Erik began his career on daytime television, starring as Nicholas Alamain on "Days of Our Lives." He has guest starred in numerous series, including "ER," "7th Heaven" and "Touched By an Angel."

He earned a Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award nomination for his appearance in the movie, "Christmas Every Day," and has appeared in such television movies as "A Stranger to Love," "Escape to Witch Mountain," "A Season of Hope," "In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped," "Replacing Dad"; and the miniseries, "In the Best of Families."

Erik also lent his voice to the character of Sid in Disney's blockbuster computer animated feature, "Toy Story," and provided a voice in the Disney animated film, "Hercules." His film credits also include starring roles in "Amanda" and "Top Dog"; and the Disney Channel's "Brink."

Off-camera, Erik is gifted at a myriad of activities. Born and raised in Southern California, he is a skilled surfer and enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, skiing, golf and sailing. He is also an avid guitar player. He has become involved in a number of charitable endeavors, including the Starlight Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, both of which serve seriously ill children around the world.

Erik currently resides in Southern California.

Starring:
Erik von Detten is Andrew
Markie Post is Julia
Natalia Cigliuti is Paige
Jessica Capshaw is Jordan
Vicki Davis is Val
Marina Malota is Elizabeth
Trevor Fehrman is Keith