- 2006: Cast as Agent Derek Morgan on the CBS drama "Criminal Minds"
- 2005: Starred in the feature adaption of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" based on a play of the same name written by Tyler Perry who also co-stares
- 2001: Toured the USA in the musical play "The Fabric of a Man" by David E Talbert
- 2001: Co-starred in "The Brothers"
- 1999: Served as host of the syndicated music series "Soul Train"
- 1998: Co-starred in "Butter"; debuted on HBO in lieu of a theatrical release
- 1998: Cast in featured role in the CBS miniseries "Mama Flora's Family"
- 1997: Film acting debut, "Hav Plenty"
- 1995: Was featured in the music video for "How Many Ways" sung by Toni Braxton
- 1994: Appeared in role of Malcolm Winters on "The Young and the Restless" (CBS); won Daytime Emmy in 2000
- 1970: Family settled in Denmark; learned Danish as a first language (dates approximate)
- Born in Northern California
- Returned to California, eventually settling in Palo Alto in 1984
- Appeared in GQ; spotted by agent who recommended him for role on "The Young and the Restless"
- After college, moved to NYC to pursue a modeling career when a shoulder injury derailed dreams of a pro baseball career
- At age 18, while in college, launched a career as a model
- Following parents' separation, moved to Bahrain with his mother; later traveled extensively before returning to USA c. 1976




