Trivia

Growing up, his family moved every single year into a new house.

Lost 35 lbs to play the role of Gary in Forty Shades of Blue (2005)

Shares a birthday with Jim Carrey, Kid Rock and James Earl Jones.

Was in the final running for the role of Elroy in Hustle & Flow. but the Role went to his friend Josey Scott.

Always uses Frayser as the name of the city in the stories he writes.

Always orders two of whatever he's drinking.

Is good friends with John Boyd West, Red West and Gary Grubbs.

Studied opera for 2 years with Ginger Hopkins.

First cousin of the Mayor of Frayser, James Richard Clayton Pierce.

Co-wrote Almost Made (2004) with fellow actor Stan Prachniak A film that stars his acting teacher Red West and was directed by his son John Boyd West

Designed the website for the rock band "Every Mothers Nightmare"

Is credited for designing the book cover for "The Divine Principal" written by Yana O.

A Class & Studio member of the Red West Actors Studio