Born and raised in Westchester County, New York, my acting career began in first grade when I took on the role of "The Christmas Elf" in Charlie Brown's Annual Christmas Party. It was my first "under five", but I stole the show when I skipped out around the Christmas Tree and knocked it clear off its stand, which was followed by my line.... "Welcome to Charlie Brown's Annual Christmas Party!" Needless to say, knocking over the Christmas Tree didn't stop me!

 

Throughout middle school and high school, I appeared in a number of plays: 50's Come Alive (Herbert); The Wizard of Oz (Mayor of the Munchkins & Oz); The Sound of Music (Max Detweiler aka "Uncle Max"); and Guys & Dolls (Angie the Ox) just to name a few.

 

In addition to having a strong desire to become an actor, I also forged a passion for the law at an early age. Starting in about the fifth grade, my mom and I frequently listened to a local radio show that would present the facts of a court case, take a commercial break and then return back with the court's ruling. My mom and I would always try to determine how the case was resolved during the commercial breaks. We were pretty much always on target!

 

Both passions stayed with me throughout high school and undergrad.

 

When I finished my undergraduate degree, I made the immediate decision to quit working full-time in order to attend law school on a full-time basis. I was living in Westchester County, so the decision was easy--Pace University School of Law.

 

In addition to my interests in acting and law, I also began competing in all natural bodybuilding competitions. Talk about work! In eight of the ten shows in which I entered, I placed within the top five of my class (bantam weight). I took the overall bantam weight class in one of the eight shows.

 

After several years of practicing law in New York, and a hiatus from acting, I received an offer from a real estate developer to come work for him in Los Angeles, California. Without even thinking about the possibility of pursuing an acting career, I accepted his offer and now call Los Angeles my home.

 

I guess the acting bug started to bite when two security guards at La Guardia Airport stopped me at the baggage check-in and kept questioning me because I "looked like someone famous from the movies." I chuckled to myself because I am always hearing how much I look like the incredibly talented Matthew Broderick. Since my arrival in LA, the comparisons are still made. (Matt, if there is ever a part you don't have time for I'd be willing to stand in for you!).

 

Within the first year of moving to Los Angeles, I found myself in acting classes almost five nights a week. My coaches instilled in me the obligation to take the audience on a believable journey. Now, I love pushing my limits to see how far I can take a character.  To me, there are no limits....just the requirement to take the audience on a believable journey!

 

What am I doing now...I am still acting, but I am also getting into writing and producing.  I created a new horror movie franchise that I am developing with one of my acting coaches and closest friends, Adrian Carr.  Adrian is a top-notch director that knows how to get the best performance out of actors.  He can definitely work magic! He will also be directing the horror movie. Keep a look out for it....it's gonna be a killer!  Aside from the horror franchise, I am also working on writing several other scripts that are in various stages.

 

In addition to my acting and writing, keep a watch out for Quantum Meruit Entertainment.  We plan on bringing you some of the most creative and best new films ever!  We intend on crossing all genres and exploring new and upcoming talent.

 

I am truly grateful!