Attended Park High School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota with Seann William Scott.
Was roommate with Eion Bailey while studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.
Began making movies in 4th grade when his mother "borrowed" VHS equipment from the St. Paul School District over holidays and summer vacations.
Is of Mexican and Norwegian descent.
Was on a short list of actors under consideration for acceptance into the prestigious Juilliard theatre program in 2000. The rate of acceptance to the drama school is about 2%.
Starring as Jaguar in the stage play "Earthquake Sun", by Luis Valdez at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. (April 2004)
Pasadena, CA, USA: At the AOF International Film Festival with his film The Final Lesson (2005) which is an Official Selection at the prestigious event. (July 2010)