Eric Millegan
An actor who brought a unique, endearing geekiness to the role of Dr. Zack Addy, making him a standout on the hit series 'Bones.'
Born 1974 (age 52)·American actor·Birthday: August 25·Generation X
Biography
Eric Millegan's breakthrough role was a perfect match of actor and character. As Dr. Zack Addy, the boyish and brilliantly literal forensic anthropologist on Fox's 'Bones,' he provided both comic relief and poignant humanity to the show's first three seasons. A graduate of the University of Michigan's musical theatre program, Millegan brought a stage actor's precision to the part, making Zack's social awkwardness feel genuine and deeply sympathetic. His departure from the series was a major plot point, but he returned for several guest appearances, much to fans' delight. Beyond 'Bones,' Millegan has maintained a steady career in theatre, television, and film, often playing intelligent, offbeat characters. He has also been open about his experiences with bipolar disorder, advocating for mental health awareness.
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.
Eric was born in 1974, 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 Eric Was Born
The biggest hits of 1974
#1 Movie
The Towering Inferno
Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Eric's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1974Born
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1979Started school
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1987Became a teenager
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Could drive
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1992Could vote
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Turned 21
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2004Turned 30
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2014Turned 40
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 50
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 52 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the series regular role of Dr. Zack Addy on the first three seasons of the hit Fox drama 'Bones.'
- Appeared in multiple Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'The Diaries of Adam and Eve.'
- Guest-starred on numerous television series, including 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent,' 'Ugly Betty,' and 'The Good Wife.'
Did You Know?
He is an accomplished stage actor and singer, with a strong background in musical theatre.
Millegan has been publicly diagnosed with bipolar disorder and speaks about mental health advocacy.
He wrote and performed a one-man show titled 'Bipolar, A Musical.'
He is a graduate of the prestigious musical theatre program at the University of Michigan.
“I loved playing a genius who saw the world in bones and facts.”
