Performed in summer stock in Ohio

Moved to New York; won regular role on TV soap opera, "Love of Life" (lasted six years); worked nights in theater

Moved to Los Angeles with wife

Feature acting debut, "Swamp Thing"

Regular role on TV series, "Twin Peaks"

Played Judge Stinson in the short-lived television series "Second Chances"

Cast in the emotionally touching drama "Powder"

Was a regular on the TV drama "Resurrection Blvd"

Featured in the romantic comedy "Two Can Play That Game"

Co-starred in the summer horror feature "Jeppers Creepers 2"

Played 1950s CBS news anchor, Don Hollenbeck in the George Clooney-directed “Goodnight, and Good Luck”

Played Vice President Hal Gardner on the FOX series "24"

Cast as the Devil in the The CW series "Reaper"