While in Chicago, Rouse met Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello. After performing in a number of Second City productions, Rouse moved to New York with Sedaris and Dinello. Together they put up a play by the talented family, Amy and David Sedaris, titled "Stitches," which they performed at New York's LaMama Theatre.

During the mid-'90s, Rouse teamed up with Sedaris and Dinello again to develop a half-hour sketch comedy series for HBO/Downtown Productions called "Exit 57," which ran for two seasons and received five CableACE nominations for best writing, performing and comedy series. His other television credits include guest appearances on "Home Improvement" and "Spin City"; and co-starring roles in several made-for-television movies, including "In the Company of Darkness" with Helen Hunt and "In the Shadow of a Killer."

Rouse's feature film work includes "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," "Rudy," and the independent films, "Sweethearts" and "The Ad Man." In February, 1998, he wrote, directed and starred in the independent film, "McClintock's Peach," which also features Janeane Garofalo, Kristin Johnston, Ben Stiller, Mike Myers and Richard Kind. The film is awaiting distribution.

Rouse currently lives in New York.

Personal Information

Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN
Birthdate: August 6

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