Has extensive theatre experience, has coached actors for theatre, and directed several plays.
Was a long-standing member of Shakespeare in the Park, and was in the first full-length, literally translated Spanish production of 'Romeo and Juliet' ('Romeo y Julieta') in Florida.
Graduated from the prestigious Stella Adler Studio in Los Angeles.
Of Cuban-Venezuelan descent.
An avid animal lover and actively belongs to the World Wildlife Fund, Defenders of Wildlife, and Greenpeace.
Opened the production company Welcome Home Productions LLC as an homage to his mother, who had opened an investment corporation by a similar name.