Meier was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the son of Jane and John Meier. He is represented in both Canada and the United States. His Manager, Lesa Kirk is based out of Los Angeles under the company Open Entertainment. He has appeared in more than 50 other films and television programs, including MacGyver; Walker, Texas Ranger; and Psych. In 2003, Meier won the Screen Idol Award for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" for his portrayal of Matthew Shepard in The Matthew Shepard Story.
