Born:
March 11, 1981
Birthplace: Grants Pass, Oregon, United States
Trivia:
The youngest of four children. While still in high school, landed the role of Philip the Apostle in a regional tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. After graduation he rejected acceptance to several colleges and conservatories, including the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, and moved to Los Angeles. At the age of 20, landed his breakout role as Julian Sark on Alias. Often mistaken as British, as two of his most recognizable roles, Sark on Alias and Takezo Kensei/Adam Monroe on Heroes, required him to speak with a British accent. Occasionally fills in as lead singer in Band From TV, featuring his Alias and Heroes co-star, Greg Grunberg. Plays Elena's biological father on The Vampire Diaries, even though he's only eight years older than actress Nina Dobrev.