Appeared in his first national commercial at age 12
Made his Broadway debut in the 1981 musical I Remember Mama
Cowrote the story for the 1995 Beverly Hills, 90210 episode "Sentenced to Life," which included an Emmy-nominated guest appearance by Milton Berle (the only Emmy nod the show received in its 10 seasons)
Met former wife and 1997 Playboy Playmate Nikki Schieler when she appeared as an extra on Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1995
In 2004, began part-time employment as a control specialist in California's judicial system
Played himself in the 2005 action movie Domino
Competed in Season 4 of Dancing With the Stars, making it to the semifinals with partner Cheryl Burke
Auditioned in 2007 to succeed Bob Barker as the host of The Price Is Right, but the job ultimately went to Drew Carey
Has lent his voice to animated series such as Biker Mice From Mars, The Mighty Ducks and Godzilla