Trivia

Is an avid golfer.

Is known for his steely eyes and intensity.

Is a lifelong advocate of an organic diet and exercise.

Former jobs include construction worker, furniture builder, fitness trainer and bartender.

Prides himself as an organic farmer.

Is the creator and owner of 41 Sets, a set construction and design company based in Hollywood, CA.

Born in Philadelphia, PA.

Toured the world as a Chippendale MC. Went to Australia, South Africa, Canada, England, Scotland and throughout the US.

Is a licensed croupier.

Created a wine label, "Hollywood & Wine" with Emmy Award Winner, Valerio Ventura and partner, Candace Kita.

His aunt, Jan Minor, was Madge the Manicurist for Palmolive.

His uncle, Richard Merrill, was a famed production designer who worked with Alfred Hitchcock.

Grew up in the theater.

Father was a pianist. Mother was a singer. Grew up in a theatrical community.

As a child, painted and built sets for the local theater in Woodbury, NJ.

Always an entrepreneur, he had vending machines, hot dog carts and a vitamin supplement line at a young age.

Owned a 1957 Speedster previously owned by musician Herbie Handcock.

Recently climbed Machu Picchu in Peru with Emmy Award nominated production designer, Dave Blass. This journey was profiled in Viva Glam Magazine.

Has been compared to actors Rob Lowe and Guy Pierce.

Favorite actor is Tom Hanks.

Favorite actress is Charlize Theron.

Studied with William Hickey, Joel Friedman and Joe Santos.

Is a fan of the Meisner Technique.

Was a model for fitness magazines including Men's Workout and Men's Fitness.

Worked with live penguins in a bathtub for a national beer commercial.

Has been compared to the Marlboro Man.

Passion is to build homemade furniture.

Was the construction coordinator for The Man Show and Crank Yankers.

Played high school football as a linebacker.

Owns a North African Sulcata turtle named Stoffel.

Owns two African clawed frogs.

Producer for the Art Director Guild Awards.

Middle name is Thaddeus.

Was a Harlequin Romance cover model.

Producer of "The House" on FOX which won on a HAPA Award for "Best New Alternative Talk Show" in 2022.