As a teenager he collected James Taylor's and Styx's tapes/records.

Is a longtime friend of Aimee Mann.

On an episode of "ER" (1994), he sang a song made popular by the rock group Styx, "Come Sail Away," when his TV wife gave birth to a baby girl. In real-life, growing up as a teenager, he was a big fan of Styx.

His wife, Jeanine, is a respected & renowned make-up artist who also founded the Stila cosmetics line.

Owns his production company, Aviator Films

Moved to Manhattan, New York, in 2002

Honda Civic was his very first car.

Had lived on the same street that Lily Tomlin, Nicolas Cage and Patricia Arquette resided on.

Is a big fan of "South Park" (1997).

Was approached by Michael Crichton (author of "Jurassic Park") and producer John Wells to star in a two-hour pilot called "ER" (1994) after playing a lawyer in The Client (1994).

Is a big fan of race car driving.

His parents wouldn`t allow him to watch prime-time TV as a teenager.

His grandfather designed Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s.

Named "The Sexiest Man" in a prime-time series [1997].

Left his role in the 8th season of "ER" (1994) to spend more time with his family. Co-star, Noah Wyle did the same in the 10th season (though he has returned sporadically since).

Is good friends with James Garner.

Is a big fan of "South Park" (1997). And Race Car driving.

Had watched every single Gene Kelly musical, which led him to becoming "a song and dance man".

Plays basketball with friend George Clooney, who also co-starred with him on "ER" (1994).

Spends every Thanksgiving with Helen Hunt.

Is currently on the Board of Cure For Autism Now Foundation.

At 16, he appeared in dozens of plays

Has a cat named Nitro.

Was raised in "The Riviera", Santa Barbara`s answer to Beverly Hills. His family belonged to the Riviera Country Club.

When he was a teenager, studied ballet with his childhood friend Eric Stoltz in Santa Barbara, California, so that "they could meet girls."

His wife, Jeanine Lobell, is a respected & renowned make-up artist who also founded the Stila cosmetics line.

Has four children: Son Bailey (b. 1994), daughters Esme and Wallis born in September of 2000, and daughter, Poppy (b. 2002).

Attended San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, California and graduated in 1980 (as stated on wall of fame plaque in auditorium).

Graduated from University of Southern California with a BA in drama [1986 - 88]

Dated Meg Ryan

Grew up and went to school with Eric Stoltz.

Is an honorary board member of Access Theatre, a repertory acting company comprised of disabled artists. A documentary he directed about this group has received several awards and is being distributed in high schools around the United States.

Nominated for best actor by the Viewers for Quality Television.

Named as "Favorite Male Television Performer in a Series" by the People`s Choice Awards.

Nominated as "Best Actor" by Cable Ace for his part in "Sexual Healing" (2006).