He was portrayed by actor Thorsten Kaye from May 20, 2004 to November 19, 2010; Thorsten returned to the role on August 5, 2011 to September 23, 2011. In 2006, the character was reported by newspaper Chicago Sun-Times as one of the male television character romantically desired by their female readers, and is considered one of television's anti-heroes.
The actor portraying the character, Thorsten Kaye, appeared in the role from May 20, 2004 to November 19, 2010; he reprised the role from August 5, 2011 to September 23, 2011. The character was deemed one of the most desired male television characters by female viewers in 2006 and is considered a popular anti-hero on television.