Eric Lively

Eric Lawrence Lively (né Brown; born July 31, 1981) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Andy Evans in Speak (2004), Carey Bell in So Weird (1999–2001), and Mark Wayland in The L Word (2005). Lively was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and comes from a family with a strong presence in the entertainment industry. He has a sister, actress Blake Lively, and half-siblings Lori Lively, Robyn Lively, and Jason Lively. Lively's acting career began with a role as a baby in the 1983 film Brainstorm. He later pursued photography and studied at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. Lively has also worked as a model for Abercrombie and Fitch.