In high school, elected president of American Legion Boys Nation, a week-long program on American government; also won a state championship in speech and debate
Majored in history at Harvard University
First gained notice as motor-mouthed cabbie Jimmy McBride in a series of early-'90s MTV promos, on which he collaborated with former Harvard classmates Clay Tarver, a screenwriter, and filmmaker/former Lemonheads bassist Jesse Peretz
Made his big-screen debut in the 1992 thriller Sneakers
Best known for his early-2000s Fox sitcom Grounded for Life
Starred on several short-lived series following the end of Grounded in 2005, including Knights of Prosperity, Life and Terriers
Has been a runner since childhood and completed the New York and Boston marathons
Has regularly played with the Los Angeles amateur soccer team Hollywood United
Awards
2000Sundance Film Festival-Special Jury Prize for Acting (Dramatic):winner