About

Part of Hollywood's Brat Pack who starred in the 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire and played a lead role in Parks and Recreation. His other films include Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Killing Kennedy, and Wayne's World. He also played Senator Robert McCallister on Brothers & Sisters.

Before Fame

He began his acting career in television before landing a role as the protagonist's older brother, Sodapop Curtis, in the classic film The Outsiders.

Trivia

He directed the Lifetime thriller The Bad Seed in 2018.

Family Life

He dated Princess Stephanie of Monaco from 1986 to 1987. In 1991, he married Sheryl Berkoff, with whom he has two sons, Matthew and John.

Associated With

He starred on the American television serial drama The West Wing with Martin Sheen.