Was the only cast-member of Baywatch (1989) who actually worked as an L.A. County lifeguard, having entered this profession at the age of 10 (he was a Santa Monica Junior Lifeguard).
Worked as a Los Angeles County public lifeguard for more than 20 years. His elder brother was also an L.A. County lifeguard.
A former Iron Man competitor.
In 2011, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Initially, he was paid the legal minimum of $350 a day for his role on Baywatch.
He and his wife Sarah have two children, Chris and Emily.
Born on exactly the same date as "Mannequin" star Kim Cattrall.