Canadian actor Eric Johnson - no stranger to sci-fi fans after his role as Clark Kent's romantic rival on "Smallville" (CW, 2001-11) - made the leap from nemesis to hero with his title role on "Flash Gordon," (Sci Fi Channel, 2007-08). Born Aug. 7, 1979 in Edmonton, Canada, Johnson started acting as a child. His first onscreen appearance was on a 1992 episode of "Ray Bradbury Theater" (Showtime, 1985-1992), but was best remembered for his small role in "Legends of the Fall" (1994) as the younger version of Tristan, played as an adult by Brad Pitt. He went on to steady work in guest starring and supporting roles in television movies such as "Oklahoma City: A Survivor's Story" (Lifetime, 1998) and "Hollywood Wives: The New Generation" (CBS, 2003) as well as on the big screen in films such as "Texas Rangers" (2001) and "Stealing Sinatra" (2003).