Erik began his career on daytime television, starring as Nicholas Alamain on “Days of Our Lives.” He has guest-starred in numerous series, including an Emmy-nominated episode of “ER,” “7th Heaven,” and “Touched By an Angel.” Erik earned a Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award nomination for his starring role in the movie “Christmas Every Day,” and has appeared in such television movies as “A Stranger to Love,” “Escape to Witch Mountain,” “A Season of Hope,” “In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped,” “Replacing Dad”; and the miniseries, “In the Best of Families.”

Erik also lent his voice to the character of Sid in Disney’s blockbuster computer animated feature, “Toy Story,” and provided a voice in the Disney animated film, “Hercules.” His film credits also include starring roles in “Amanda” and “Top Dog;” and the Disney Channel’s “Brink.” Erik von Detten is quickly rising to film and television stardom. He is best known for his starring role as Wally in the feature film comedy, “Leave it to Beaver,” and also on the Disney Channel series “So Weird.”

Off-camera, Erik is gifted at a myriad of activities. Born and raised in Southern California, he is a skilled surfer and enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, skiing, golf and sailing.

Erik has become involved in a number of charitable endeavors, including the Starlight Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, both of which serve seriously ill children around the world.

Erik currently resides in Southern California.