Has a degree in finance from George Washington University.

Attended the same elementary school as Ian Ziering of "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990).

Was an extra on "Saved by the Bell" (1989) at the same time as fellow actor Casper Van Dien.

Graduated from West Orange High School in West Orange, New Jersey before moving to California.

Got the role of Bailey Salinger on "Party of Five" (1994) after Jerry O'Connell pulled out, due to taking the lead in "Sliders" (1995).

Member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity.

Director Doug Liman originally did not want to cast him in Go (1999) because Katie Holmes was already in the movie, and he did not want the movie to star 2 TV actors. However, he saw him talking in a hallway with Jay Mohr and realized that the chemistry between the two would be good in the movie.

Was engaged to Alyssa Milano and, after their breakup, lived with Paula Devicq for a year.