Born in California, Walsh spent the first 10 years of his life traveling the world with his parents, who worked in the U.S. Foreign Service. After settling in Washington, D.C., the teen began appearing in high-school and professional stage productions, eventually landing a recurring role on the sitcom
Kate & Allie. Film parts followed with his debut in the 1989 comedy
Loverboy. In 1996, he starred in
Eden with his current wife, Joanna Going, although he was married to actress Melora Walters at the time. His years of solid work impressed
Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy enough to write a star-making part specifically for him.
Dylan Walsh Fast Facts:
- Born during a stopover in L.A. while his parents, who worked for the U.S. Foreign Service, were on their way to the U.S. Embassy in Ghana.
- Spent childhood in East Africa, Indonesia and India.
- Started acting in high school.
- After landing a part in a Schoolbreak Special, earned a recurring role on the sitcom Kate & Allie.
- Once dated Julia Roberts.
- Though working steadily in movies and on television, his star rose while playing a plastic surgeon on the graphic cutting-edge drama Nip/Tuck.
- Dylan Walsh Relationships:
- Alison Walsh - Sister
- Joanna Going - Wife (separated)
- Joanna Marie Walsh - Daughter
- Melora Walters - Ex-wife
- Stella Haven Walsh - Daughter
- Thomas Charles Walsh - Son
- Amelie Belle - Daughter
- College:
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (BA in English)