Eric Overmyer is an American actor best known for playing Writer / Producer in The Wire.
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Best Known For:The television show The Wire
Breakthrough:Co-created the HBO drama series Treme with David Simon in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Eric Overmyer
- Full Name: Eric Overmyer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show The Wire
- Current Role: Screenwriter / producer
- Date of Birth: September 25, 1951
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Boulder, Colorado
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ellen McElduff
Eric Overmyer Age
Eric Overmyer is about 75 years old as of 2026. Eric Overmyer was born in 1951.
Education
He attended Reed College.
- Reed College
Rise to Fame
Eric Overmyer rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Wire.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Wire, Treme, and Bosch.
- TV Show: The Wire (Writer / Producer, 2006-2008)
- TV Show: Treme (Co-creator, 2010-2013)
- TV Show: Bosch (Developer / Executive Producer, 2014-2021)
Eric Overmyer Family & Relationships
Eric Overmyer is married to Ellen McElduff.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Eric Overmyer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 25, 1951
- Age: 75
- Birthday: September 25
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Boulder, Colorado
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ellen McElduff
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$438,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $109,000–$7,613,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work
Related Biographies
- Ellen McElduff (Spouse • Wife)
- David Simon (Collaborator • Co-creator of Treme)
