His father is a computer executive, his mother is a children's book author, and he has two brothers.
Was raised in Cupertino, California and as a teenager, lived with his family in England and Sydney, Australia.
Was engaged to actress Emily Cline, but separated from her in 1998.
Bought a motorcycle after learning to ride one for Erin Brockovich (2000).
Took three years off after high school to surf in Hawaii and to ski in France.
Enrolled as a film major at Brigham Young University, graduating in 1994.
