Image (1998).

Mr. Balfour gained wider recognition with supporting roles in What Women Want (2000), America’s Sweethearts (2001), and especially as Kemper in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). On television, he played recurring parts as Gabe Dimas in Six Feet Under (2001–2003) and Milo Pressman in 24 (2001–2002, 2007). He starred as Duke Crocker in Haven for five seasons, bringing charm to the supernatural drama.

Social Media

• Eric Balfour does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Eric Balfour, 48 years old, stands at a height of 6’2″ (188 cm). He is married to fashion designer Erin Chiamulon since May 30, 2015. The couple has two sons: Oliver Lion (born August 2, 2018) and Romeo Amadeus (born May 2022). No publicly known past relationships are highlighted before his marriage. He lives in Los Angeles with his family and dog, prioritizing time at the beach and maintaining a relatively private personal life.

Net Worth

Eric Balfour‘s net worth is $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films accumulated over more than three decades, including notable earnings from recurring and starring parts in shows like 24, Six Feet Under, Haven, and The O.C., as well as supporting film work in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Skyline. Residuals from reruns, streaming availability on various platforms, and syndication of these productions have provided steady long-term revenue.

Filmography

Television:

• Kids Incorporated (1991)
• 24 (2001–2002, 2007) – Milo Pressman
• Six Feet Under (2001–2003) – Gabe Dimas
• The O.C. (2004) – Eddie
• Haven (2010–2015) – Duke Crocker
• Charmed (2019–2021)
• The Offer (2022)
• Wilderness (2023)
• Guest and supporting roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dawson’s Creek, Ray Donovan, Chicago P.D., and others

Films:

• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) – Kemper
• Skyline (2010)
• Backcountry (2014)
• Additional roles in What Women Want, America’s Sweethearts, Secondhand Lions, Hell Ride, and independent projects.