Biography

Had problems with heroin during his high school years but recovered from his addiction by the time he graduated.

Trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and Qi Gong with Master Shi Yan Fan in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Classically trained at Juilliard.

Earned an Emmy nomination for his recurring role as a transsexual who commits suicide on an early episode of Urgences (1994).

Was a singer/dancer on Broadway in "Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music" in 1981. A few years later, he appeared in the original cast of "Dreamgirls," playing the agent role of Marty, which was later played in the 2006 movie adaptation by Danny Glover.