Born and raised in Newport RI. of Irish heritage, he realized from an early age that he enjoyed entertaining people with his offbeat sense of humor. His first acting experience came as a high school freshman when he performed in a school play. He immediately fell in love with the entire theater experience. That feeling of exhilaration after the final curtain came down is one that never left him. After graduating he decided to put that on hold to join the Army and serve his country.