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David Eigenberg

David Eigenberg is an American actor best known for playing Steve Brady on HBO’s "Sex and the City" and its revival "And Just Like That...".

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

David Eigenberg is an American actor best known for playing Steve Brady on HBO's "Sex and the City" and its revival "And Just Like That...". He is also known for portraying Christopher Herrmann on NBC's "Chicago Fire". He was born in Manhasset, New York, on May 17, 1964.

Early life

David Eigenberg was born in Manhasset, New York, and was raised in the Chicago area after moving there as a child.

Career

He began acting in the late 1980s and later appeared on Broadway before gaining mainstream recognition on "Sex and the City".

Television work

Eigenberg is especially associated with television roles, notably Steve Brady in "Sex and the City" and Christopher Herrmann in "Chicago Fire".

Film work

His screen credits include supporting roles in feature films such as "A Perfect Murder", "The Mothman Prophecies", "Garfield: The Movie", and "Sex and the City 2".

Key facts

  • Born in Manhasset, New York, in 1964.
  • Became widely known for the role of Steve Brady on "Sex and the City".
  • Returned to the role of Steve Brady in the revival series "And Just Like That...".
  • Has played Christopher Herrmann on "Chicago Fire" since 2012.
  • His film credits include roles in titles such as "A Perfect Murder", "The Mothman Prophecies", and "Garfield: The Movie".
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Canadian context

He is known to Canadian audiences through internationally distributed American television series such as "Sex and the City", "Chicago Fire", and "And Just Like That...".

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Eigenberg?
David Eigenberg is an American actor known for television roles including Steve Brady and Christopher Herrmann.
When was David Eigenberg born?
He was born on May 17, 1964.
What is David Eigenberg best known for?
He is best known for playing Steve Brady on "Sex and the City".
What role does David Eigenberg play on "Chicago Fire"?
He plays Christopher Herrmann.
Is David Eigenberg in "And Just Like That..."?
Yes. He reprises his role as Steve Brady in the revival series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Eigenberg
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, major roles, and revival-series role
  2. IMDb — https://imdb.com/name/nm0251678/bio/
    Supports: Birth place and biographical details
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/david-eigenberg/bio/3000029622/
    Supports: Profession and birth place
  4. Wikipedia (Italian) — https://www.it.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Eigenberg
    Supports: Chicago Fire role and occupation
  5. Wikipedia (French) — https://www.fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Eigenberg
    Supports: Sex and the City role and Chicago Fire role
  6. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/27552-david-eigenberg?language=en-US
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, occupation, and known-for credits