Was born and raised in Honeoye Falls, New York, a suburb of
Rochester.
Resides in Los Angeles with his wife Virginia.
Graduated from the Actor's Conservatory at Purchase, New York under the Mentorship of George Morrison. His classmates and fellow company members included Stanley Tucci, Ving Rhames and Havilland Morris.
Studied many years in Carnegie Hall Studio #808 with the late master teacher Fred Kareman.
Was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and an Airborne Ranger.
