Born in Los Angeles The campus of the High School he attended contained a Public Access TV Station that allowed him to produce, direct, write and appear as on-screen talent for various shows that were broadcast to the community. He attended Los Angeles Valley College, intending to become either a camera person or director.

While there, he became a Disc Jockey for the College radio station that was broadcast to the San Fernando Valley and became one half of the on-air morning comedy team. He also wrote and performed many radio plays and sketches. He began studying acting with various schools and instructors including Stella Adler and well-established character actor Bruce Glover.