At the age of 15 he wrote actor James Remar a letter seeking advice
about the entertainment business. The actor wrote back and explained
the many challenges of acting and how to pursue a career.
Studied acting with Stella Adler at the Stella Adler Conservatory Of Acting West in Los Angeles in 1987.
Once lived in singer Rick James's guesthouse in 1991
His first lead role was starring in the David Mamet play "The Frog
Prince" when he was 15 years old.