Son of character actor Lane Smith and Sydnee Balaber.
From age six to eleven, everyday after school, he spent his time on the TV set of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993). There, he watched his Dad's passion for acting and discovered his passion to be involved with any aspect of a production.
Attended New York University at Tisch Drama, Lee Strasberg Institute.
His first Best Actor Nomination was at Method Fest 2007 for his role of "Alex" in Indecent (2007).