Born on June 5, 1974, in Cerritos, California, he began his acting career as a child, gaining fame with roles in TV series such as "St. Elsewhere" and "Our House." He became widely recognized for his portrayal of Matthew Cooper on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." Beyond acting, he is a clinical psychologist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, having publicly come out in 2001. He retired from acting in 2015 to focus on his career in psychology and advocacy work.