At Vince's request, Eric moved to Los Angeles from Queens, where he was working as a night manager at a Sbarro pizzeria.

Feeling the increasing pressures outside of just acting, Vince wanted his best friend to help him with business and logistical decisions.

In the first-season finale, Eric insists on formalizing the relationship; Vince gives E a ten percent commission, plus health benefits.

With Yair backing out after seeing how poorly it was received by the viewers at the screening, the film is ultimately sold to Harvey Weinstein for a back-door price of one dollar.

In Season 5, Eric manages Charlie Williams, an up-and-coming stand-up comedian turned actor, who is played by Shad Moss.

Later on in the season, Eric closes his talent agency for good and eventually takes a job offer at Hollywood's most powerful management group with well-known talent manager Murray Berenson at Murray Berenson Company with Eric regularly clashing with colleague Scott Lavin (Scott Caan).

Unlike the rest of the entourage, Eric tends to pursue lasting relationships with women, although he is not above the occasional one-night stand.

Eventually, they break up again after Eric gets insulted by his future father-in-law Terrence in trying to be forced to sign a prenup before his wedding.

[4] List of Eric's clients/employees signed to his management co. "The Murphy Group" (officially opened in season 4, episode 8 and officially closed in season 6, episode 4) Personal Assistants: While at Murphy Group While at Murray Berenson's Management Company Current Clients: Former Clients: