[4] Helmuth studied at the University of Southern California's School of Dramatic Arts, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1999 as the recipient of USC's Jack Nicholson Award for outstanding actor.
[2] Helmuth worked in film and television following his graduation from the University of Southern California, including Garfield: The Movie in 2004.
In 2005, Helmuth appeared in the Farrelly brothers' romantic comedy, Fever Pitch, as Troy, the best friend and sidekick of Jimmy Fallon's character.
Helmuth was best known for his lead role as Father David Keane in the 2012 horror film, The Devil Inside, directed by William Brent Bell.
[1][2] In addition to his spot on Alias, Helmuth's television credits included guest roles on NCIS (2006), Bones (2012), Rizzoli & Isles (2012), Perception (2013), and Battle Creek (2015).