During the shooting of The Cutting Edge (1992), D.B. spent over two months in figure skate training with his co-star Moira Kelly. They became close friends and remain so to this day.
Originally went with his initials "D.B." because every single version of his given name was already 'taken' by other screen actors in the Screen Actors Guild.
Attended the Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana. Received his Bachelor's degree in Drama from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts (1985).
When filming Strange Luck (1995) in Vancouver, Canada, D.B. was roommates with Vancouver Canucks (now Carolina Hurricanes) defenseman Bret Hedican. Some other members of the Canucks appeared as extras in an episode of the series.