American film actor who played major roles in the 2004 film, The Notebook, the 2002 film, John Q, the 1998 film, High Art. He also appeared in Home Alone 3 and Ripper.
He debuted at age 20 in the 1983 TV movie, Sessions.
He has also had guest television roles, most notably making more than 10 appearances on Law & Order.
He married singer Cyndi Lauper in 1991. He and Lauper have a son named Dex.
His son's godmother is Patti Labelle.