I was a shy, quiet kid. I was happiest playing by myself with my toys, rather than hanging around people.

The following year he starred in the action comedy Kuffs another successful film which garnered him many positive reviews. Slater had taken a role in the film planned to be filled by Phoenix after the latter died in 1993. a.

Slater was married to Ryan Haddon between 2000 and 2005 and they had two children together. In the 1990s Slater starred in many successful big budget films including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles Broken Arrow and Hard Rain. He was also featured in the cult film True Romance.