Birthday: May 16.
Birthplace: I was born in Buffalo; then I moved to Philadelphia.
Occupation: Actor.
Current home: Los Angeles.
Marital status: Single.
Working on: I play Angel on “Buffy: The Vampire Slayer” on the WB Network (aired on WGN-Ch.9).
Car: A black 1996 Ford Explorer.
The books I’ve been reading: Marlon Brando’s autobiography and Tennessee Williams’ short stories.
Favorite pigout food: Eggs Benedict.
Favorite performers: Gregory Hines in “Jelly’s Last Jam” or the Steppenwolf ensemble.
Prized possession: A letter from my mother written from Dublin when she was vacationing there, and a cane that had belonged to my grandfather.
Personal hero: My father. Everywhere I looked, he was there. That was very important to me. I’m fortunate to have such a close family.
Favorite childhood memory: When I was about 6, I planted watermelon seeds and I was determined they’d grow. We went away for the weekend, and when we came back, there was a huge watermelon, placed, of course, by my father.
People always think I’m: When my hair is short, Matt Dillon.
Nobody knows I’m: Never bored.
I wish I could stop: Homelessness and poverty.
I’ve never been able to: See a great white shark close up.
I’d give anything to meet: Bette Davis in a diner.
The worst time in my life: The six months I spent parking cars in Los Angeles when I was trying to get into show business.
If I weren’t an actor, I’d be: An architect.
If I’ve learned anything, it’s: Always smile.
The three words that best describe me: Dashing, passionate and daring.
