Former Disney heartthrob proves he’s still got it with shirtless display amid legal troubles

See more of our coverage in your search results. He’s certainly making spirits bright. A ripped Eric von Detten was spotted putting up Christmas decorations outside his California home during a rare sighting on Wednesday. The former Disney star bared it all, going shirtless as he hung up Christmas lights and climbed on his roof to secure the adornments. Erik von Detten hung holiday lights at his home in El Segundo, California, on Wednesday. He is facing a lawsuit alleging elder abuse and fraud. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID Von Detten worked outside his California home. A couple claims they lost $900,000 working with him and precious-metals company Rosland Capital. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID Von Detten secured decorations on his roof. The lawsuit alleges Rosland Capital exploited elderly customers’ financial fears. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID In other photos, the hunky 90s heartthrob was seen talking on the phone in the sun, showing off his rock-hard abs and shredded chest. The “Princess Diaries” actor was also pictured driving his golf cart, with his muscular arms on full display for the entire neighborhood to see. The rarely-seen star was last spotted in 2024 at the premiere of the movie “Junction” in Los Angeles. Von Detten adjusted lights outside his home. He worked as a senior account representative and sales agent for Rosland Capital. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID Von Detten worked near his roof in El Segundo. He stepped away from acting to seek more stable income for his family. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID Von Detten worked on his roof at his home on Nov. 4. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID The recent sighting comes as he is being sued for alleged elder abuse and fraud. The lawsuit was filed by Norman Greenberg, 97, and Sheila Greenberg, 85, who claimed that they suffered $900,000 in damages while working with von Detten and his former employer, Rosland Capital, per TMZ. The company, which bought and sold precious metals, is now in bankruptcy. The couple claimed that Rosland Capital exploited elderly people’s fears by trying to sell them on the stability of gold. The “Leave it to Beaver” star worked at the company as a senior account representative and sales agent. Von Detten drives a golf cart near his home on Nov. 4. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID Von Detten smiled outside his home in El Segundo on Nov. 4. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID Von Detten starred in television series “Odd Man Out,” which aired from 1999 to 2000. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! The couple claimed to have spent around $2.1 million on coins allegedly worth only $1.3 million. Von Detten stepped away from the spotlight in order to make more money to support his large family, seemingly by working for Rosland Capital. “The fickle nature of employment as an actor just wasn’t consistent enough for me,” Von Detten told E! News in a 2021 interview. Von Detten stepped away from the spotlight years ago, as he is seen here in 2024, his last public appearance before being spotted this week. Variety via Getty Images Von Detten played a role in “The Princess Diaries,” as he is seen here in August 1997. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images He currently lives in El Segundo, California, with his wife, luxury real estate agent Angela von Detten, and their three children — daughter Claire, 7, and sons Thomas, 5, and Nicholas, 3. His last role was in the 2024 Lifetime movie, “My Acting Coach Nightmare,” where he played Mark, the boyfriend of lead character Lisa, played by Samaire Armstrong. Previously, his last credited role was in 2010, when he voiced Sid Phillips in the animated “Toy Story 3.” Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!