Landed his first role opposite Whoopi Goldberg in "Fatal Beauty" 18
months after deciding on becoming an actor. Four days after wrapping
that film he landed the series "Tour of Duty."
Graduated from Venice High School the same year that "Grease" was
filmed.
His directorial debut short film "At Face Value" qualified for the 1999
Academy Award Best Live Action Short, but missed out on the nomination.