But I'd say the way they repeatedly talk about him as having a long career in Hollywood, and Stroman noting how he didn't come in with a "hollywood attitude" makes it sound like he was somewhat known in TV and film at the time of his casting. Obviously not a star, not a big star of any notable movies or the lead of a tv show centered around him, but it seems like some did know who he was. Definitely unknown in theater though.
However it is VERY possible at the time I personally had him confused in my head with Scott Bakula. Ha.
He had leading or large roles in two high profile films (among others) prior to his Broadway debut: The Long Kiss Goodnight and The Thirteenth Floor plus appearances on TV shows like Wings, Newhart, Murphy Brown, Mad About You, and others.
Actually I used to confuse him with Scott Bakula also.
