John Slattery was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Joan .
(April 1998): Engaged to Talia Balsam.
Son-in-law of Joyce Van Patten and the late Martin Balsam.
Is a Democrat, but portrays a Republican in "Jack & Bobby" .
Received his B.F.A. from Catholic University of America in 1984.
John and Talia were married on the island of Kauai in Hawaii.
Has four older sisters and one younger brother.
In the Broadway play, "Rabbit Hole," Johns character, Howie Corbett, watches videos of Becca and Howies son, Danny. The voice on the video is Johns real 5 year old son, Harry.
Nephew-in-law of Dick Van Patten and Pat Van Patten.
Enjoys surfing.
Irish-American.
The first to play the role of Michael Cassidy, the ex-husband of the title character on "Judging Amy". The role was later taken over by Richard Burgi. Burgi and Slattery later both played recurring guest roles on "Desperate Housewives" but never appeared in the same episode. Slattery played Victor Lang, Gabbys love interest on "Desperate Housewives" for 14 episodes in 2007. Burgi played Karl Mayer, Susans ex-husband for 46 episodes in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2009 but was absent from the show during Johns run.
(January 2006) Appearing on Broadway in "Rabbit Hole". The play also stars Cynthia Nixon and Tyne Daly.
(March 2007) Currently guest-starring on "Desperate Housewives" as "Victor Lang", a new love interest for "Gabrielle Solis".
(July 2007) Currently starring on AMCs critically acclaimed drama, "Mad Men" as "Roger Sterling".
The rule of surfing is never tell anyone where you go.
But the path you end up on means that you have to close a lot of doors,too.
When I first started, I was kind of surprised that anyone would ever,hire me at all. So I took everything that I was offered.
My wife tells me I need to learn to be more patient with my son.
I think the moments that are difficult for anybody are when you see what,your life could be, if only you had the courage to take the steps,needed.
I was a horrible limo driver: I ran out of gas with passengers in the,back and I used to get lost on a regular basis.
I think I gravitate towards people who express themselves in a simple,and funny way.
When I was growing up, the top movies dealt with grown-up, complex,emotions.
I think the moments that are difficult for anybody are when you see what your life could be, if only you had the courage to take the steps needed. .
