Connor Paolo (born July 11, 1990) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Eric van der Woodsen on The CW series Gossip Girl, and his earlier work in two Oliver Stone films, World Trade Center and Alexander

His father is a writer and his mother is a musician.
Attends the professional performing arts school featured in the movie Fame.
Attends a high school on the West Side of Manhattan when he isn’t working.
Listens to punk music, as well as hip-hop and classic rock.
His favorite television show is “The Simpsons” (1989).
Heritage is Italian and part German.