Eric Close was born on May 24, 1967 in Staten Island, New York. He took up Communications at the University of Southern California and then pursued acting after graduation. Initially, he appeared in the theater production of Rat Songs. Eventually, he starred in films like Thanksgiving Cries, Safe House and American Me. At present, he is part of the drama series Without a Trace as Martin Fitzgerald. Martin Fitzgerald is a FBI agent who comes from a privileged family. Previously, he ended an affair with Agent Samantha Spade. Later, he struggled with an addiction to prescription drugs and was shot in the line of duty.