Trivia

Introduced his friend, James Gandolfini, to acting by having James accompany him to his acting class.

He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Rutgers University (Mason Gross School of Arts) in 1985.

Graduated from Rutgers University (1985)

Cast as "Dr. Frankenstein" for Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein", set to open in fall 2007 on Broadway. (June 2007)

still appearing in "Young Frankenstein" on Broadway as Doctor Frederick von Frankenstein. (September 2008)

Appeared in 6 episodes of Desperate Housewives (2004) during Season 1 and will return to the show as a series regular for Season 2. (May 2005)

Won Broadway's 1999 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for a revival of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown". He was again nominated in the same category in 2001 for "The Producers", the new Mel Brooks musical.

Has had minor supporting roles in two movies, where he screams at Russell Crowe: The Insider (1999) and American Gangster (2007).

Has two daughters: Ali Kendall and Eller (b. 2001).

Starring as Leo Bloom in "The Producers" on Broadway. (July 2006)

His second daughter Eller was born the same day as the first preview for 'The Producers.'.

Nephew of Peter Bart

Back in The Producers as Leo Bloom on December 19th (December 2006)

Cousin of Colby P. Bart.