Born on April 23, 1974, in Traverse City, Michigan, he began his career in Hollywood with guest roles on various TV shows. He gained fame in the late 1990s for his role as Matt Camden on the popular family drama "7th Heaven." His performance on the show made him a household name and led to roles in films like "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" and "Sorority Boys." Over the years, he continued to work in both television and film, balancing roles in series like "What About Brian" and "The Loudest Voice."