Worked as a production assistant on the ABC sitcom "Townies"

Modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch, Armani and Polo

Acted on an episode of "7th Heaven" (The WB)

Cast as Josh Ford in the series pilot of "Popular" (The WB); replaced by actor Bryce Johnson when show went to series

Played a gay teen undergoing 'treatment' in the comedy "But I'm a Cheerleader"

Featured in "Whatever it Takes", a high school-set reworking of "Cyrano de Bergerac"

Breakthrough screen role as a high school football player in "Remember the Titans"

Cast in the independent drama "Rat in the Can" (aka "Strange Hearts")

Played a young racecar driver opposite Sylvester Stallone in Renny Harlin's "Driven"

Had a supporting role in the thriller "The Glass House"

Co-starred in writer-director Roger Avary's edgy adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis' "The Rules of Attraction"

Starred with Rose McGowan and Chevy Chase in the offbeat comedy "Vacuums"

Cast in the critically acclaimed teen drama "Thirteen" starring Holly Hunter

Co-starred with Sigourney Weaver and Jeff Daniels in "Imaginary Heroes"

Co-starred with Shannyn Sossamon and Ashlee Simpson in "Undiscovered"

Cast in a recurring role on "ER" (NBC) as a male nurse who becomes involved with Samantha Taggart (Linda Cardellini)