Born on July 23, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, he is an accomplished actor, director, and producer. He gained fame for his role as Dr. Peter Benton on the hit TV series "ER," earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. A graduate of Juilliard and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, his career spans various film and television projects. Beyond acting, he has directed episodes of popular series like "Law & Order" and "Chicago P.D." He is also an author, known for his thriller novels.