BIOGRAPHY
Eric Martsolf was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with a BA in Political Science with honors emphasizing in mass media politics and constitutional law. His time away from his studies was spent performing in unlimited capacities - choirs, operas, musicals, barbershop quartets and even a rock band, which was proclaimed Harrisburg's best new band! The last two decades of Eric's career is a true testament to his versatility as an actor; he has successfully completed over 1,500 theatrical performances and 3,500+ television episodes.
These profound performance numbers stem from his 4-year comic portrayal of the Pharaoh in Andrew Lloyd Webber's, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, in which he consistently received acclaimed reviews from the harshest of nationwide critics, calling him a "mix of Elvis and Stallone - a blend of charisma, muscular framework and a talent to be reckoned with."
Eric iswidely recognized for his six-year popular portrayal of Ethan Winthrop on NBC's daytime drama, "Passions," where he claimed numerous accolades from peers and fans alike.
His most memorable role came in 2008 when he joined the cast of NBC's daytime drama, "Days of our Lives," as Brady Black. In 2014, Eric made history by being the first actor on "Days of our Lives" to ever win the Daytime Emmy for Best Supporting Actor. He was nominated for the same award again in 2019.
Eric has served as a host for various experiences, including FOR DUMMIES: The Podcast, the highly popular "Legends in Concert (the longest-running show in Las Vegas) and for the 2019 “Welkome Home for the Holidays” show at the Lawrence Welk Resort in CA. Eric also portrayed Sam Carmichael in the 5-Star Theatricals’ stage production of “Mamma Mia!”
Eric describes the birth of his professional career as "a choice he made in May 1993". The choice he refers to was whether to pursue his interests in the legal profession or the unpredictable world of entertainment.
His personal life has been even more rewarding than his professional one. He married dance choreographer, Lisa Kouchak, on October 10, 2003 and together they have fraternal twin sons, Chase and Mason.
Career Accomplishments:
TELEVISION
Ladies of the Lake -- Guest Star
[ Corday Productions: 2016]
Extant -- Ben
[ CBS: 2014 ]
Rizzoli & Isles -- Guest Star
[ TNT: 2014 ]
The Bay -- Lee
[ Web Series/Lany Entertainment: 2014 ]
Acting Dead -- Lab Assistant
[ Web Series: 2014 ]
The Steve Harvey Show
[ October 2, 2013 ]
Venice the Series -- Van
[ Web Series: 2011 - 2012 ]
Smallville -- Booster Gold
[ CW: April 22, 2011 ]
Miss Behave -- Marcus Dunne
[ Web Series: 2010 ]
Days of our Lives -- Brady Black
[ NBC: 2008 - Present ]
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service -- Paul Harris
[ CBS: 2008 ]
34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards -- Presenter
[ ABC: June 15, 2007 ]
Passions -- Ethan Winthrop
[ NBC: 2002 - 2008 ]
Brawn & Glamour -- Co-Star
[ Web Series / Director J. Hartley ]
Starting Over
[ NBC: 2005 ]
Street Smarts
[ November 23, 2004 ]
Soap Talk
[ SoapNet: December 23, 2003; April 21, 2004;
April 22, 2004 ]
The Other Half
[ NBC: September 10, 2002 ]
FILM
To the Beat! Back 2 School -- Lead
[ 2020: Leonian Pictures ]
To the Beat! -- Lead
[ 2018: Leonian Pictures ]
Four Steps -- Clive (Supporting)
[ 2009: Ind. Director Karen Wilkens ]
Diva Dog: Pit Bull on Wheels -- Self
[ 2005: Documentary ]
Eclipse of the Heart -- Lead
[ Ind. H. Farnum Productions ]
Spanish Fly -- Brick Hauser (Lead)
[ 2003: Bullet Productions ]
If Lucy Fell -- Supporting
[ West Coast Productions ]
The Cheater -- Brad (Lead)
[ 2001: Ind. Director Will Wallace ]
THEATER
Mamma Mia! -- Sam Carmichael
[ Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza / CA ]
Li'l Abner -- Abner
[ Reprise! Series / CA ]
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -- Pharoah
[ Kodak Theatre / CA ]
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -- Pharoah / Levi
[ 3 Osmond National Tours ]
Happy Days (Musical) -- Count Malachi
[ Falcon Theatre / Director Garry Marshall ]
Hot In Hollywood -- Self
[ Avalon / CA ]
Knight Life -- Sir Handsom / Dark Knight
[ Santa Barbara CLO / CA ]
Generation Girl -- Protorious
[ American Renegade Theatre / CA ]
Peter Pan -- Captain Hook
[ Irvine Barclay Theatre / CA ]
Grease -- Danny Zuko
[ Dauphin Theatre / PA ]
The Music Man -- Olin
[ Alex Theatre / Glendale, CA ]
Christmas Carol -- Young Scrooge
[ Smothers Theatre / CA ]
My Fair Lady -- Higgins
[ Dauphin Theatre / PA]
As You Like It -- Prince Orlando
[ Mermaid Theatre / PA ]
Li'l Abner -- Abner
[ Dauphin Theatre / PA ]
Let the Good Times Roll -- Chad
[ Celebrity Theatre / TN ]
Boys From Syracuse -- Sergeant
[ Dauphin Theatre / PA ]
Arsenic and Old Lace -- Jonathon Brewster
[ Fullerton Theatre / CA ]
Bye Bye Birdie -- Conrad Birdie
[ Irvine Barclay Theatre / CA ]
By George! -- Lead
[ Hershey Ampitheatre / PA ]
Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber -- Lead Soloist
[ Papermill Playhouse / NJ ]
Oliver -- Bill Sykes
[ Fullerton Theatre / CA ]
Jingle Bell Rock -- Lead
[ El Portal Theatre / Hollywood, CA ]
HOSTING
FOR DUMMIES: Podcast-- Host
[ 2019 - Present ]
Legends in Concert -- Host
[ 2017 ]
LA Aids Project -- Host/Auctioneer
[ 2015 ]
Indie Series Awards -- Host
[ 2014 ]
Players Network -- Host
[ Station Casinos / Las Vegas, NV ]
Nutritional Support Systems -- Narrator
[ Delozier Productions ]
Optimus International -- Emcee
[ Gary Musik Productions ]
Soap Weekends -- Emcee
[ NBC ]
Acme Saturday Night - Guest Host
[ Acme Productions: 2009 ]
Passions Live! -- Host
[ NBC / DIRECTV 2007 ]