Charismatic, toothy Australian actor who started out as Mike in TV's
Neighbours before graduating to the big screen in Priscilla, Queen of
the Desert and a little seen biopic of Errol Flynn. As the ambitious,
bespectacled Ed Exley in Curtis Hanson's L.A.Confidential, he won
critical plaudits for the intensity and intelligence of his portrayal
alongside beefier compatriot Russell Crowe. Since then he lost
exposure in the unsuccessful Ravenous, in spite of his solid leading
role, and regained it somewhat with a strong supporting one in William
Friedkin's Rules of Engagement.
