Born on February 21, 1961, in Rye, New York, he gained fame as a film actor in the early 1980s. He made his debut in "The Blue Lagoon" (1980) opposite Brooke Shields, earning a Golden Globe nomination. He became a teen idol, appearing in "The Pirate Movie" (1982) and "A Night in Heaven" (1983). Although his later career included television roles and smaller film projects, he remains best known for his early work in romantic and adventure films.