Raised in Southern California

Served as a medic in the US Army; stationed in Germany

Film acting debut "Jim, the World's Greatest"

TV-movie debut "Trilogy of Terror" (ABC)

Co-starred in the award-winning ABC movie "The Gathering"

Debut as a series regular on "Logan's Run" (CBS)

First TV miniseries "Centennial" (NBC)

Played Dr. G. Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates on the popular CBS drama series "Trapper John, MD"; during run of series began directing episodes of the show

Produced and starred in the NBC movie "For Ladies Only", playing a male stripper; also sang on screen

Executive produced and starred in the CBS movie "Seduced"

Appeared in the Los Angeles stage revival of "Picnic"; executive produced and reprised role in Showtime adaptation

Cast as the shirtless stranger in the CBS spoof of soap operas, "Fresno"

Starred in and executive produced the CBS remake of "Red River"

Appeared for one season on the CBS primetime soap "Falcon Crest"

Served as host for the series of specials "True Detective" (CBS)

Acted in the series "The Family Man" (CBS)

Featured in the short-lived CBS drama series "New York News"

Made Broadway debut in the ensemble of the John Kander-Fred Ebb show "Steel Pier"

Returned to series TV as star of "Safe Harbor" (The WB), playing a widower raising four sons

Had recurring role in the CBS series "Judging Amy"

Cast as a high-powered businessman in the Fox Family Channel original movie "Au Pair"

Played recurring role as a love interest to Carol Vessey (Julie Bowen) in the NBC comedy-drama "Ed"

Reprised role in "Au Pair II" (Fox Family Channel)

Co-starred as Ben Stone in the Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical "Follies"