This fall, in addition to "The Practice," Livingston will star as Captain Lewis Nixon in HBO's "Band Of Brothers." This 10-part mini-series is based on the best-selling novel by Stephen Ambrose and is executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Later this year he'll co-star in "Adaptation" for Spike Jonze, opposite Nicolas Cage and Meryl Streep.

In 1999 Livingston starred in the cult hit "Office Space" for director Mike Judge, opposite Jennifer Aniston. In the film Livingston played a disgruntled young office worker caught in a thankless job who, along with his co-workers, strikes back against the corporate rat race. Mike Judge also wrote the film, as derived from his animated piece, "Milton."

That year Livingston also starred in New Line Cinema's provocative drama, "Body Shots." Directed by Michael Cristofer ("Gia") and written by Dave McKenna ("American History X"), the film is about a group of eight friends who find that a wild, drunken night has legal and moral consequences. Livingston's other film credits include "The Big Brass Ring," costarring William Hurt and Miranda Richardson, the Miramax hit film "Swingers," "Ink" and the critically acclaimed independent film "The Low Life."

Livingston also starred as the romantic lead opposite Cara Buono and Amanda Peet in "Two Ninas." The film was featured at the 1999 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, and was selected as the Closing Night film at the Gen Art Festival in New York City. On television Livingston starred opposite Jenna Elfman and Molly Ringwald in ABC's "Townies."

Raised in Iowa, Livingston went on to Yale University where he earned his BA in Theater Studies and English Literature. During his turn at Yale he performed at the Williamstown Theater Festival. Soon after graduating, Livingston moved to Chicago where he landed roles in a number of theater productions, including shows at the Goodman Theater.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HOMETOWN: Marion, Iowa
BIRTHDATE: June 5

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