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Eric Winter

Eric Winter, American actor

Born
July 17, 1976
Age in 2026
50
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Birth year
1976

About Eric Winter

Eric Barrett Winter (born July 17, 1976) is an American actor. He has appeared in the television roles as Sergeant Tim Bradford on the ABC show The Rookie (2018–present), Rex Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, FBI Special Agent Craig O'Laughlin on the CBS drama series The Mentalist (2010–2012), Dash Gardiner on the Lifetime fantasy-drama series Witches of East End (2013–2014), and The Good Doctor (2017–2018). His film appearances include Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008), The Ugly Truth (2009), and Sundays at Tiffany's (2010). == Early life == A native of the Los Angeles area, Winter was born in La Mirada and grew up in nearby La Puente. He graduated from Los Altos High School and UCLA with a degree in psychology. Initially he began modeling and auditioning for small roles in soap operas with the intention of only earning extra money for college tuition. == Career == === Modeling === Before his acting roles, Winter was a model and had some high-profile campaigns, such as one print campaign for Tommy Hilfiger. He appeared in a television commercial with Britney Spears for her fragrance, Curious. === Acting === Winter played the role of Rex Brady on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives from July 8, 2002, until July 26, 2005. After leaving Days of Our Lives, he had many small roles in television shows, such as CSI; Love, Inc.; Charmed; and Just Legal.

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Career and life highlights

The world when Eric Winter was born

Eric Winter was born in 1976. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1976

  • #1 song"Silly Love Songs" – Wings
  • Top movieRocky
  • Top TV showHappy Days
  • Best-selling bookRoots – Alex Haley

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentNadia Comaneci scores first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics
  • Top headlineAmerica celebrates its 200th birthday
  • Technology milestoneApple Computer founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
  • Defining fadCB radios
  • Notable inventionLaser printer
  • World population4.16 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderGerald Ford
  • Sports championCincinnati Reds (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population218.0M

1976 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Eric Winter's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19762026
Gas$0.59$3.45/gal
Average home$48,000$435,000
Average income$14,958$67,500
Minimum wage$2.30$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.13$11.95
Postage stamp$0.13$0.73
Population218.0M341 million

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