Graduated from Manhattan College in 1987 with a degree in Finance. He
worked in bank operations from 1988 to 1993.
Obtained a certificate from New York University's School of Continuing
and Professional Studies (Filmmaking) in 1992. Studied at the Lee
Strasberg Theatre Institute in 1994.
Is a cancer survivor (1995.)
Joined the US Army reserve in 1994, had to retire in 1995 due to the
cancer, but returned in the Spring of 2001. Is a veteran of Operation
Iraqi Freedom (2003) and Operation Noble Eagle.
Is Italian-American and is conversational in Italian.