An American actor, born on April 20, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. His mother is English and Northern Irish, while his father is of Italian origin. His brothers are Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence. He attended the University of Southern California. He was recognized as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by "People" magazine. He is known for his roles in Blossom (1990-1995), Brotherly Love (1995-1997), and Melissa & Joey (2010-2015).