Born on March 1, 1978, in Dallas, Texas, he pursued a career in acting after modeling as a child. Rising to fame with his role on "Days of Our Lives," he gained further recognition on TV shows such as "Dark Angel" and "Smallville." His breakout role came with the character Dean Winchester on the long-running series "Supernatural," which solidified his status as a fan favorite. Outside of acting, he is also a director, producer, and co-owner of a brewery.