Richard Robert Ruccolo was born on March 2, 1972, in Marlton, New Jersey. He first discovered his love of acting after he earned the lead role in his high school's production of "Oklahoma!" After school, he left for Los Angeles, California, where he slept on a friend's sofa until he could find work as an actor. He won small roles on Beverly Hills, 90210 and The X-Files, and later starred in Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place as Pete Dunville. He now lives outside of Los Angeles and continues to win roles in movies such as All Over the Guy, The One, and Anacardium.


His favorite drink is Jack Daniels & Coke. Formerly engaged to actress Tiffani Thiessen [2001-2003].