Raised in Seattle, Washington

First showbiz break, a Taco Bell commercial

Appeared in small roles in two TV-movies, "Hurricane" (starring Larry Hagman) and "The Stranger Who Looks Like Me"

Played Mark Harris, the eponymous hero of the fantasy-adventure series, "The Man from Atlantis"

Played Bobby Ewing on the CBS primetime soap opera, "Dallas"; left the series in 1985, only to return the following year

Starred in and co-executive produced the feature film, "Vamping"

Played Frank Lambert opposite Suzanne Somers on the sitcom, "Step by Step" (ABC, 1991-1997; CBS, 1997-1998); directed several episodes

Starred in the TV movie "Daddy" based on the best-selling novel by Danielle Steel

Reprised the role of Bobby Ewing for the TV reunion "Dallas: J.R. Returns"

Starred as Bobby Ewing in the TV movie "Dallas: War of the Ewings"

Made London stage debut in "Art"

Co-starred with Edward Asner in the comedy "Perfect Game"

Guest starred on the CBS drama "Touched by an Angel"

Cast as a marriage counselor who falls for Reba (Reba McEntire) in the WB comedy "Reba"