Became interested in acting as an English major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, when he played Bolingbroke in a production of Shakespeare's Richard II
Trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco
Has portrayed numerous political figures, including president of the United States on 24 (2005-2010) and a senator on Big Love (2011)
These roles should come easily for him—his father served as mayor of Burlington, WI
Awards
2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:nominated
2006Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:nominated