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Date of Birth

23 April 1960, York, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth Name

Craig Eric Sheffer

Height

6' 2" (1.88 m)

Trivia

Graduate of York Suburban High School, York, Pennsylvania

Brother of writer Hogan Sheffer.

His hobbies are: photography, writing, and being outdoors.

In 1975 at the age 15, began competing in regional and state high school drama competitions.

In 1980 he moved to NYC at the urging of his girlfriend. But shortly after arriving he broke up with his girlfriend, lost his job and spent several weeks homeless - which included sleeping under the marble staircase in Grand Central Station. He later got back on his feet and found an agent and began getting acting jobs in commercials.

In 1985 he suffered what he described as "a nervous breakdown", and was unable to leave his home for several months.

In 1990 he claimed that he was previously diagnosed with cancer which subsequently went into remission after filming A River Runs Through It (1992).

He went to East Stroudsburg State University in East Stroudsburg, PA, to play football. He was at college for two years before he dropped out to pursue acting.

He has a daughter (with Gabrielle Anwar) Willow Anwar. She lives in Los Angeles and he goes back there as often as he can to spend time with her.

His mom's name is Anna.

He was diagnosed with cancer shortly after filming Nightbreed (1990) in England. He decided to take time off to himself after the diagnosis and traveled around Europe and India. He finally returned to the US only two weeks before beginning filming on Blue Desert (1991).

Is very interested in music and enjoys writing songs and playing the guitar.

Personal Quotes

[on acting in films] I think it's real easy to look at what's out there and get discouraged. I was never the best-looking guy, I was never the Tom Cruise-looking guy. I think the biggest thing I can say is, "Don't compare yourself". Focus on making you the best you you can be as an actor and follow your own path. You can't compare an apple to an orange. It will cause a lot of self-esteem issues.

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