Trivia

Holds a Master of Arts Degree from New York University

Studied with Stella Adler and at the Greenwich Young People's Theatre in London, England, UK.

Started acting at the same time, and in the same film, as Director Cameron Crowe in the recently released Orson Welles film "The Other Side of the Wind".

Auditioned for the lead role in Midnight Express. The role subsequently went to Brad Davis.

Was considered for "The Last Tycoon," Elia Kazan's last directed film.

Ran for Secretary of State in Washington State.

Is a true equestrian and owns two black Tennessee Walker (gaited) horses.

His favorite films are One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Ben-Hur (1959), The Godfather (1972), Goldfinger (1964), Schindler's List (1993) and the collective works of Martin Brest.

Has an Aunt that is a cousin to Clarence Darrow, famed attorney that defended a teacher in Tennessee for violating state law by teaching the theory of evolution in a trial known as the "Scopes Monkey Trial".

Favorite Opera singer of all time, Luciano Pavarotti.

Born on the same day (February 12th) as Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, Franco Zeffirelli and Darren Aronofsky.

Tried to hitchhike to the Newport Jazz Festival when he was twelve years old. Unfortunately, it was a long ride home.

Has a dog named Ke'Lev Har-it means mountain dog in Hebrew.