Actor Bruce Thomas briefly portrayed Batman in the General Motors OnStar commercials which aired in 2001. He played the same character for the pilot and premiere of WB's Birds of Prey. His other television credits include Beverly Hills 90210 where he played Carl Schmidt, Port Charles where he played Dr. Joshua Locke and Enterprise where he played Reptilian Soldier. He also appeared in Providence, The Bold and the Beautiful, E-Ring and Weeds. In 2007, Thomas was cast for the role of Stephen Trager on ABC Family's Kyle XY. His film credits include Legally Blonde and Babysitter Wanted.

Stephen Trager is played by Bruce Thomas in the series Kyle XY. Stephen is the husband of Nicole and the father of their children, Lori and Josh. One day, his wife asked him if she could take home a mysterious boy from the Juvenile Detention Center where she works as a therapist. He agreed and was drawn to a web of mystery as the newcomer in the household, Kyle, had no recollection of his past, nor did he have a bellybutton. Together, the family is to uncover the mystery behind their young John Doe, Kyle.