Erin Jensen / USA Today: Eric Dane got a '10-minute standing ovation' on 'Brilliant Minds' set. See exclusive clip - Eric Dane, who played Dr. Mark Sloan, aka "McSteamy," on "Grey's Anatomy" for six seasons, is returning to TV on another medical drama. The actor, 53, makes his "Brilliant Minds" debut as "Bronx-Gen's favorite silver fox."