Grew up in Southern California

Stage acting debut at the South Coast Repertory Theater in "We Bombed in New Haven"

Did six year stint in the US Air National Guard

Feature debut, "The Late Liz"

Breakout role in a feature, "Carrie"

First starring role in a feature, "Big Wednesday"

TV debut as star of fantasy series, "The Greatest American Hero"

TV-movie debut, "The Rainmaker"

Co-starred with his mother Barbara Hale in a series of Perry Mason reunion TV-movies beginning with "Perry Mason Returns"

Regular role in a series, "Our House"

Star of short-lived TV series, "Top of the Hill"

Had featured role on the short-lived series "Good Sports" (CBS)

Had recurring role on "Models Inc." (Fox)

Feature directorial debut, "The Clean and Narrow"; also co-wrote script