Raised in Bergen County, New Jersey

Moved with family to Los Angeles at age 15

First TV appearance in a one-line part on "Murder, She Wrote" (CBS)

First leading role as a date rapist on TV in CBS Schoolbreak Special, "No Means No" (produced by father)

Guest-starred on two episodes of "China Beach"

Played James Hurley on TV series, "Twin Peaks"

Feature acting debut, "Cadence"

Starred with Cuba Gooding Jr in the boxing-themed "Gladiator"

Reprised role of James Hurley in the feature "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me"

Cast as US Marine Private Downey put on trial for murder in "A Few Good Men"; Gooding also in cast

Appeared in the ABC movie "She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal", as a witness to the assault on a female navy lieutenant

Played an abusive husband opposite Lea Thompson in the NBC movie "The Unspoken Truth"

Portrayed the supportive husband of a bipolar woman who decides to have a child in "All She Ever Wanted" (ABC)

Starred opposite Shannen Doherty in the USA Network movie "The Ticket", as a couple who hold the winning numbers in a state lottery

Acted in "Criminal Affairs"

Had leading role in the thriller "Down"; released theatrically in Europe