Son of 70s singer-turned-TV producer Shaun Cassidy and Ann Pennington; grandson of Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones; nephew of David Cassidy, Patrick Cassidy, Ryan Cassidy and Janice Pennington.

Has 7 siblings: sisters Jessica, Caitlin, Juliet, Lila and Mairin and brothers Caleb and Roan.

Graduated on May 20th, 2007 from Boston University, with a bachelor of science degree in communications, television and motion pictures.