Grew up in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Aspires to one day write and direct the fifth installment of The Karate Kid (1984), provided Ralph Macchio is not too old to perform the Crane Kick. Also aspires to one day direct the remake of the video for Night Ranger's hit, Sister Christian.

Had a cameo role in National Lampoon's Repli-Kate (2002) playing a retarded boy. Used his skills as a method actor for the 3 months prior to the role.