Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, singer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Erik von Detten
20/10/2026
An elderly couple filed a lawsuit against von Detten and his employer, Rosland Capital, alleging fraud and elder abuse over gold coin purchases worth about $2 million. The Greenbergs claim the coins were worth significantly less than they paid and seek damages, while the allegations have not been proven in court. Rosland Capital later filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Erik Thomas von Detten is an American actor and singer known for child and teen roles in film and television, including voice work in Toy Story. |
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| Early Life | Born to Susan (Farber), a photographer, and Volker von Detten, a German immigrant. Raised in Southern California with three sisters and one brother. Signed to an agent at age nine after accompanying his sister to a meeting. |
| Active Years | 1991-2010; 2024-present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Nickname | The Bear |
Personal Life
| Childhood | Family relocated to El Segundo, California, where he attended the local public elementary school and was involved in Cub Scouts. |
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| Heritage | German, English and Russian Jewish ancestry. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Angela von Detten (married 2018) |
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Family
| Father | Volker von Detten |
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| Mother | Susan (Farber) |
| Siblings | Three sisters (Dolly, Britta, Andrea) and one brother (Timothy) |
| Spouse | Angela von Detten |
| Children | Three |
Career
| Breakthrough | Played Nicholas Alamain on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1993, appearing in 55 episodes. |
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| Film and Voice Roles |
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| Retirement | Retired from acting after his cameo in Toy Story 3 in 2010; has been active again since 2024. |
| Other Career | Joined precious metals dealer Rosland Capital in 2018 and later moved into a management role there. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was cast as a child after accompanying his sister to an agent meeting at age nine. | |
| 2. Appeared in an Emmy Award-winning episode of ER as a child. | |
| 3. Played a preppie murderer in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). |
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