| Was actress Marley Shelton's date to her high-school prom. |
| Has an identical-twin brother, who appeared as a malevolent double of his character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the episode "The Replacement." |
| His first professional acting gig was a Clearasil commercial. |
| Aspired to be a pro baseball player while growing up, but an arm injury derailed his dream. |
| Gave up on show business after two years of acting. Three years later, he gave it a second shot and landed the role of Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer within a week. |
| Took up acting in order to overcome his stuttering. |