Trivia

Born in Austin, Texas

Holds two black-belts in two martial arts systems and an advanced rank in a third.

One of the youngest authors in history to ever release three titles in one year within three separate genres.

Started teaching martial arts from his own school by age fifteen in Rocky Mt. North Carolina.

Was first published in 1996 in the nonfiction genre of real estate investment. Crossed over into fiction in 2002.

First acting job was as a country dancer for a bank commercial.

Trains with Corinne Broskette at Venue Actors Studio in the famed Lee Strasberg Method Acting Technique.

Writes under the name "Rod L. Griffin".

Crossed over into playwriting in 2009 with the release of his original comedy, "Women Want Everything!" In which he wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in.

Credits Jerry Lewis as his greatest comedic influence. And Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as his favorite comedic team.