Tim DeKay made his acting debut as Lawrence Deon on the TV series SeaQuest DSV in 1995. Since then, he has appeared in over 60 movies and TV series, including Everwood, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Tell Me You Love Me, where he was one of the main cast members. He now stars as FBI Agent Peter Burke on USA Network's White Collar, alongside Matthew Bomer.
DeKay, who earned his MFA at Rutgers University, where he also met his wife actress Elisa Taylor, appeared in shows like Seinfeld, Caroline in the City and Party of Five during the early part of his acting career. On the big screen, he was noted for his work in Swordfish, Welcome to the Neighborhood, Randy and The Mob, Get Smart and Monster Ark, just to name a few.