Acted in productions of "The Spider's Web" and "The Greeks" at Houston's Alley Theatre

Appeared in several Shakespearean roles, while attending the Juilliard School

Acted in Craig Lucas’ off-Broadway production of “Small Tragedy”

Made TV debut guest starring on an episode of NBC's “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

Played the role of Calpernia Addams, a transgender woman dating Army soldier (Troy Garity) in Showtime's "Soldier's Girl"; received nominations for a Golden Globe for Supporting Actor and an Independent Spirit Award for Male Lead

First regular series role in the short-lived FOX series "Wonderfalls"; co-created by Bryan Fuller

Made feature debut in "White Countess"

Had a substantial role as a killer in Douglas McGrath's "Infamous"

Appeared opposite Matt Damon in the Robert De Niro directed "The Good Shepherd"

Cast in the lead role of Ned in the ABC series "Pushing Daisies"; earned Best Actor Golden Globe (2008) and Emmy (2008) nominations