Trivia

Played a year of football at Boston College as a walk-on until he became involved with acting.

His brother is a Captain in Naval Intelligence.

Before passing away in 1982, his father taught English and journalism at Suffolk University in Boston, while his mother taught English at his high school nearby. She now teaches at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Was a member of Boston College's legendary improv and sketch comedy troupe My Mother's Fleabag, alongside Amy Poehler.

Was denied admission to the Naval Academy after failing the color test, though he is only mildly color blind.

Started a painting company with a friend and used the money to backpack throughout Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Nepal and Europe.

Absolutely loves dogs and subscribes to Bark magazine.

Is a die-hard Boston sports fan.

Moved from Wisconsin to Natick, Massachusetts when he was 7.

Originated the role of Jack in Sideways the Play, written by Rex Pickett and adapted from his novel Sideways which spawned the hit movie by Alexander Payne. It opened on May 12, 2012 at The Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica and ran for 27 consecutive sold-out weeks. Plans are underway to remount it at La Jolla Playhouse and on Broadway in 2014.

Awarded Best Actor in NexTV Entertainment's 2013 Acting & Directing Talent Search.

Volunteers for the Special Olympics, Homeboy Industries and L.A. Animal Services.