Career: He became well-known as the violin teacher, Ross, in the television show Party Of Five. His character became the first openly gay father on US television when he adopted a baby girl.
He was involved in social and political campaigns, but kept his sexuality private for a time.
He came out publicly as gay at the 1996 Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards. This led to much campaigning on lesbian and gays issues. He has worked for The Victory Fund which raises money for lesbian and gay candidates across the USA. He has also worked for The Human Rights Campaign and numerous local AIDS service organisations.

Filmography: Space Camp, 1986, film acting role as Banning. Intimate Encounters, 1986, television film acting role as Sean. Jaws: The Revenge, 1987, film acting role as Sean. Student Exchange, 1987, television film acting role as Rod. Goodbye Miss 4th of July, 1988, television film acting role as Henderson Kerr. Deadly Dreams, 1988, film acting role as Alex. The Karen Carpenter Story, 1989, television film acting role as Richard Carpenter. The Comeback, 1989, television film acting role as Bo. "Doogie Howser, M.D.", 1989-1991, television series acting role as Dr. Jack McGuire. Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, 1990, television film acting role as Huckleberry Finn. All-American Murder, 1992, film acting role as Doug Sawyer. "Party of Five", 1994-1997, 1999-2000, television series acting role as Ross Werkman. Is There Life Out There?, 1994, television film acting role as Joshua. The Midwife's Tale, 1995, film acting role as Sir Giles. Relax... It's Just Sex, 1998, film acting role as Vincey Sauris. Taking the Plunge, 1999, film acting role. If These Walls Could Talk 2, 2000, television film acting role as Arnold (segment '2000'). The Last Place On Earth, 2000, film acting role as Ken.

Friends & Relationships: He lives in Los Angeles and Atlanta and shares his life with his partner Richie Arpino.

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