SAM JAEGER of NBC's PARENTHOOD!

Published: Nov. 9, 2010, 2:30 p.m.

b'Sam Jaeger\\u2019s inherent talent and carefully selected roles have him poised to arrive as a major leading man in Hollywood. Jaeger could most recently seen in the second season of the television show \\u201cEli Stone.\\u201d

Jaeger played Dennis in the feature film \\u201cCatch & Release,\\u201d also starring Jennifer Garner and Kevin Smith. Additionally, Jaeger has such credits as the TV movie \\u201cThe Riverman,\\u201d opposite Carey Elwes and Bruce Greenwood and the indy hit \\u201cLucky Number Slevin\\u201d opposite Bruce Willis and Josh Hartnett. \\u201cSlevin\\u201d was seen at Sundance Film Festival in 2006 and opened nationally to critical acclaim.

Recently, Jaeger wrapped production on his feature directorial debut, \\u201cTake Me Home,\\u201d which he wrote, directed and starred in along with Amber Jaeger, Victor Garber and Bree Turner.

Jaeger began his professional career in New York while attending college, landing a guest-starring role on \\u201cLaw & Order.\\u201d He also spent several seasons doing theater in New York before making the move to Los Angeles. Once in LA he landed parts in two feature films, \\u201cTraffic\\u201d and \\u201cBehind Enemy Lines.\\u201d After those standout roles, he won the powerful role opposite Bruce Willis and Colin Farrell in \\u201cHart\\u2019s War.\\u201d

In the years following, Jaeger built up an impressive television resume, including roles in such hits as \\u201cER,\\u201d \\u201cCSI,\\u201d \\u201cThe West Wing,\\u201d \\u201cNYPD Blue,\\u201d \\u201cScrubs,\\u201d \\u201cThat\\u2019s Life\\u201d and \\u201cGirls Club.\\u201d

In addition to his film and small screen credits, Jaeger has also co-written and co-produced two short films. The first of which, \\u201cQuiz Bowl,\\u201d caught the eye of actress Kate Bosworth who later agreed to star in his next short, \\u201cAdvantage Hart.\\u201d \\u201cHart\\u201d had its premiere at the Hollywood Film Festival and then toured on the film festival circuit.'