Born and raised in a small mountain town in British Columbia, Canada. Graduated high school and moved to Vancouver, BC to pursue acting and screenwriting. Trained at several studios around the city to further hone his craft. Was a forestry firefighter for 6 years - 4 years as a crew member and 2 years as a crew leader. Continued writing throughout but left firefighting to fully commit to acting. Also works as a carpenter. Studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in Los Angeles. Never stop learning.