He was a successful actor and a model
Baywatch’s Jack ‘J.D.’ Darius, played by Michael Bergin, is his most well-known role. His modeling career began when he walked the catwalks for Sonia Rykiel and continued with stints at Valentino, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferre, Yves Saint Laurent, and Donna Karen.
Over the course of three years, he served as the face of Claiborne for Men. As a model, he has starred in campaigns for Kellogg’s and Bacardi Rum as well as for L’Oreal and Maybelline.