In the mid-80’s he graduated with a BFA in Theater of the Catholic University of America. Since then, he began working as an actor, and has developed his career in film, theater and television.
His debut before the cameras was in 1993, when he had a participation in the comedy starring Jack Lemmon Y Walter Matthau: “Two grumpy old men”.
Since then, it has been seen in movies like “Beautiful girls“, with Matt dillon Y Annabeth gish; the thriller “Fargo“, with William H. Macy Y Steve Buscemi; the drama “Fanatic (The Fan)“, with Robert De Niro, Wesley snipes Y Ellen barkin; “Volcano“, with Tommy lee jones Y Anne Heche as protagonists; “Face to face (Face / Off)”, In which he worked together with John Travolta Y Nicolas Cage; “Red Hot“, with Bruce Willis Y Alec baldwin; “The minus man“, with Owen wilson Y Dennis Haysbert; the dramatic comedy “To any other place“, starring Susan Sarandon Y Natalie Portman; “Something almost perfect“, with Madonna Y Rupert everett; and others like “The bubble boy“,”Confidence“,”Mission without permission“,”Zodiac“,”Gran torino” Y “Love happens”.
His latest works for this medium include the films “Hesher“, next to Natalie Portman Y Rainn wilson, “Sympathy for Delicious” with Mark Ruffalo, Orlando Bloom Y Juliette Lewis and in “Shutter Island”, In which he works together with Leonardo Dicaprio, Michelle Williams Y Ben kingsley. He is also part of the cast of comedies “Highland park” Y “Paul”, Which are currently in the post-production stage.
On the small screen, he is remembered for his role as Steve Carey on “The Drew Carey Show“, And also had regular participations in”The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire”, Where he played Major Garrett Shaw during 2003, it was Varlyn stroud on “Carnivàle”, Steve Sharpe on “Close to Home”Between 2005 and 2006, and the Captain James Embry on “K-Ville”Between 2007 and 2008.
He also had guest appearances in “Murder One“,”Frasier“,”The Practice“,”From the Earth to the Moon“,”Star Trek: Voyager“,”The West Wing of the White House“,”American Dad!“,”Big love” Y “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation“, among other. He currently plays the Det. Bud morris in the new ABC series, “Body of Proof“.
Likewise, it could be seen in the telefilms “Shaughnessy“,”Voice from the Grave“,”Tuesdays with Morrie” Y “Live from Baghdad ”, among others.
Regarding his personal life, he has been married since 1997 to Brenda wehle.