Washington DC, March 15 -- Actor Matthew Fox has opened up about the reason behind his lengthy break from acting, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family after years of demanding work in television and film, according to People.

Fox, best known for his role as Dr. Jack Shephard in the hit series Lost, said in a recent interview that stepping away from Hollywood was a personal decision aimed at reconnecting with his loved ones.

"I felt like it was time to engage really intensely with my family," Fox said, explaining that his busy schedule during the filming of Lost kept him away from home for long stretches, according to People.

The series, which premiered on ABC in 2004 and ran for six seasons, was filmed largely in Hawaii ...