Eric Balfour

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Characters played by Eric Balfour

Kemper — The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

Friend of Erin who is killed early in the 2003 remake.

David — Lie with Me (2005)

David is Leila's eventual romantic partner, first observing her at a party before pursuing a genuine relationship. He is emotionally dependent on her, cares tenderly for his dying father, and struggles with abandonment after their conflict. His persistence ultimately brings him back to Leila and leads to their reconciliation.

Sheik's Grandson — Secondhand Lions (2003)

Sheik's Grandson is the adult visitor who arrives by helicopter with his young son after hearing about Hub and Garth's deaths. He recognizes their names from stories told by his wealthy grandfather, The Sheik, and connects the aging Americans to their legendary past.

Jarrod — Skyline (2010)

Evolved human survivor who gains alien powers to protect his family.

Mahmoud — The Spirit (2008)

Sand Saref's husband who accompanies her in fleeing with treasure chests. He visits an underworld figure to secure the location of the Golden Fleece treasure and later participates in the tense exchange meeting with Silken Floss and the Octopus's faction.

Brad — Backcountry (2015)

An Irish tour guide who briefly crosses paths with the couple on their first night, acts as a catalyst for their relationship tension, and later discovers the injured Jenn to provide rescue.

Kyle — Trojan War (1997)

Brooke's jealous boyfriend. He appears during Brad's chaotic quest to buy condoms, adding to the obstacles Brad faces while trying to reach Brooke.

Taylor — Horsemen (2009)

Corey's brother who becomes a victim of the Horsemen's rituals. After being drugged and left to face a thief, he wakes up strapped to a rig, forced to witness his brother's suicide.

Vince Fortner — No One Would Tell (1996)

Vince Fortner is Bobby Tennison's friend who accompanies Bobby when he takes Stacy Collins to the lake. He waits in the car while Bobby walks away with Stacy, then initially faces arrest with Bobby. Vince eventually admits that Bobby was the last person with Stacy, allowing Vince to be released.

Andrew — Rx (2005)

The central protagonist who steals money to purchase drugs, forces his friend to swallow them, and becomes entangled in a violent cross-border crime spree that ultimately leads to his demise.

Trace McGraw — Dinoshark (2010)

Trace McGraw returns to a Mexican coastal community after working at sea, hoping to rebuild his life and make money. Luis gives him a temporary place to stay, while Trace reconnects with friends, searches for Rita Valdez, and looks for opportunities through snorkeling and imagined pirate treasure.

Skip — The Elder Son (2006)

Skip is an aspiring actor whose uncertain career is mixed with petty crime and growing legal danger. He rehearses for an audition, hides from police, and helps Bo search for his biological father. Though practical and suspicious of Max, Skip is protective of Bo and warns Max to stay away from Susan.

Career Overview

Eric Balfour has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Skyline with 1 titles. Signature works include Haven, Lie with Me, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1977-04-24
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q451894), public domain (CC0).