Born in Sydney, Australia, he initially pursued a career in law before transitioning to modeling and eventually acting. He gained prominence in the Australian soap opera "Home and Away" and later moved to the United States, where he starred in the popular TV series "Charmed" as Cole Turner. He achieved further fame with his role as Dr. Christian Troy in "Nip/Tuck." Known for his work in both television and film, he has appeared in projects like the "Fantastic Four" films and various other movies and TV shows.