The first job he got after moving from Chicago to Los Angeles was Prison Break, which filmed in Chicago.
Worked as a waiter with Kate Walsh at the Bucktown's Café du Midi in Chicago before they were cast opposite one another in Private Practice.
Was in a motorcycle accident with friend Nick Offerman when both were living in Chicago and appearing together in the play A Clockwork Orange at the Steppenwolf Theater.
Was cast as the character of Burke in Grey's Anatomy before Isaiah Washington, but had to turn down the role when filming of the film Be Cool got extended.
The role of Leo on Scandal was written specifically for him.