He is an actor who has appeared in such movies as "Lions for Lambs", "Smokin' Aces", "Collateral", "Corky Romano", "Cop Land", "The Great White Hype", 'Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story", "Fire in the Sky", "Aspen Extreme", "Late for Dinner", "Race for Glory", "Going Overboard", "Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story", "Miracle Mile" and "Never on Tuesday". As well, he has appeared on the television show "Chicago Hope" (Dr. Billy Kronk), among various guest appearances. As well, he has written and directed such movies as "Splinter Cell" (also executive produced, "Friday Night Lights", "Wonderland" (and TV show) and "Very Bad Things". His father is journalist Buzz Bissinger.