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. Aron Eckhart was Darren Aronofsky's choice for James Gordon for the doomed "Batman: Year One" project. Frequently cast by director Neil LaBute.
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