Born in 1976 in Asheville, North Carolina, he is an American actor and director known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained early recognition for roles in "All the Real Girls" and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford." He starred in the TV series "Parks and Recreation" as Mark Brendanawicz. A graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, he continues to work across various genres, maintaining a presence in both independent films and mainstream productions.