Bo Eason (born March 10, 1961) is an American actor, playwright, author, motivational speaker, and former football player. He played safety for four seasons for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UC Davis Aggies and was selected by the Oilers in the second round of the 1984 NFL draft.
Early life Eason was born and raised in Walnut Grove, California. His brother, Tony Eason, also played in the NFL. After graduating from Delta High School in Clarksburg, California, he played football for the UC Davis Aggies at the University of California, Davis. He was recognized as a third-team All-American as a senior.
Career Eason was selected by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft. In 1986, Eason's season ended with a broken ankle in contest against the Miami Dolphins. He signed with the San Francisco 49ers in the 1988 offseason, but suffered a knee injury in training camp, ending his season and career.
In 2009, Eason partnered with Willoughby Productions to develop and create The Bo Eason Show, a daily talk show for daytime television. A presentation tape and a "mini-pilot" were produced and shopped to various networks and syndicators.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1995Miami RhapsodyJeff1995The Spy WithinDonner1996Not Again!Jamie1997VolcanoBud McVie2000After SexSalesman2008Pride and GloryInvestigator Lieberthal201437: A Final PromisePolice Detective
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1993BaywatchBrady Nichols2 episodes1995ERCharlieEpisode: "Everything Old Is New Again"1996Strange LuckAndrew UlmerEpisode: "Wrong Number"1996Tornado!Tex FultonTelevision film1998A Bright Shining LieOfficer Tally2001Falcon DownSecurity Guard
References
External links Former NFL safety Bo Eason enjoys second career as actor, playwright