Raised in Minnesota

Moved to Los Angeles following his senior year in high school

Discovered in a talent competition in Los Angeles

Acted in an episode of the WB sitcom "Unhappily Ever After"

Made TV-movie debut in the fact-based drama "Born Into Exile" (NBC)

Guest starred on the ABC sitcom "Something So Right"

Breakthrough role, playing misogynistic bully Steve Stifler in the popular teen comedy "American Pie"

Played an awkward class clown in the teen thriller "Final Destination"

Co-starred in Todd Phillip's comedy feature "Road Trip"

Reprised role as Stifler in the sequel "American Pie 2"

Appeared in Kevin Smith's "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"

Co-starred opposite Chow Yun-Fat in "Bulletproof Monk"

Once again played Stifler in the summer sequel "American Wedding"

Featured in Todd Phillips' comedy "Old School"

Cast opposite Johnny Knoxville, as Luke and Bo Duke, in the big-screen adaptation of "The Dukes of Hazzard"

Appeared with Billy Bob Thornton in "Mr. Woodcock"

Appeared in Richard Kelly's ensemble feature "Southland Tales"

Co-starred with Paul Rudd in the comedy feature "Role Models"

Lent his voice to the animated film "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs"