Eric Floyd(II)
- Actor
Eric Floyd is a Canadian actor, writer, and comedian whose career has taken him from the bustling "Hollywood North" scene in Vancouver to the gritty world of television drama in New York City. Known for his standup comedy and for his roles in series like "Oz," "Arrow," and "Supernatural," Floyd’s path to the screen has been as unconventional as the characters he often portrays.
Born in Tennessee, Floyd moved to Canada at the age of five. He spent his formative years in a small Alberta town where his father served as a psychologist at an "old school" psychiatric facility (revisiting the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" will give you a taste of his early surroundings). Growing up amongst century old institutional buildings and vast open spaces, Floyd often refers to the facility as his childhood playground and the residents as his first friends - a unique upbringing he claims "explains a lot" to those who get to know him.
Academic Roots and Comedic Beginnings - Following in his parents’ academic footsteps, Floyd finished a Psychology degree at the University of Alberta and worked with the Red Cross in Edmonton. His career trajectory shifted after moving to Vancouver, British Columbia. It was here that he discovered his creative pulse - writing screenplays and doing stand-up comedy. During this era, he became a regular fixture at the Urban Well in Kitsilano, often performing on popular comedy nights hosted by Canadian comedy icon Brent Butt.
The New York Years - In 1999, driven by a desire to test his mettle in the world’s toughest comedy circuit, Floyd moved to New York City. Over the next eight years, he became a seasoned stand-up performer, gracing the stages of legendary venues including Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, and The Comic Strip. To sharpen his versatility, he studied improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and immersed himself in scene study classes across Manhattan. During this high-energy chapter, he balanced his creative pursuits with a successful career selling real estate in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Film and Television Career - It was in New York that Floyd’s television career took root, notably appearing in HBO’s groundbreaking prison drama "Oz". His ability to blend physical presence with psychological intuition made him a natural fit for intense procedural and genre storytelling. Floyd spent two full seasons on Oz as a member of a prison gang lead by Oscar winning actor J.K. Simmons’ iconic "Shillinger" character. Floyd counts his proximity to Simmons during this time to be more valuable and inspiring than any acting class he could have taken.
Since returning to Vancouver in 2007, he has remained a steady presence in the industry, with credits that include appearing opposite Cole Hauser in the police drama "Rogue", guest starring on the long-running hit "Supernatural," recurring appearances on the hit series "Fringe" as one of the show’s mysterious "Observers", and a memorable turn as Dr. Brion Markov in "Arrow." (a character known in DC Comics lore as Geo-Force), further cementing his status as a staple in fan-favorite franchises.
Personal Life - Today, Eric Floyd has built a successful career as an Executive Search Consultant and he continues to write and act from his home base in British Columbia. He resides on Vancouver’s North Shore with his wife and daughter, remaining an active figure in the Pacific Northwest’s creative community.
Born in Tennessee, Floyd moved to Canada at the age of five. He spent his formative years in a small Alberta town where his father served as a psychologist at an "old school" psychiatric facility (revisiting the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" will give you a taste of his early surroundings). Growing up amongst century old institutional buildings and vast open spaces, Floyd often refers to the facility as his childhood playground and the residents as his first friends - a unique upbringing he claims "explains a lot" to those who get to know him.
Academic Roots and Comedic Beginnings - Following in his parents’ academic footsteps, Floyd finished a Psychology degree at the University of Alberta and worked with the Red Cross in Edmonton. His career trajectory shifted after moving to Vancouver, British Columbia. It was here that he discovered his creative pulse - writing screenplays and doing stand-up comedy. During this era, he became a regular fixture at the Urban Well in Kitsilano, often performing on popular comedy nights hosted by Canadian comedy icon Brent Butt.
The New York Years - In 1999, driven by a desire to test his mettle in the world’s toughest comedy circuit, Floyd moved to New York City. Over the next eight years, he became a seasoned stand-up performer, gracing the stages of legendary venues including Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, and The Comic Strip. To sharpen his versatility, he studied improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and immersed himself in scene study classes across Manhattan. During this high-energy chapter, he balanced his creative pursuits with a successful career selling real estate in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Film and Television Career - It was in New York that Floyd’s television career took root, notably appearing in HBO’s groundbreaking prison drama "Oz". His ability to blend physical presence with psychological intuition made him a natural fit for intense procedural and genre storytelling. Floyd spent two full seasons on Oz as a member of a prison gang lead by Oscar winning actor J.K. Simmons’ iconic "Shillinger" character. Floyd counts his proximity to Simmons during this time to be more valuable and inspiring than any acting class he could have taken.
Since returning to Vancouver in 2007, he has remained a steady presence in the industry, with credits that include appearing opposite Cole Hauser in the police drama "Rogue", guest starring on the long-running hit "Supernatural," recurring appearances on the hit series "Fringe" as one of the show’s mysterious "Observers", and a memorable turn as Dr. Brion Markov in "Arrow." (a character known in DC Comics lore as Geo-Force), further cementing his status as a staple in fan-favorite franchises.
Personal Life - Today, Eric Floyd has built a successful career as an Executive Search Consultant and he continues to write and act from his home base in British Columbia. He resides on Vancouver’s North Shore with his wife and daughter, remaining an active figure in the Pacific Northwest’s creative community.
