Colin Egglesfield
An actor who navigated from daytime soap heartthrob to a steady presence in television dramas and romantic films.
Born 1973 (age 53)·American actor·Birthday: February 9·Generation X
Biography
Colin Egglesfield's path to acting was unconventional, beginning with a pre-med biology degree and a stint as a model. This polished, all-American look served him well when he landed in the high-stakes world of daytime television, taking over the role of Josh Madden on 'All My Children.' The part introduced him to a national audience and established his footing. He successfully pivoted to prime-time with a leading role as Auggie Kirkpatrick in the CW's reboot of 'Melrose Place,' playing a modern, complicated romantic interest. Egglesfield has since built a durable career as a reliable and charismatic supporting player, often appearing in romance-driven projects like the film 'Something Borrowed' and series such as 'The Client List' and 'Rizzoli & Isles.' His work reflects a consistent ability to embody characters who are both likable and layered, securing his place in the ecosystem of American dramatic television.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Colin was born in 1973, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Colin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1973
#1 Movie
The Exorcist
Best Picture
The Sting
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Colin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1973Born
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1978Started school
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1986Became a teenager
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Could drive
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1991Could vote
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Turned 21
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2003Turned 30
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2013Turned 40
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 50
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 53 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the role of Josh Madden on the long-running ABC soap opera 'All My Children.'
- Starred as Auggie Kirkpatrick in The CW's 2009 revival of the drama series 'Melrose Place.'
- Played a supporting role in the major studio romantic comedy film 'Something Borrowed.'
Did You Know?
He was a model for brands like Abercrombie & Fitch and Guess before becoming an actor.
He graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in biology, initially planning to attend medical school.
He is an advocate for testicular cancer awareness, having been diagnosed and treated successfully in his twenties.
“I left medical school because a story felt more urgent than a prescription.”
