Do you remember Lois Lane from the WB/CW superhero television series Smallville? The character of Lois was played by Canadian actress Erica Durance who will be seen as Julie in the upcoming Christmas movie, We Need a Little Christmas.
Erica is also known for her role as Dr. Alex Reid in the CTV medical drama Saving Hope.
What is Erica doing now after her fame from Smallville and Saving Hope? Let us help you to have an insight into her personal life.
Who Is Erica Durance’s Husband?
Erica Durance’s husband is David Palffy, who is an acting coach by profession.
The duo began dating in 2001 and got married five years later. Erica and David shared the wedding vows on January 8, 2005, in front of their close friends and family.
Talking about her husband David, he is an actor as well as an acting coach. He is known for playing Anubis and Sokar on Stargate SG-1.
He was initially studying law but later enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England to pursue a career as an actor. Since then, David has appeared in several acting credits including theatrical productions like David Mamet's Speed The Plow, Midsummer Nights Dream as Oberon, Richard III, and Strindberg's Miss Julie.
His other acting credit includes Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (1987) and the Dutch War series De zomer van '45 (1991).
David is also the founder, writer, and director of The Yaletown Actors Lab.
David Palffy was born in the year 1969 in Canada, which makes his age 53 in 2022. His birthday is on the 8th of January and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
His height is 6 feet (1. 83 m).
Erica Durance Kids, Family
Together for more than 20 years, Erica and her husband are parents to two children. The couple has been living together in Vancouver for more than 15 years and is now raising their kids there.
Around ten years after the nuptial, Erica was pregnant with the couple’s first child. She gave birth to their first son Lochlan William Pallfy on February 10, 2015. During that time, Erica was 36 years old.
A year later, the duo was blessed with their second child. They welcomed their second son Liam Jeffrey Palffy on December 7, 2016.
Erica and David are also parents to David’s son Laszlo David Palffy from his previous marriage. Erica was also married in the past but she has no children with her former partner.
The Smallville actress shares a special bond with her stepson and is often seen exhibiting their relationship on Instagram.
She shared a beautiful picture with Laszlo on her 41st birthday in June 2019 stating that she received “the most beautiful, thoughtful card from her oldest for her birthday yesterday.” The proud mom, Erica even thanked him for the greatest gift and for letting her be his momma.
Similarly, Erica has been sharing pictures of her three sons on various occasions and her husband too, writing that he is the best dad in the world.
Ex-Husband And Divorce
Before getting married to David, Erica was married to Wes Paker for around three years.
Erica and her ex-husband Wes were married in 1996. However, their relationship ended in divorce in 1999.
Parents & Siblings
Her parents’ names are Joel Durance and Gail Durance. They were very supportive of her when she decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
As for her siblings, she has an older brother and a sister. The Durance siblings were raised on a turkey farm in Three Hills.
Her sister’s name is Jenny Durance.
Net Worth From Movies & TV Series
Erica has amassed a decent net worth from her acting credits. She was recently seen in The Enchanted Christmas Cake (2021), Open By Christmas (2021), North to Home (2021), Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez (2022), Color My World With Love (2022), and We Need a Little Christmas (2022).
Erica’s net worth in 2022 is estimated to be millions. Her net worth is speculated to be more than $2 million now.
Short Wiki
- Erica Durance is a Canadian actress born in the year 1978.
- Her birthday is on June 21 and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
- She stands tall at the height of 5 feet 8 inches (1. 73 m).
- Erica is a trained classical singer. Likewise, she learned acting at the Yaletown Actors Studio with her acting coach husband David Palffy.
- Erica has a water phobia and is scared of birds.
