Dutton had a minor role in Soldier Soldier playing Donna Tucker's tutor and lover (4 episodes, 1994). He had a recurring role in the television series Ally McBeal as Brian Selig, a love interest of the title character. He also starred in the short-lived but critically acclaimed sitcom about the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony, Thanks which Entertainment Weekly called "the funniest new sitcom of the [1999–2000] season." He made an appearance in the Press Gang episode "Chance is a Fine Thing" as Clark Kent, Judy's jealous boyfriend.