Born in Virginia

Moved with family to Buffalo, New York

Worked as a waiter at the Moondance Diner in NYC; trained in the position by Jonathan Larson

Played recurring role on the CBS daytime drama "Guiding Light"

Broadway debut in the ensemble of the National Actors' Theater production of "Timon of Athens"; directed by Michael Langham

Reunited with Langham for the National Actors' Theater production of "The Inspector General"

Primetime TV debut on the Fox drama "New York Undercover"

Originated the role of Tom Collins in Jonathan Larson's award-winning musical "Rent"; show opened off-Broadway before later moving to Broadway

TV series debut as a regular in the short-lived Fox drama "413 Hope Street"

Feature acting debut in the ensemble of "Restaurant"

Played recurring role of Dr Greg Butters, a love interest for "Ally McBeal"

Played a Negro League Baseball player in an episode of "The X-Files" (Fox) written and directed by David Duchovny

Joined cast of the NBC drama series "Law & Order" as Detective Ed Green

Reprised role of Tom Collins, the HIV positive computer genius in the feature adatation of "Rent"