His father wanted him to be a professional golfer.
Was fascinated with acting and theatre at a young age when his elementary class went to see a production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at a near by high school.
He is of Lithuanian descent.
Won the Jeff Norton Award for "Outstanding Featured Actor" in Tampa, FL for the character of Arnold Epstein in Biloxi Blues.
Is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers.