[2] Gant studied tap and jazz dance with the American Musical Theatre Company in Tampa, Florida.

[4] While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Gant majored in English literature with both Shakespeare and poetry concentrations.

When the firm closed its Los Angeles office shortly thereafter, Gant decided to pursue acting and performing.

[7][10][11] Gant portrayed television's first gay spy in the film, Kiss Me Deadly, which was shot on location in New Zealand.

[19][2] Gant has had guest roles on the television show Friends, where he played one of two men Phoebe was dating simultaneously.

[7][19] Gant guest starred in Melrose Place,[13] Becker,[2] several CSI-related shows,[7] Caroline in the City, and Criminal Minds.