Was raised in Springfield, Missouri.
Attended Kickapoo High School.
Was banned from entering China in 1997 because of his role in Seven Years in Tibet.
Dropped out of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
In high school was a member of the golf, tennis, and swim teams.
Belonged to the Key Club and the Forensics Club in High School.
Has his teeth capped.
Enjoys Architecture and Interior Design.
Is a vegetarian.
Is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. The Xi Xi chapter at The University of Missouri - Columbia.
Gained over 20 pounds of muscle for Troy.
Has taken Greek language lessons.
Owns and plays Taylor Guitars.

Movies: Fight Club, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Legends of the Fall, Meet Joe Black, Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, Ocean's Thirteen, Seven Years in Tibet, Kalifornia, Seven, Thelma & Louise, A River Runs Through It, Troy, Snatch, The Assassination of Jesse James.

TV Show Appearances: Friends, Jackass, Growing Pains, 21 Jump Street, Another World, King of the Hill