Raised in Union, Washington

At age seven, made acting debut in a production of "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (date approximate)

Moved with mother to Minneapolis, Minnesota

After high school, relocated to NYC to study acting at Circle in the Square

Worked as a bellboy at the Royalton Hotel

Broadway debut in the drama "Any Given Day"

Breakthrough stage role as Bobby, the blind lover of a Broadway choreographer in the award-winning play "Love! Valour! Compassion!"

Feature debut reprising stage role in the film version of "Love! Valour! Compassion!"

Co-starred in the acclaimed stage play "Old Wicked Songs" in NYC; reprised role in L.A. staging

Had featured role in the gothic thriller "The Eden Myth"

TV series debut as regular, "Jack & Jill" (The WB)

Returned to the NYC stage co-starring with Donald Sutherland and Julianna Margulies in "Ten Unknowns"

Had pivotal role in the big screen comedy "The Teddy Bears' Picnic"

Cast as Prior Walter in the Mike Nichols-directed adaptation of "Angels in America" (HBO); received a SAG and an Emmy nomination for Best Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries (2004)

Co-starred with Mary Louise Parker in the Showtime series "Weeds," as the irresponsible brother-in-law; received a Golden Globe (2007) nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series or Mini-Series

Cast opposite Colin Farrell in Robert Towne's "Ask the Dust"

Co-starred with Julianne Nicholson in Jeff Lipsky's "Flannel Pajamas"

Co-starred in Maria Maggenti's romantic comedy "Puccini for Beginners"

Starred in Henry Jaglom's "Hollywood Dreams"