# Eric Lange

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Podcast: [An Actor Despairs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/an-actor-despairs-92642)
Published: 2026-04-24T10:15:59+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/an-actor-despairs/episodes/eric-lange
Audio file: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d6463a0ade326bd3b4b4e3f/e/69eb42df23929c3a2ade5fd7/media.mp3
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Duration seconds: 5075

## Resource

Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eric Lange, known for The West Wing and Escape at Dannemora , to discuss his journey from Ohio to Hollywood, his eight-year struggle before landing his breakthrough role, the transformative experience of playing a heavy character in Escape at Dannemora , navigating the challenges of today’s entertainment industry, and his approach to acting rooted in naturalism, preparation, and creating opportunities to sustain a lasting career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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