May 9, 1961

Wheeling, West Virginia, USA

Was a licensed hairstylist.<br/>

Is a part owner of a club in Seattle called the Fenix Underground.<br/>

Resides in Seattle, Washington. [2002]<br/>

Plays guitar and piano.<br/>

Earned an Emmy nomination for playing quirky disc jockey Chris Stevens on "Northern Exposure" (1990) for five years.<br/>

Developed sexy hunk status as Sarah Jessica Parker's former fiance, Aidan, on TV's "Sex and the City" (1998) and as Nia Vardalos's avid suitor in the box-office film comedy smash My Big Fat ... ... (read more...) Greek Wedding (2002). Was the only lead in the movie to turn down the TV spinoff.<br/>

Did a slew of tv commercials in his early days, including a stint as spokesman for Ford Motor Company.<br/>

Came to California from the hills of West Virginia and worked as a steel laborer for six years until a back injury forced him to look elsewhere. He took to taking drama classes at a local Los Angeles college.<br/>

He is a vegetarian.<br/>

Due to his commitment to "Lucky" (2003), wasn't able to reprise his My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) role (Ian Miller) in the movie's spin-off, "My Big Fat Greek Life" (2003).<br/>

Good friends with Daryl Hannah.<br/>

Lives with his girlfriend Bo Derek in Seattle.<br/>

Will be releasing his debut album, a blend of country and Southern rock, in April of 2006.<br/>

He met girlfriend Bo Derek on a blind date.<br/>