David Sutcliffe

David Sutcliffe, born on June 8, 1969, is a distinguished Canadian actor renowned for his role as Christopher Hayden, Rory Gilmore's father and Lorelai Gilmore's on-again, off-again boyfriend, in the beloved CW series Gilmore Girls.

A graduate of Victoria College at the University of Toronto in 1990, Sutcliffe studied English literature and played varsity basketball until a knee injury curtailed his athletic ambitions. To support himself during college, he worked as a waiter at the local diner, Michael's on Bay. Before making a name for himself in Hollywood, he starred in the independent film Two or Three Words, directed by Evan Georgiades.

Sutcliffe's film career includes appearances in the straight-to-DVD movie Cake alongside Heather Graham and Sandra Oh, as well as the film Testosterone with Antonio Sabato Jr. He made a notable appearance in 2003 at the end of Under the Tuscan Sun, starring alongside Diane Lane. His role as financier Ted Ammon in the TV movie Murder in the Hamptons further showcased his talent.

His television credits are extensive, featuring roles in series such as I'm with Her, Friends, Will & Grace, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He had a recurring role on Private Practice, appearing in 13 episodes between 2007 and 2009 as a police officer infatuated with Dr. Addison Montgomery. Sutcliffe also starred in the 2009 film Before You Say I Do. An avid poker player, he participated in charity events like the World Poker Tour for Hollygrove House. He was previously married to actress Julie McCullough.