He played lead guitar and keyboards in rock bands from the age of 15
until around 30, before getting involved in movies.
Family owned a luncheonette which they operated together for 41 years.
Parents: Anne & Peter Coutoupis.
Earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.
Has one sister, Maria DeVille.
Making the transition from musician to actor, worked as a club DJ for a
short while.
Back in high school, was nicknamed Strat, for his expertise with the
Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Played in a band called "Twist" around Southern Florida, and once opened
for Pat Travers. On several occasions, "Twist" would share the stage
with a band called "The Kids," which featured Johnny Depp.