Texan actor's first big role was in Dazed and Confused and he has since made quite a reputation for himself in comedies and dramas.
He appeared in a variety of television commercials before garnering critical success as Wooderson in Dazed and Confused.
He played a lawyer in the film, A Time To Kill, he defended the character played by Samuel L. Jackson.
Dated actress Sandra Bullock from 1996 to 1998, later had two children with the model, Camilla Alves.
He starred in The Wedding Planner with Jennifer Lopez.